Pronunciation: [ˈɛlbɐɹˌe͡ɪda͡ɪ] (IPA) 
The spelling of the name "ElBaradei" can be a bit tricky for non-native Arabic speakers. The first part of the name, "El", is pronounced as "el" with a short "e" sound. The second part, "Baradei", is spelled with a "b" and "d" but pronounced as "bara'ee" with a glottal stop in the middle. The stress in the name is on the second syllable, making it "bar-uh-DAY-ee". In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be /ɛl bærədɛi/.
Elbaradei refers to Mohamed ElBaradei, an Egyptian diplomat and international civil servant, particularly known for his work in nuclear non-proliferation and his role as the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from 1997 to 2009.
ElBaradei was born on June 17, 1942, in Cairo, Egypt. He studied law and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Cairo in 1962. ElBaradei pursued his postgraduate studies in international law at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland.
During his tenure as the Director-General of the IAEA, ElBaradei played a crucial role in ensuring that member states complied with their nuclear non-proliferation obligations. He received widespread recognition for his efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and for advocating the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. ElBaradei, along with the IAEA, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005 for their work towards preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.
Following his departure from the IAEA, ElBaradei became involved in Egyptian politics. He was a prominent figure during the Arab Spring uprising in 2011 and emerged as a leading advocate for democracy and human rights in Egypt.
