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Ali could have been any other construction worker in Dubai but what changed the dynamics of his story was his constructive mind and positive approach in life. He is now a professional videographer/ photographer who prefers only to converse in English. It's not the pride or showing off. Although he loves his mother tongue Urdu, speaking in English is his need as he has to interact with people of different cultures everyday in his profession.
"Observing people speak in English and reading books are the only two ways that have helped me improve my English. And that is why I mostly converse in English, to keep the practice on."
He changed his name from Bilawal Al Mohammed Nasier Saliemi to Ali over the anger that his name was perpetually pronounced wrong in this part of the world.
Ali came to the UAE in 2006 when he was just 18. In fact, he was sent to Dubai by his family as Ali wanted to study fine arts and literature while his family thought he should study science. The conflict led them to send him to Dubai as a construction worker.
Theory of happiness"I never aim for the stars as that would be overestimating. So I take short steps towards my small goals. I live life in short moments. Happiness for me is like that of a small child. Have no pretence but just be expressive. "Every day is better than yesterday. Why have we become like programmed robots who have forgotten how to appreciate or be grateful?" "I have always wanted to be a storyteller since my childhood. The only difference now is that earlier I used to do it with pen and paper but now I tell stories through my camera." |
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