Dubai-based social media personality Khalid Al Ameri is engaged to Tamil actress Sunaina Yella, with both sharing photos that confirmed the news — all while his divorce from Emirati influencer Salama Mohamed was becoming public knowledge.
Engagement Photos Surface on Social Media
On June 5, 2024, Sunaina shared a photo of two hands with a ring and added a lock emoji, strongly hinting at an engagement. She did not name her partner at the time, but the suspense was short-lived.
Both Sunaina and Khalid Al Ameri then posted engagement photos on their respective Facebook pages. Sunaina shared a picture of the couple holding hands, which Khalid liked. On June 26, Khalid posted a photo in which a diamond ring is clearly visible on Sunaina's finger, effectively confirming the relationship. Khalid, 40, subsequently shared further details of his engagement on Facebook, drawing congratulations from his large fanbase in Dubai and across the UAE.
Salama Mohamed Confirms February Divorce
On July 1, 2024, Salama Mohamed — Khalid's ex-wife — confirmed their split in a video interview with presenter NourAldin Alyousuf. She revealed that the two officially divorced on February 14, 2024, having filed for divorce the previous September.
Khalid and Salama were among the most well-known influencer couples in the Middle East. Both are Stanford University graduates who built a large following through humorous and heartfelt content about their family life. They have two sons and described the split as a mutual decision.
Who Is Sunaina Yella?
Sunaina began her acting career in Hyderabad and has since become a prominent name in the Tamil film industry. She made her acting debut in 2008 with the film Kadhalil Vizhunthen, starring alongside Nakul. Her most recent major project was the crime thriller Inspector Rishi, released on Amazon Prime in March 2024.
Khalid's Growing Ties to Chennai
Beyond the engagement, Khalid appears to have deepened his connection to South India. His Instagram shows him spending time in Chennai, attending events and meeting local celebrities. He attended the 2023 wedding of Chennai-based YouTuber Irfan and has publicly expressed his affection for the city and its people. He has also conducted interviews with prominent Indian celebrities, including legendary actor Mammootty.
No wedding date has been announced, though reports at the time suggested the couple was expected to marry later in 2024.
