House of Khalifa facts for kids
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| Country: | Bahrain | ||
| Parent House: | `Anizzah → Bani Utbah | ||
| Titles: | King of Bahrain | ||
| Founder: | Khalifa bin Mohammed | ||
| Current Head: | Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa | ||
| Founding Year: | 1766 | ||
The Al Khalifa family is the royal family that rules Bahrain, a country in the Middle East. This family follows Sunni Islam. They are part of the Anizah tribe, which moved from a region called Najd to Kuwait in the early 1700s. They are also connected to the Utub tribe.
The current leader of the Al Khalifa family is Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He became the ruler of Bahrain, known as the Emir, in 1999. In 2002, he changed his title to King of Bahrain.
Many important government jobs in Bahrain are held by members of the Al Khalifa royal family. For example, in 2010, about half of the government ministers were from this family. The country's Prime Minister, Khalifah bin Salman al-Khalifah, was also from the Al Khalifa family and was the uncle of the current King.
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Rulers of Bahrain from the Al Khalifa Family
This table shows the leaders of Bahrain from the Al Khalifa family over the years. They have held different titles, like "Hakim" (meaning ruler) or "Amir" (meaning prince or commander), and now "King."
| Name | Years as ruler | Title |
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| Ahmed bin Muhammad bin Khalifa | 1783–1796 | Hakim |
| Abdullah bin Ahmad Al-Khalifa, ruling jointly with Salman bin Ahmad Al-Khalifa Khalifah bin Sulman Al-Khalifa |
1796–1843 1796–1825 1825–1834 |
Hakim Hakim Hakim |
| Muhammad bin Khalifah Al-Khalifa | 1834–1842 1849–1868 1869-1869 |
Hakim |
| Ali bin Khalifah Al-Khalifa | 1868–1869 | Hakim |
| Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Khalifa | 1869-1869 | Hakim |
| Isa bin Ali Al-Khalifa | 1869–1932 | Hakim |
| Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa | 1932–1942 | Hakim |
| Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa | 1942–1961 | Hakim |
| Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa | 1961–1971 1971–1999 |
Hakim Amir |
| Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa | 1999–2002 2002 - |
Amir King |
Al Khalifa Family in Government Roles
Many members of the Al Khalifa family hold important positions in the government of Bahrain. Here are some of the key roles they have:
| Office | Name |
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| Prime Minister | Khalifa ibn Salman Al Khalifa (Uncle of King Hamad) |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Khalid ibn Ahmad Al Khalifah |
| Minister of Defence | Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa |
| Minister of Interior | Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa |
| Minister of Finance | Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa |
| Minister of Justice & Islamic Affairs | Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa |
| Minister of Culture | Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa |
| Minister of Transport (also Deputy Prime Minister) | Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa |
| Minister of the Royal Court | Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa |
| Supreme Commander of Armed Forces | Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (King) |
| Deputy Supreme Commander of Armed Forces | Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (Crown Prince) |
| Commander of the National Guard | Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa (brother of King Hamad) |
| Commander of the Royal Bahraini Air Force | Hamad bin Abdullah Al Khalifa |
| Director of the National Security Agency | Khalifa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa |
| Ambassador to London | Khalifa bin Ali bin Rashid Al Khalifa |
| Commander of the Royal Guard | Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (son of King Hamad) |
| Chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs | Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa |
| Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport | Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (son of King Hamad) |
| President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee | Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (son of King Hamad) |
Other Important Family Members
- Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa: He is the Crown Prince of Bahrain, which means he is next in line to become King. He also leads the Bahrain Defence Force.
- Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa: He was the prime minister of Bahrain for a very long time, until November 2020.
- Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa: He is a well-known artist from Bahrain and supports the arts.
- Mai Al Khalifa: She holds the position of culture minister in Bahrain.
See also
In Spanish: Al Jalifa para niños
