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Prime Minister of Bahrain
Coat of arms of Bahrain.svg
Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.jpg
Incumbent
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

since 11 November 2020
Residence Al-Qudaibiya Palace (Head office)
Appointer Monarch of Bahrain
Formation 19 January 1970
First holder Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa
Deputy Deputy Prime Minister of Bahrain
Salary BD 7,500 per month


The Prime Minister of Bahrain is a very important leader in the country. They are the head of government, which means they lead the daily running of the country. The King of Bahrain chooses the Prime Minister directly. The person chosen does not have to be an elected member of the Council of Representatives, which is like Bahrain's parliament.

Since Bahrain became an independent country, it has had only two Prime Ministers. The first was Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, who was the King's uncle. The second and current Prime Minister is Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is also the crown prince. Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa passed away on November 11, 2020.

Before becoming Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held several important roles. He was the deputy king and the crown prince, meaning he was next in line to the throne. He also served as the First Deputy Prime Minister from March 2013 until November 2020.

The current Deputy Prime Minister is Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa.

Leaders of Bahrain's Government (1970–Present)

No. Picture Name
(Born–Died)
Time in Office
Started Ended How long they served
1
Khalifa ibn Salman Al Khalifa (cropped)
Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa
Sheikh
Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa
خليفة بن سلمان آل خليفة
(1935–2020)
10 January 1970 11 November 2020
(Died while in office)
50 years, 306 days
2
Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (cropped)
Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
Prince
Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
سلمان بن حمد آل خليفة
(born 1969)
11 November 2020 Still in office 4 years, 228 days

See Also

  • Politics of Bahrain
  • Deputy Prime Minister of Bahrain
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