Manal is a certified health coach and breastfeeding counselor. After having trained as a Whole Foods Chef at the Natural Gourmet Institute, Manal received extensive training on health and certification in nutrition from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She is also trained in birth coaching and the LaMaze technique. Manal is currently a volunteer with BirthKuwait and has previously occupied several teaching positions.

Manal obtained her Master’s degree in Education from Cardiff University and Postgraduate Diploma in Economics from SOAS University of London. She completed her undergraduate studies at Smith College in Massachusetts, U.S., graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and certification to teach grades 1-6.