Prime Minister of Bahrain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of Bahrain |
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| Residence | Al-Qudaibiya Palace (Head office) |
| Appointer | King 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 the main leader of the government in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The King of Bahrain chooses this person directly. The country's rules do not require the Prime Minister to be an elected member of the Council of Representatives.
Since Bahrain became an independent country, it has had only two Prime Ministers. The first was Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. He was the king's uncle. He passed away on November 11, 2020. The second and current Prime Minister is Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. He is also the Crown Prince.
Before becoming Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa held important roles. He was the Deputy King and the Crown Prince. 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.
Who Has Been Prime Minister?
| No. | Picture | Name (Born–Died) |
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Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa خليفة بن سلمان آل خليفة (1935–2020) |
January 10, 1970 | November 11, 2020 (Died while in office) |
50 years, 306 days |
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Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa سلمان بن حمد آل خليفة (born 1969) |
November 11, 2020 | Still in office | 4 years, 264 days |
More About Bahrain
- Politics of Bahrain
- Deputy Prime Minister of Bahrain
See also
In Spanish: Primer ministro de Baréin para niños
