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Emirati content creator Khalid Al Ameri is an avid storyteller.
Having cultivated an impressive online following for himself over the years, Khalid Al Ameri has shared many important messages with his audience.
Some of his most popular videos are about growing up in a multicultural household, his mother is from the UK and his father is Emirati, his son’s autism, sharing an insight into how the UAE handled the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delving behind the lens of the camera, here’s a few facts you may not know about this hugely popular content creator.
Khalid Al Ameri completed his MBA at Stanford University
After having graduated from high school at the American International School in Abu Dhabi, Khalid, later on went to complete his MBA at Stanford University in Business Administration. However, he discovered his passions lay elsewhere in storytelling. Doing a complete 180 from his MBA, Khalid moved into the journalism field and eventually landed a role as CNN’s Middle Eastern Correspondent.
He’s known for his selfless acts
From volunteering in schools around the world as part of Dubai Cares’ imitative to performing good deeds around the country. Khalid is known for spreading positivity and awareness through his selfless acts, including earlier last year when he took a video on YouTube explaining the concept of a Balikbayan box, where several household items are sent back home on behalf of residents of the Philippines. He also gave his housekeeper, Leila, a surprise with the box and a ticket to visit her family.
His goal through content creation is to bring people together
Khalid is always spreading love and awareness about serious issues through his content. By also running a Facebook group entitled ‘Khalid’s World Group’, participating members are encouraged to share their experiences and see how they can help each other accordingly.
Khalid Al Ameri has a Scottish mother
Having grown up in a multicultural household, Khalid is half Emirati, half Scottish. Having grown up in the UAE, he sees himself as “100 per cent Emirati”.
“My mother is British and I love her – however, I am 100 percent Emirati. It is all I have ever known; it’s the country I love and work for every day. So how different am I? I don’t think I’m that different at all.”
He reached new heights in his career
With a large demographic outside of the UAE, Khalid has garnered a massive following over the years. His comedic content, coupled with a social message is well appreciated. He recently crossed 4 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, which is a massive achievement for any content creator.
