Mansour Mohamed Qasem Abdulla bin Daiyan Al Authali, widely known as "MANSOUR ABDULLA" is a highly experienced Emirati Sports Entrepreneur with a strong academic background and a successful track record in various roles within the sports industry.

Born in Al Jahili, Al Ain, UAE, Mansour's family instilled in him a deep appreciation for education and the drive to achieve his full potential. Growing up with exposed him to the world of communications, which would later become an integral part of his career.

Mansour holds a MSC’s in Leadership & Organizational Development from Abu Dhabi School of Management, a BS’s in Business Administration from Dubai Uni., an Executive Diploma in FIFA/CIES Sport Management from Paris Sorbonne Uni. AD, and he has completed the Intrapreneurship for Sports Industry Program from the renowned International Centre for Sports Studies.

Mansour has held significant roles that highlight his expertise in the sports industry. As an independent sports consultant at KPMG and Guide Point Global since 2021, as Vice-Chairman of the Statistics and Studies Committee (since 2021) the Marketing Committee (2009-2011) of the UAE FA and as a Technical Committee member of the UAE PL (2011-2018). On the sports business front, Mansour founded Forward Sports Consultation in 2018 and served as its CEO. He also worked as a Sports Advisor for Mubadara Group (2019-2023). Mansour's expertise extends internationally as well, having served as an Executive Committee Member of the IFFHS from 2004 to 2011. He has worked on several projects in collaboration with FIFA, AFC, National FAs, clubs, and sports agencies.

In addition to his involvement in the sports industry, Mansour works in the healthcare and community services sectors in the marketing and communication and since 2004, he has been actively involved in local and international journalism and TV channels.

Mansour has been dedicated to community service, volunteering in various capacities. His commitment to making a positive impact is evident through his involvement as a member of the Sorbonne University Alumni Council, the Kidney Patient Network, and the Childhood Obesity Control initiative in the Abu Dhabi government.

Mansour's diverse skills in sports advisory, strategy, data analysis, business development, and leadership, coupled with his passion for sports and community service, demonstrate his commitment to the sports community.