Consul General of UAE in Karachi Dr. Bakheet Ateeq Alremeithi has revealed that many Pakistanis are facing challenges related to visa processes for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which can be due to negative social media activities.

Alremeithi also stated that there have been recent complaints have emerged about the conduct of certain Pakistani social media influencers in the UAE, especially on platforms like TikTok. This behavior has led to dissatisfaction from the UAE government, resulting in stricter visa regulations that have raised concerns for Pakistani travelers.

In an interview with Geo News, he urged Pakistanis to focus on positive engagement and cultural representation, as negative social media posts can have wider implications.

He urged people to respect other countries’ regulations and culture as there is complaint of people bashing about these on social media.

Furthermore, Alremeithi also ensured that UAE government is actively monitoring social media, cautioning people to use it effectively as it could lead to serious consequences.

He stated that UAE has a history of supporting Pakistan during challenging times, reinforcing the bond between the two nations.

“Recently, there have been issues highlighted on social media regarding qualifications and recognition of degrees. Many Pakistani professionals in sectors like banking and healthcare have original degrees from Pakistan but face challenges with attestation,” encouraging people to come to the UAE consul for attestation.

“I urge focus on education and health sectors, as there are many chances for Pakistanis to excel,” he said.

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He urged people to respect other countries’ regulations and culture as there is complaint of people bashing about these on social media.