Alaa Abd El-Fattah (Egyptian, British Software Developer) Age, Biog.

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Profession	Software Developer, Blogger, Political Activist
Nationality	Egyptian, British
Date of Birth	18/11/1981
Age	44 years
Birthplace	Cairo, Egypt

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Full Name	Alaa Ahmed Seif al Islam Abd El-Fattah
Nickname	Alaa
Known For	Leading role in the 2011 Egyptian Revolution Decade-long imprisonment

Marital Status	Divorced (July 2019)

Father	Ahmed Seif El-Islam Hamad (deceased, Human Rights Attorney)
Mother	Laila Soueif (Mathematics Professor)
Siblings	2 sisters (Mona Seif, Sanaa Seif)
Spouse	Manal Bahey Al-Din Hassan (Blogger, Activist)
Children	Son: Khaled

Career Overview	Abd El-Fattah has been a significant figure in activism since 2015, leveraging technology for social change. He was instrumental during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011, participating in nearly all protests. His role in founding influential blogs, alongside his wife, marked a notable contribution to Egyptian digital activism. Throughout the years, he faced multiple arrests and imprisonment, highlighting issues regarding human rights and political expression in Egypt.

Career Overview

Abd El-Fattah has been a significant figure in activism since 2015, leveraging technology for social change.
He was instrumental during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011, participating in nearly all protests.
His role in founding influential blogs, alongside his wife, marked a notable contribution to Egyptian digital activism.
Throughout the years, he faced multiple arrests and imprisonment, highlighting issues regarding human rights and political expression in Egypt.

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/freedomforalaa/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/alaaosh/
YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/user/alaaosh
Twitter	https://x.com/alaa

1. Grew up in a family of prominent Egyptian activists, influencing his path in political activism.
2. Co-founded Manalaa and Omraneya, early Egyptian blog aggregators that won awards for their contribution to digital media.
3. Participated in significant protests, including the Tahrir Square demonstrations during the Egyptian Revolution.
4. His activism has drawn international attention, garnering support from global figures and organizations.