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Alaa Abd el-Fattah, once a symbol of Arab Spring idealism, now faces controversy in the UK after his release from Egyptian prison. His return ignited debate over old social media posts and the vetting process for his British citizenship. This episode highlights the complex challenges liberal democracies face when balancing humanitarian advocacy with national security.
Saudi Arabia is attempting one of the most ambitious environmental transformations ever undertaken in an arid country. Through the Saudi Green Initiative, the Kingdom is planting billions of trees, restoring degraded land, expanding protected areas and rebuilding water systems, grounding its climate goals in science, long-term planning and economic diversification as it prepares for a future beyond oil.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah has arrived in the UK after Egypt lifted a travel ban. His return follows years of detention and a presidential pardon. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's welcome has drawn criticism due to resurfaced social media posts attributed to Abd El-Fattah, which critics deem violent and antisemitic, prompting calls to review his citizenship.