King of Bahrain 

June 8, 2011 | Posted by Owner | Filed under Bahrain, State Leaders 

Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifah 

Date of Birth: 28 January 1949
Birth Place: Riffa, Bahrain
Royal House: Al-Khalifa
Arrival in Power: 6 March 1999
Religion: Sunni Muslim 
Profession: Noble

Biography

Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa was born in Riffa, Bahrain in 1948. He is the son of the former Emir Isa ibn Salman Al Khalifah. His education includes stays at military colleges in the United Kingdom and the United States. He succeeded his father in 1999, he implemented some major reforms including giving women the right to vote, releasing political prisoners and having elections for parliament. He is also opposed to the United States' invasion of Iraq.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamad_ibn_Isa_Al_Khalifa