Rajasthanis in Bahrain

Rajasthani Community In Bahrain

Key Figures & Prominent Community Leaders

From the Rajasthani Community in Bahrain

Mohammed Dadabhai

A renowned business tycoon in the Kingdom of Bahrain, he leads the prestigious Dadabhai Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in construction, real estate, hospitality, travel, and media.
Originally from Dungarpur, Rajasthan, his father Ahmed Ali Dadabhai migrated to Bahrain decades ago.
Dadabhai Construction is one of Bahrain’s oldest construction companies.
He has created employment for over 1,500 people and has made significant investments in India’s real estate sector.
He also served as a Member of Parliament (Shura Council) for five years and is the Founder of the Bahrain India Society.

Alok Gupta

  • Chief Executive Officer at Y K Almoayyed & Sons B.S.C. (c)
  • Ranked among the top 100 CEOs in the Middle East (Forbes Middle East, 2021)
  • Member – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
  • Chairperson – ICAI Bahrain Chapter (2009–2010)
  • Founder Member & Advisor – Rajasthanis in Bahrain (RIB)
  • Chairperson – Rajasthanis in Bahrain (2012–2022)

Bhagwan Asarpota

Managing Director of P. Haridas Sons Co. WLL, Bahrain’s leading FMCG distribution company.
His family migrated from Jaisalmer in 1940.
Advisor to Rajasthanis in Bahrain (RIB).
The HRH Crown Prince & Prime Minister visits his residence every year during Diwali.

Kishor Kewalram

Chairman of Kewalram & Sons, established around 1922 in Bahrain.
The company operates across electronics, home appliances, textiles, watches, jewellery, and security systems.
Originally from Jaisalmer.
Advisor to RIB and active member of Bahrain India Society.
HRH Crown Prince & Prime Minister visits his residence annually on Diwali.

Prashant Kawlani

Managing Director of Kavalani & Sons W.L.L., a major supplier of industrial, construction, marine, HVAC, plumbing, safety, and electrical equipment.
The group employs over 400 people.

Quraish Dadabhai

Originally from Dungarpur, Rajasthan, he is a leading entrepreneur in Bahrain’s hospitality sector.

Bimal Sharma

Director of Chemco Plastics, originally from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
The company employs more than 200 people.

Bharat Vageria

Managing Director of Time Technoplast, a multinational group with operations in several countries. He hails from Banswara, Rajasthan.

K. K. Mathur

  • CEO & Executive Director of - Ahmed Mohammed Amin Alkhaja & Sons Group,
  • Chairman- Mathur Associates W.L.L.,
  • Bahrain India Society – Board member
  • Fellow Institution of Engineers (India) Bahrain Chapter Member-International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA),
  • Member-The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
  • Member- American Welding Society, New York & Qualified Welding Inspector,
  • National General Certificate on Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH), Leicester (U.K) in the year 2000,
  • Honorary Vice-Chairman-Indian School Bahrain (2002-2005),
  • President of Lions Club (2005-2006) Manama, Bahrain,
  • President Kayastha Sabha (2003-2004 & 2008-2009)
  • Founder Member and Advisor of Rajasthanis in Bahrain (RIB),
  • Global Business Award 2018
  • Glory of India Award
  • Business man of the year 2012
  • Member-Bahrain India Society Awarded as the President s Scout by the President of India in 1972,
  • "Man of the Year 2001" by the American Biographical Institute Board of International Research
  • Hind Ratan Award (New Delhi India 2009), Glory of India

R. K. Damani

Originally from Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Major player in the aluminium and kitchen solutions sector in Bahrain.
Employs more than 300 people.
Former Chairman of Bahrain India Society.

Abbas Dadabhai

From Dungarpur, Rajasthan.
Owner of multiple hotels and businesses in Bahrain.
Known for supporting Rajasthani families in need.

Fattaram Chandeliya

Native of Sikar, Rajasthan.
Runs a successful transport business employing more than 200 people.

Ramesh Patidar

From Dungarpur, Rajasthan.
Leading entrepreneur in the construction sector.
Chairman of Rajasthanis in Bahrain (RIB).
Board Member of ASEAN–Bahrain Council.

Aanand Surana

Country Head of Ultratech Cement Bahrain, supplying nearly 25% of Bahrain’s cement requirements.

Anil Nawani

Country Head of MegaMart Group with over 22 outlets in Bahrain.
Employs more than 800 people.
Originally from Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Ravi Mehta

From Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Owner of AM Consulting supporting investment facilitation between Rajasthan and Bahrain.

Sushil Mujimal

Chairman of VM Brothers, originally from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Sandeep Mehta

Finance Director at Bahrain District Cooling Company (Tabreed Bahrain).
Founder Member & Advisor of Rajasthanis in Bahrain (RIB).

Dheeraj Ratnani

Vice President & Country Head of Apparel Group.
Originally from Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Ajay Jain

Chartered Accountant.
CFO of Almoayyed International Group.

Manish Agarwal

Chartered Accountant.
Group CFO, Gulf Corporation For Technology.

Sandeep Gupta

Chartered Accountant.
Managing Director, Strategic Horizon Consulting WLL.

Anand Joshi

Owner, Oman Flowers.

Pradip Gupta

Chartered Accountant.
Director of Finance and Investments at Meritas Management WLL.

Ashwani Siotia

Chartered Accountant.
Partner at Ernst & Young.

Arvind Sharma

Chartered Accountant.
Director at KPMG.

Arun Mandana

Chartered Accountant.
Chief Executive Officer at Viacloud.

Ravindra Dadhich

MBA.
Chief Investment Officer at Investment & Trading (Gulf) Enterprises BSC (c).

Pankaj Jain

Chartered Accountant.
Chief Financial Officer at Gulf One Capital BSC (c).

Akshay Khandelwal

Chartered Accountant.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nuetel Communications, Bahrain.

Sushil Jain

Chartered Accountant.
Managing Director – Greenfield Consultants.
Executive Director & CFO – Inovest Bahrain.

Abhishek Gupta

Chartered Accountant.
Director at Ark Advisory.

Vivek Gupta

Chartered Accountant.
CFO – Mena Industrial Bank.
Past President of BCICAI (2024–2025).

Vinit Maroo

Chartered Accountant.
President of BCICAI (2025–2026).
Head – Credit Risk Management, Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company.

Vinod Rathi

Chartered Accountant.
Vice President of BCICAI (2025–2026).
Head of Operations at Narmo Capital.

Vivek Trivedi

Chartered Accountant.
Head of Tax & Regulatory Reporting at KFH B.S.C.(c).

Dr Ayush Nuwal

Defense Technology Advisor, Bahrain Defence Force (BDF).

Gurpreet Singh Sarna

Country Head, Asian Paints Berger Bahrain.

Ramesh Waghwani

Managing Director, Citymart.

Nilesh Bhatia

Finance Manager, Food Innovation Company W.L.L.

Manoj Bhatia

Chairman & Managing Director, United Commercial Agencies WLL.

Mahesh Bhatia

Chairman, Thattai Hindu Merchant Community (THMC).
Prominent figure in the Indian business community.

Mahendra Bhatia

Owner, Evergrow International Co.

Batool Dadabhai

Member of the Board of Directors, Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Nevin P. Megchiani

General Manager / Director – Mohammed Jalal & Sons WLL.
Engineering & Technology Division.

Sanjay Pachisia

Chief Executive Officer at Gulf Haulage Heavy Lift.

Sandip Sarda

Chartered Accountant.
CFO, ASMO – DHL & Saudi Aramco Joint Venture.

Vineet Munot

Chartered Accountant.
Group Head of Transaction Banking – National Bank of Bahrain.

Vikas Gupta

Chartered Accountant.
Head of Internal Audit at American Express.

Nilesh Ladha

Founder, RNP Trading WLL & RNP International Trading FZ LLC.

Arvind Benani

Chartered Accountant.
Country Managing Director, Protiviti.

Anuj Somani

Country Manager, Mondelez International.

Mahavir Kothari

Chartered Accountant.
CFO, Bapco Energies.

Ramavatar Devasi

Director, RNP Trading WLL & RNP International Trading FZ LLC.