In a significant diplomatic development, Saudi Arabia has permitted Saad Almadi, a 75-year-old Saudi-US citizen, to return to the United States after a high-profile meeting between Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and former US President Donald Trump at the White House. Almadi, a retired engineer, had been subjected to a travel ban following his arrest in 2021 for allegedly posting social media content critical of the Saudi government. Despite being released in 2023 and having charges dropped, he remained under a 30-year travel ban, unable to leave the kingdom for four years. His family expressed immense relief, stating, ‘Our family is overjoyed that, after four long years, our father, Saad Almadi, is finally on his way home to the United States!’ Almadi’s son, Ibrahim, credited the Trump administration’s ‘tireless efforts’ for securing his father’s return. The case has drawn international attention, particularly due to Almadi’s posts criticizing urban demolitions, poverty, and referencing the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The Crown Prince’s visit marked the first since Khashoggi’s 2018 killing, with Trump defending the Saudi leader and dismissing questions about the incident. This resolution highlights the complex interplay between diplomacy, human rights, and international relations.