About Us
Who Are We
AlManakh (the Arabic word for climate) is a youth-led non-profit organization that aims to raise awareness regarding climate change impacts and sustainability in Kuwait. We do this through research, education, and community engagement.
Why Kuwait?
Kuwait is and will be one of the most impacted countries by climate change, and these impacts are already heavily felt by the population. As Kuwait is one of the hottest countries globally, with temperatures exceeding 52℃ during the summer months.
Other impacts such as the rise of sea levels, increased storming events, and resource depletion all have dire impacts on the socioeconomic and environmental status of the country. This negatively affects the country’s systems and impacts the health and habitability of urban spaces.
Our Mission
We strongly believe that positive change is possible through sustainable development and practices, and we aim to advocate for this so that a sustainable future is built, for everyone.
Meet the Team
Mariam AlSaad - Founder & Director
Tamara Kanaan - Environmental and Public Health Specialist
Rawan Sadeq - Animal Biologist and Marine Scientist
AlManakh is founded and operated by Mariam AlSaad, a LEED-certified civil and structural engineer. Mariam has a Masters of Science in Sustainable Cities from the University of Leeds. Mariam also has experience working in government, research, and the non-profit industry.
Rawan Sadeq - Animal Biologist and Marine Scientist
Tamara Kanaan - Environmental and Public Health Specialist
Rawan Sadeq - Animal Biologist and Marine Scientist
Rawan joined the AlManakh Team in 2023 through our Youth Climate Education and Internship Program. She has a Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology and a minor in Marine Science.
Tamara Kanaan - Environmental and Public Health Specialist
Tamara Kanaan - Environmental and Public Health Specialist
Tamara Kanaan - Environmental and Public Health Specialist
Tamara joined the AlManakh Team in 2023 through our Youth Climate Education and Internship Program. She has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health with a minor in Public Health.
Sundus Ghazi - Team Member
Tamara Kanaan - Environmental and Public Health Specialist
Tamara Kanaan - Environmental and Public Health Specialist
Sundus joined the AlManakh Team in 2021. She has a Bachelors of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering.
Our Volunteers
Batoul Khuraibet
Batoul Khuraibet
Batoul Khuraibet
Batoul is an environmental scientist, and Masters Graduate from Queen Mary University of London. She has worked in past with KU for her Bachelor’s thesis to examine water & sediment quality in Kuwait Bay. Since graduation, she ventured into the startup scene and has won numerous awards and recognition for her SME, including Boubyan Bank &
Batoul is an environmental scientist, and Masters Graduate from Queen Mary University of London. She has worked in past with KU for her Bachelor’s thesis to examine water & sediment quality in Kuwait Bay. Since graduation, she ventured into the startup scene and has won numerous awards and recognition for her SME, including Boubyan Bank & Zain. She has a strong interest in marine biology and is keen on finding ways to tackling human induced environmental stressors and believes, like the majority of scientists, climate change is the main issue facing humanity in the 21st century
Neama Yousef
Batoul Khuraibet
Batoul Khuraibet
Neama has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Technology Management from Kuwait University. She an interest in the environmental field and wants to make a positive impact, using her skills and abilities to serve the community and help to create a better sustainable society.
Ali Ali
Batoul Khuraibet
Fahad Aal Ali
Ali has a Bachelors in English and a Masters in Public Health. He is currently working at the Ministry of Health in Kuwait and has experience with implementing policies related to health ventures.
Fahad Aal Ali
Batoul Khuraibet
Fahad Aal Ali
Fahad has a BSc Pharmacy (Hons) from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is passionate about environmental health, health equity, and clinical research.