Nebal Snan

Kuwait

Journalist, editor @kuwaittimesnews | Formerly @chronicleherald, the middle powers newsletter | Data MJ grad @kingsjournalism | 🇵🇸🇱🇧🇨🇦

Articles

What’s next for Kuwait’s missing persons file after UNAMI ends? - Nebal Snan

2 weeks ago | kuwaittimes.com | Nebal Snan

KUWAIT: As the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) enters its final phase—set to expire on December 31, 2025—the long-standing humanitarian file concerning missing Kuwaiti persons and stolen property remains unfinished. In response, both Kuwait and Iraq have voiced diverging visions for the way forward.
Have your say: Kuwait invites feedback on new postal rules - Nebal Snan

2 weeks ago | kuwaittimes.com | Nebal Snan

KUWAIT: The way mail and parcels are handled in Kuwait is about to get a regulatory makeover. A new draft ministerial decision would require all postal service providers to be licensed, introducing stricter standards for operations, transparency, and accountability. The draft law, recently published by Kuwait’s Ministry of Communications, aims to bring the country’s postal services in line with international standards while addressing concerns over service quality and consumer protection.
Families in Kuwait disheartened by off-campus graduation ban - Nebal Snan

1 month ago | kuwaittimes.com | Nebal Snan

KUWAIT: Sara had a lot to look forward to in the final stretch of her senior year. Soon, she would walk the stage she had dreamed of since first grade, with her family and friends cheering for her. For many students like Sara, preparing for graduation goes beyond studying for those crucial finals — it’s also about the celebration afterwards. The excitement of choosing an outfit and planning how to mark the occasion is just as important as the academic achievement.
New decree sets rules for DNA and biometric testing in citizenship cases - Nebal Snan

2 months ago | kuwaittimes.com | Nebal Snan

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s ministry of interior issued ministerial decree no. 678/2025 outlining how modern scientific methods — including DNA and biometric testing — may be used to determine whether an individual qualifies for Kuwaiti citizenship or is subject to revocation of it. Published in the official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm, the decree defines key terms, identifies who may be subject to testing and establishes procedures and legal safeguards for using biological samples in citizenship-related cases.
Study: Enforcement gaps leave disabled women unsupported - Nebal Snan

2 months ago | kuwaittimes.com | Nebal Snan

KUWAIT: A recent study has highlighted significant gaps in the implementation of laws designed to protect women with disabilities in Kuwait. While the country has established a strong legal framework aimed at ensuring equal rights for individuals with disabilities, the study found that inconsistent enforcement leaves many women without adequate support.
Kuwait's tailors face shifting trends - Nebal Snan

Mar 27, 2025 | kuwaittimes.com | Nebal Snan

Inside a small tailor shop in a residential area, dozens of bags filled with dresses and abayas sit in a messy heap near the counter, waiting to be claimed. A single sewing machine hums in the corner, where a tailor leans forward, guiding a piece of cloth beneath the needle. Nearby, an assistant cuts fabric on a wooden table. The space is cramped — barely enough room to move. A customer stands by, watching as Mohammed, the shop’s chief tailor, rummages through the bags in search of her order.
Heritage in motion: Ancient art blends Kuwaiti, African cultures - Nebal Snan

Oct 31, 2024 | kuwaittimes.com | Nebal Snan

The sounds of music and singing filled Yarmouk Cultural Centre - rhythmic drums and a melancholic flute took the audience to a part of Kuwait’s cultural heritage that’s more than 100 years old. Performing in front of tens of people on Wednesday evening, Kuwaiti Saleh Al-Marjan band brought to life the traditional Kuwaiti arts of the liwa and tanboura.
By the numbers: One year of Zionist entity’s genocide in Gaza - Nebal Snan

Oct 6, 2024 | kuwaittimes.com | Nebal Snan

Over the past year, the Zionist bombing and invasion of Gaza have exacted a terrible price on Gaza and its people. For months, the Zionist entity has terrorized Gazans, destroying their homes and killing their loved ones. About 1.9 million people, 90 percent of Gaza’s population, are estimated to have been internally displaced, half of them children. Zionist restrictions on aid have left Gazans without access to food, fuel and medicine.
Fun make-ahead lunchbox ideas - Nebal Snan

Sep 26, 2024 | kuwaittimes.com | Nebal Snan

Schools are back in full swing, and so is the ever-challenging task of packing lunchboxes for kids to take to school. Between balancing nutrition and flavor and making the meals look visually appealing, packing your kids’ lunch can easily become overwhelming. Each day brings its own challenges: catering to your kids’ whims, especially if they’re picky eaters, accommodating dietary restrictions, and trying to keep the food interesting enough for them to actually eat it.
Kuwait Times makes the news - Nebal Snan

Sep 23, 2024 | kuwaittimes.com | Nebal Snan

For over 63 years, Kuwait Times has been the world’s window into Kuwait — through its happiest and darkest days. Being the oldest, all-inclusive English-language record of Kuwait’s history has positioned Kuwait Times, since its establishment, as a source of local updates and commentary for international news organizations.