Alaa Abd El-Fattah Age, Wiki and Bio

Alaa Abd El-Fattah

Quick Info

ProfessionSoftware Developer, Blogger, Political Activist
NationalityEgyptian, British
Date of Birth18/11/1981
Age44 years
BirthplaceCairo, Egypt

Bio/Wiki

Full NameAlaa Ahmed Seif al Islam Abd El-Fattah
NicknameAlaa
Known For
  • Leading role in the 2011 Egyptian Revolution
  • Decade-long imprisonment

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorLight Brown

Personal Life

HometownCairo, Egypt
Zodiac signScorpio
ReligionIslam
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced (July 2019)

Family

FatherAhmed Seif El-Islam Hamad (deceased, Human Rights Attorney)
MotherLaila Soueif (Mathematics Professor)
Siblings2 sisters (Mona Seif, Sanaa Seif)
SpouseManal Bahey Al-Din Hassan (Blogger, Activist)
ChildrenSon: Khaled

Career

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.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/freedomforalaa/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alaaosh/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/alaaosh
Twitterhttps://x.com/alaa

Some Lesser Known Facts

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