Manama, Bahrain: Under the high patronage of H.E. Ahmed Bin Salman Al-Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Kingdom of Bahrain, Mr. Mohammad Mansoor, Founder and Chairman of Saara Group, was honored as one of the esteemed winners of The Times of Bahrain TOB Icon Award 2024. This prestigious award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the business world and his relentless pursuit of excellence.

During the award presentation, H.E. Ahmed Bin Salman Al-Musallam congratulated the awardees for their significant contributions to their respective sectors. He aacknowledged their critical role in the growth of Bahrain's economy and society.

Mohammad Mansoor, a distinguished businessman and sports enthusiast, has elevated Saara Group to new heights with his exceptional business acumen and innovation. In addition to his business achievements, Mohammad Mansoor chairs the Bahrain Cricket Federation and Life N Style Magazine. His leadership extends to international forums as a Director of The Council in the World Youth Group, affiliated with the United Nations.

Mohammad Mansoor has also served as the Vice President of the KHK Heroes Foundation and a Board Member of the Bahrain India Society. His multifaceted work reflects his commitment to growth, development, and intercultural partnerships.

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New Delhi (PTI): A blanket of fog covered parts of Delhi for the second consecutive day on Thursday with the air quality index remaining in the 'severe' category, an official said.

The city recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the season so far at 16.1 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal, according to the weather department.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi's Air Quality Index at 9 am was 428, which falls in the 'severe' category.

"Of 39 monitoring stations in Delhi, 32 recorded air quality in the 'severe' category, with readings above 400. These stations include Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, IGI Airport, ITO, Mandir Marg, North Campus, Patparganj, Punjabi Bagh, and Pusa among others," an official said.

The air quality in Delhi on Wednesday was reported as the worst in the country, plunging into the 'severe' category for the first time this season.

The city's 24-hour AQI, recorded at 4 pm every day, stood at 418 on Wednesday, up from 334 the previous day.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", 401 and 450 "severe" and above 450 "severe plus".

A thick veil of fog blanketed the city on Wednesday morning, reducing visibility to zero and affecting flight operations. The situation improved slightly on Thursday as the visibility at the Delhi Airport at 8.30 am was 400 metres.

The weather department said the maximum temperature is expected to settle at around 29 degrees Celsius.