Chandigarh: Renowned author Dr. Sazina Khan was awarded with the Iconic Best Seller Author Award at the Midday India Influencer Awards 2024, held in Mumbai earlier this week.
In a heartfelt response to this significant recognition, Sazina Khan shared, “I am incredibly honored to receive this award. It is a profound encouragement for me to continue my writing journey. This recognition fuels my passion to create more stories that resonate with readers and inspire them.”
Dr. Sazina Khan, a proud daughter of Chandigarh and a celebrated poetess, currently resides in Dubai, where she serves as a passionate advocate for international literature. Recently, she unveiled her latest collection of poems, Wounds and Wonders. Her previous works, including the internationally acclaimed collections The Chamber of Expressions, From Shadows to Souls, and Echoes of the Heart, have touched the hearts of readers around the globe, earning her over 50 prestigious awards such as International Literary Icon, Best Author, and Most Inspiring Author of the Year, along with the distinguished status of Amazon bestseller.
Dr. Khan boasts an impressive academic portfolio, including a doctorate and four master’s degrees, among them a TESOL from Trinity College, complemented by certifications from UNESCO. A luminary in the literary community, she is renowned not only for her writing but also for her roles as a keynote speaker, toastmaster, and mentor to budding poets, as well as an esteemed life coach. Her love for language shines through in her works, which reflect a profound awareness of global issues and the vibrant pulse of contemporary life.
Now residing in Dubai, Dr. Khan contributes to the esteemed BEAM group as the Head of Department and serves as a board member of the ARV inspection team. She also holds the position of Vice President at the Leaders Toastmaster Club and chairs the ASCS Literacy Committee, dedicating her time to mentoring emerging poets and research students. Her diverse writing encapsulates her keen observations of our rapidly evolving world.
As a philanthropist, she is a founding member of the Healing Himalayas Foundation, an NGO celebrated for its impactful cleaning initiatives across the Himalayan region, alongside her active engagement in various volunteer efforts across the UAE.
Additionally, Dr. Khan is the visionary founder of the UAE Book Forum, a platform dedicated to recognizing authors for their contributions to the literary landscape of the United Arab Emirates and fostering a culture of reading throughout the Middle East.
Sazina Khan’s journey continues to inspire, illuminating the power of words and the profound connections they forge across cultures.