Mansour was created by Rashed Al Harmoodi and was initially produced by Fanar Productions during its first season.[2] The concept for the show was pitched at the Abu Dhabi Festival on June 26, 2012, and its positive reception led Al Harmoodi to continue with the project. Negotiations for its release soon followed throughout the latter half of 2012, eventually ending with its primary investor Mubadala Development Company signing agreements with Abu Dhabi Media and Dubai Media Incorporated in December.[3]