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Executive branch Bahrain, in 35 editions.
The entry for Bahrain published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 24 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 24
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Elections” (1990 to 1993) and “Leaders” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
Published as “Executive branch”
- amir,
- crown prince and heir apparent,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Elections”
none
amir, crown prince and heir apparent, prime minister, Cabinet
none
Published as “Executive branch”
- amir,
- crown prince and heir apparent,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Amir `ISA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 2 November 1961); Heir Apparent HAMAD bin `Isa Al Khalifa (son of Amir; born 28 January 1950)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 19 January 1970)
Published as “Elections”
none
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
amir, crown prince and heir apparent, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
Amir `ISA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 2 November 1961); Heir Apparent HAMAD
bin `Isa Al Khalifa (son of Amir; born 28 January 1950)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 19 January 1970)
none
Published as “Elections”
none
Published as “Executive branch”
- amir,
- crown prince and heir apparent,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Amir 'ISA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 2 November 1961); Heir Apparent HAMAD bin 'Isa Al Khalifa (son of Amir; born 28 January 1950)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 19 January 1970)
none
amir, crown prince and heir apparent, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
Amir `ISA 'ISA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 2 November 1961); Heir Apparent HAMAD
bin `Isa 'Isa Al Khalifa (son of Amir; born 28 January 1950)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 19 January 1970)
none
The entry for Bahrain did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Amir ISA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 2 November 1961); Heir Apparent HAMAD bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (son of the Amir, born 28 January 1950)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 19 January 1970)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
none chief of
amir, crown prince and heir apparent, prime minister, Cabinet
ChiefState:state: Amir 'ISA ISA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 2 November
1961); Heir Apparent HAMAD'Isa Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (son of Amir; the
Amir, born 28 January 1950)Head head of Government:government: Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa
(since 19 January 1970)
cabinet: Cabinet
- chief of state:
- Amir ISA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 2 November 1961) is a traditional Arab monarch;
- Heir Apparent HAMAD bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (son of the Amir, born 28 January 1949)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 19 January 1970) was appointed by the amir
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the amir
chief of state: Amir ISA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 2 November1961); 1961) is a traditional Arab monarch; Heir Apparent HAMAD bin Isa bin
Salman Al Khalifa (son of the1950) 1949)
head of government: Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa
(since 19 January 1970) was appointed by the amir
cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the amir
- chief of state :
- Amir ISA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 2 November 1961); Heir Apparent HAMAD bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (son of the Amir, born 28 January 1949)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 19 January 1970)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the amir
- elections:
- none;
- the amir is a traditional Arab monarch;
- prime minister appointed by the amir
chief of state: state : Amir ISA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 2 November1961) is a traditional Arab monarch; 1961); Heir Apparent HAMAD bin Isa bin
Amir, born 28 January 1949)
head of government: Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa
(since 19 January 1970) was
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the amircabinet: Cabinet was elections: none; the amir is a traditional Arab monarch; prime
minister appointed by the amir
- chief of state:
- Amir ISA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 2 November 1961); Heir Apparent HAMAD bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (son of the Amir, born 28 January 1949)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 19 January 1970)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the amir
- elections:
- none;
- the amir is a traditional Arab monarch;
- prime minister appointed by the amir
chief of state : state: Amir ISA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 2 November
1961); Heir Apparent HAMAD bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (son of the
Amir, born 28 January 1949)
head of government: Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa
(since 19 January 1970)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the amir
elections: none; the amir is a traditional Arab monarch; prime
minister appointed by the amir
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Isa Al Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born NA 1969)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since 19 January 1970)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Amir ISA HAMAD bin Salman Isa Al Khalifa (since 2 November 6 March 1999);1961); Heir Apparent HAMAD bin Isa Crown Prince SALMAN bin Salman Al Khalifa Hamad (son of the monarch,Amir, born 28 January 1949) NA 1969)
head of government: Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa
(since 19 January 1970)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the amir monarch
elections: none; the amir monarch is a traditional Arab monarch; hereditary; prime
by the amir monarch
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Isa Al Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since NA 1971)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Amir HAMAD bin Isa Al Khalifa (since 6 March 1999);NA 21 October 1969)
head of government: Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa19 January 1970) NA 1971)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Isa Al Khalifa (since 6 March 1999);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969) head of government: Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since NA 1971) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Amir HAMAD bin Isa Al Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
The same text in 3 editions, 2002 to 2004.
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa Al Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since NA 1971)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Amir King HAMAD bin Isa Al Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
head of government: Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa (since NA 1971)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman al-Khalifa (since NA 1971)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King HAMAD bin Isa Al Khalifa al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
head of government: Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al Khalifa al-Khalifa (since NA 1971)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
The same text in 2006 and 2007.
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman al-Khalifa (since 1971);
- Deputy Prime Ministers ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa, MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak al-Khalifa, Jawad al-ARAIDH
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King HAMAD bin Isa al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
head of government: Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman al-Khalifa (since NA 1971) 1971); Deputy Prime Ministers ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa, MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak al-Khalifa, Jawad al-ARAIDH
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman al-Khalifa (since 1971);
- Deputy Prime Ministers ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa, MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak al-Khalifa, Jawad al-ARAIDH
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King HAMAD bin Isa al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
head of government: Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman al-Khalifa (since 1971); Deputy Prime Ministers ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa, MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak al-Khalifa, Jawad al-ARAIDH
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 1971);
- Deputy Prime Ministers ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa, Jawad al-ARAIDH
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state:
King HAMAD bin Isa al-Khalifa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
head of government:
Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman al-Khalifa Al-Khalifa (since 1971); Deputy Prime Ministers ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa, Al-Khalifa, MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak al-Khalifa, Al-Khalifa, Jawad al-ARAIDH
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 1971);
- Deputy Prime Ministers ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa, Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state:
King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
head of government:
Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 1971); Deputy Prime Ministers ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa, Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 1971);
- Deputy Prime Ministers ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa, Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state:
King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
head of government:
Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 1971); Deputy Prime Ministers ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa, Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 1971);
- First Deputy Prime Minister SALMAN bin Hamad Al Khalifa (since 11 March 2013);
- Deputy Prime Ministers ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH, KHALID bin Abdallah Al Khalifa, MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state:
King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
head of government:
Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 1971); First Deputy Prime Minister SALMAN bin Hamad Al Khalifa (since 11 March 2013); Deputy Prime Ministers ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa, Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH al-ARAIDH, KHALID bin Abdallah Al Khalifa, MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 1971);
- First Deputy Prime Minister SALMAN bin Hamad Al Khalifa (since 11 March 2013);
- Deputy Prime Ministers ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH (since 11 December 2006), KHALID bin Abdallah Al Khalifa (since November 2010), MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa (since September 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state:
head of government:al-ARAIDH, al-ARAIDH (since 11 December 2006), KHALID bin Abdallah Al Khalifa, Khalifa (since November 2010), MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa (since September 2005)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
elections:
The same text in 2017 and 2018.
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 1971);
- First Deputy Prime Minister SALMAN bin Hamad Al Khalifa (since 11 March 2013);
- Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa (since September 2005), Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH, ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 11 December 2006), KHALID bin Abdallah Al Khalifa (since November 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
head of government: Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 1971); First Deputy Prime Minister SALMAN bin Hamad Al Khalifa (since 11 March 2013); Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa (since September 2005), Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH, ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH Al-Khalifa (since 11 December 2006), KHALID bin Abdallah Al Khalifa (since November 2010), MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa (since September 2005) 2010)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 1971);
- First Deputy Prime Minister SALMAN bin Hamad Al- Khalifa (since 11 March 2013);
- Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa (since September 2005), Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH, ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 11 December 2006), KHALID bin Abdallah Al-Khalifa (since November 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969)
head of government: Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 1971); First Deputy Prime Minister SALMAN bin Hamad Al Al- Khalifa (since 11 March 2013); Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa (since September 2005), Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH, ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 11 December 2006), KHALID bin Abdallah Al Khalifa Al-Khalifa (since November 2010)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime minister SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (since 11 November 2020);
- first deputy prime minister (vacant);
- Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa (since September 2005), Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH, ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 11 December 2006), KHALID bin Abdallah Al-Khalifa (since November 2010);
- note - KHALIFA ibn Salman Al Khalifa, who served as prime minister since Bahrain's independence in 1971, died on 11 November 2020
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (son of the monarch, born 21 October 1969) 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 1971); First Deputy Prime Minister minister SALMAN bin Hamad Al- Khalifa Al-Khalifa (since 11 March 2013); November 2020); first deputy prime minister (vacant); Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa (since September 2005), Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH, ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 11 December 2006), KHALID bin Abdallah Al-Khalifa (since November 2010) 2010); note - KHALIFA ibn Salman Al Khalifa, who served as prime minister since Bahrain's independence in 1971, died on 11 November 2020
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
The same text in 2022 and 2023.
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (born 21 October 1969)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (since 11 November 2020);
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure KHALID bin Abdallah Al Khalifa (since 13 June 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999) 1999); Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (born 21 October 1969)
head of government: Prime minister Minister Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (since 11 November 2020); first deputy prime minister (vacant); Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa (since September 2005), Jawad bin Salim al-ARAIDH, ALI bin Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa (since 11 December 2006), Minister and Minister for Infrastructure KHALID bin Abdallah Al-Khalifa (since November 2010); note - KHALIFA ibn Salman Al Khalifa, who served as prime minister since Bahrain's independence in 1971, died on 11 November 2020 Khalifa (since 13 June 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (since 11 November 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999); Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (born 21 October 1969) 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (since 11 November 2020); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure KHALID bin Abdallah Al Khalifa (since 13 June 2022) 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (since 11 November 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (since 11 November 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarchelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Bahrain: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/bahrain/executive-branch.