Hakim_of_Bahrain

King of Bahrain

King of Bahrain

Monarch and head of state of the Kingdom of Bahrain

The King of the Kingdom of Bahrain (Arabic: ملك مملكة البحرين Malik Mamlakat al-Baḥrayn) is the monarch and head of state of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The House of Khalifa has been the ruling family since 1783. Between 1783 and 1971, the Bahraini monarch held the title of hakim, and, from 1971 until 2002, the title of emir. On 14 February 2002, the emir of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, declared Bahrain a kingdom and proclaimed himself the first king.[1] The king enjoys wide ranging powers, which include appointing the prime minister and the cabinet, holding supreme command over the Defence Force, chairing the Higher Judicial Council, appointing the parliament's upper house and dissolving its elected lower house.[2] : . 15 

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Hakims of Bahrain (1783–1971)

Further information: History of Bahrain (1783–1971)

The Arabic title of the Hakim, as transliterated, was Hakim al-Bahrayn (English: Caretaker/Ruler of Bahrain). The Hakim also held the honorific title of sheikh.

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Emirs of Bahrain (1971–2002)

Further information: State of Bahrain

The Arabic title of the Emir, as transliterated, was Amir dawlat al-Bahrayn (English: Chief of the State of Bahrain). The Emir also held the honorific title of sheikh.

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King of Bahrain (2002–present)

The Arabic title of the King, as transliterated, is Malik al-Bahrayn (English: King of Bahrain). The King also holds the honorific title of sheikh.

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References

  1. [1]
    "Bahrain becomes kingdom with voter democracy". The Globe and Mail. 15 February 2002. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  2. [2]
    "(Report). Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry. 23 November 2011" (PDF). BICI. 23 November 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  3. [3]
    Jehl, Douglas (7 March 1999). "Sheik Isa, 65, Emir of Bahrain Who Built Non-Oil Economy". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
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