Mohammed Mansoor

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Mohammed Mansoor
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Born
Mohammed Mansoor

(1967-03-29) March 29, 1967 (age 58)
Hejamadi, Karnataka, India
Occupations Businessman, sports administrator
Known forChairman of the Advisory Board of the Bahrain Cricket Federation, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SAARA Group
Height5 ft 8 in (1.77 m)

Mohammed Mansoor (born March 29, 1967) is a Bahraini businessman and sports administrator. He is the chairman of the advisory board of the Bahrain Cricket Federation and the founder and chief executive officer of SAARA Group [1] , a diversified enterprise with operations across multiple sectors including technology, energy, media, sports infrastructure, and social initiatives. [2]

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He is also appointed as the director of the World Youth Group [3] , an international consortium of elected young leaders, parliamentarians, and diplomats focused on youth development and the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. [4] [5]

Sports administration

Bahrain Cricket Federation

Mohammed Mansoor serves as the chairman of the advisory board of Bahrain Cricket Federation, where he has been involved in governance, development programs, and the expansion of cricket infrastructure and participation in Bahrain. His role includes supporting grassroots development, international engagement, and organizational growth of the sport within the country. [6]

In October 2018, his company sponsored a top senior division team of Cricket Bahrain Association (CBA). Young Boys, one of the oldest cricket teams of Bahrain, was relaunched as Exelon Young Boys by Mohammed Mansoor. Mansoor also established Bahrain women's national cricket team, with the team securing five world records and earning global acclaim. [7]

Bahrain Premier League

In 2018, Mansoor launched a franchise based Twenty20 cricket for the first time in Bahrain. Six teams were featured in the first edition of the event. [8] The teams were SRam MRam Falcons, Kalaam Knight-Riders, Intex Lions, Bahrain Super Giants, Four Square Challengers and Awan Warriors. [9] [10]

The initiative launched on 6 December 2017, aimed to bring cricket to the mainstream with live broadcasts on Bahrain National Television, digital campaigns, and with Coca-Cola as title sponsor. [11] In 2018, Bahrain Premier League (BPL) was hosted with six franchise squads comprising on 13 member-squads each. The tournament was hosted from 26 January 2018 to 9 March 2018 at the Isa Town Cricket ground, Bahrain. [12]

Later, Mansoor introduced an 8-team women's league, leading Bahrain's women's team to six world records and winning the ICC Women's Initiative of the Year Award. [13] [14] Bahrain secured 25th in ICC T20 rankings, [15] and secured government support to construct a world-class stadium under the patronage of Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, alongside a temporary ground, setting the stage for future success. Inviting Jay Shah, Bahrain hosted the first Board Meeting of Asian Cricket Council in Bahrain. [16]

Business & Investments

Mansoor is the Founder and CEO of SAARA Group, a Bahrain-based conglomerate with a portfolio spanning, Information Technology, Energy and Oil & Gas, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Media, Sports Infrastructure [17] , Seed Capital and Strategic Investments [18] , and Social and Community Initiatives. [19]

He leads Exelon, a strategic initiative under SAARA Group focused on developing and managing high-level strategic relationships. Exelon supports collaboration with major regional and global industrial entities, including SABIC and Saudi Aramco, [20] while also overseeing key investment portfolios within the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Recognition

Mohammed Mansoor has been recognized for his contribution to the sports ecosystem in Bahrain and for initiating digitized business operations in the Kingdom of Bahrain. [21] In 2024, he has been awarded the Times of Bahrain TOB Icon Award 2024. [22]

YearAwardCategoryStatus
2019Hind Ratan [23] 38th International Congress of NRIsAwarded
2022KCA Award [24] Kerala Catholics AssociationAwarded
2023Gulf Karnataka Ratna Award [25] The Gulf KarnatakotsavaAwarded
2024The Times of Bahrain [26] The TOB Icon Award 2024Awarded

References

  1. ↑ Month, Bahrain This. "Mohammad Mansoor Leads Bahrain's Cricket Rise". www.bahrainthismonth.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  2. ↑ lifenstyle (November 7, 2023). "Achieving the Impossible - A year in retrospect with Mr Mohammad Mansoor". Life n Style. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  3. ↑ www.ETHRWorld.com. "The World Youth Group Appoints Bahrain-based Mohammed Mansoor as the Director of their Council". ETHRWorld.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  4. ↑ PR, ANI (September 20, 2021). "The World Youth Group appoints Bahrain-based Mohammed Mansoor as the Director of their Council". ThePrint. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  5. ↑ Release, ANI Press. "The World Youth Group appoints Bahrain-based Mohammed Mansoor as the Director of their Council". Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Cricket: Asian Cricket Council plan to develop cricket in Bahrain". www.gdnonline.com. December 5, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Other Sports: Exelon takes over Bahrain's oldest cricket team". www.gdnonline.com. December 5, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  8. ↑ "BPL 2018 final on Friday | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. March 13, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Bahrain Premier League to kick off with road show | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. January 19, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  10. ↑ "BPL: Team launch, trophy unveiled | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. January 21, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  11. ↑ "KHK Sports set to launch Bahrain Premier League for T20 Cricket | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. December 6, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  12. ↑ "BPL: KHK Sports, Exelon conducts team launch | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. January 15, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Bahrain's women's ICC cricket T20 team ready to fly to Malaysia | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. August 23, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Cricket: Women's team arrive in Doha for T20I series". www.gdnonline.com. December 5, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  15. ↑ PTI (February 3, 2023). "BCCI secretary Jay Shah in Bahrain for ACC meet, to decide on Pakistan's Asia Cup hosting rights". Sportstar. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Jay Shah elevates global sports collaboration during Bahrain visit | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. December 27, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Cricket: BPL's success spurs Mansoor to build indoor sports complex". www.gdnonline.com. December 5, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  18. ↑ "'Garuda City' plan unveiled in Bahrain | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. November 6, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Bahrain News: Efforts of KHK Heroes and IOC Community in helping migrant workers praised". www.gdnonline.com. December 5, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  20. ↑ Valiyaveettil, Shakeeb (December 8, 2022). "Everything with Sportsman Spirit". madhyamamonline.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  21. ↑ Bharathi, Vartha. "NRI Mohammad Mansoor honoured with TOB Icon Award 2024 for business excellence in Bahrain". english.varthabharati.in. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  22. ↑ Bharathi, Vartha. "NRI Mohammad Mansoor honoured with TOB Icon Award 2024 for business excellence in Bahrain". english.varthabharati.in. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Mohammed Mansoor receiving award at 38th International Congress of NRI's". ANI News. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  24. ↑ Bharathi, Vartha. "Entrepreneur Mohammad Mansoor honoured for contribution to sports & international relations". english.varthabharati.in. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  25. ↑ Bharathi, Vartha. "Gulf Karnatakotsava: Ktaka's 21 Influential Business Icons honored with 'Gulf Karnataka Ratna Awards". english.varthabharati.in. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  26. ↑ Shifa (July 8, 2024). "NRI Mohammad Mansoor Receives TOB Icon Award 2024 for Business Excellence in Bahrain". The Hindustan Gazette. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
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