His second wife, Sheia bint Hassan Al Khrayyesh Al Ajmi from Kuwait. In mid-June 2011, rumours resurfaced that Qatari Holdings were preparing a 2 Billion takeover bid and that the funding, that the club had been using for transfers since the start of June, was actually supplied by the Qataris and not the Glazer Family. Hamad bin Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa (Arabic: amad bin s bin Salmn l alfah; born 28 January 1950) is the King of Bahrain. [13][14] A few months later he returned to Qatar and was made commander of a mobile brigade, which later became a force called "Hamad Brigade". Moza bint Hamad Al Khalifa: 2. Literatur. [1] He is the son of Isa bin Salman . The student body is primarily the children of the United States Navy stationed in Bahrain. 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Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - Wikipedia @ WordDisk [81] Despite Qatar's ties to Hamas, they maintain diplomatic and business relations with Israel. [1] He is the son of Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the previous and 1st Emir. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa; King Hamad in January 2007. The Arab Center for the Development of the Rule of Law and Integrity Retrieved 1 December 2010 He is the son of Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the previous Emir. [8] National news outlets exercised self-censorship. [6][18], On 19 September 2022, Sheikha Jawaher accompanied her husband at the state funeral of Elizabeth II. Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa: 5. Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa (= 8) 7. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - Wikipedia Sheikha Noura bint Hamad Al Khalifa (born 6 November 1993), Sheikha Munira bint Hamad Al Khalifa (born 15 July 1990). Sheikh Fahd bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikha Aisha bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikha Fatima bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikha Rawdah bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikha Hessa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikha Mashael bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikha Sara bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Program Coordinator for Reach Out to Asia-Qatar (ROTAQ), Hamad's third wife is Sheikha Noora bint Khalid Al Thani, again his first cousin, the daughter of his paternal uncle, Sheikh, Sheikh Al Qaqa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (born 30 June 2000), Sheikha Lulwah bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikha Maha bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikha Dana bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikha Alanoud bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikha Mariam bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, This page was last edited on 25 November 2022, at 05:33. Additionally, many Bahraini citizens were permitted to return after several years in exile overseas. The couple had two sons: "WikiLeaks: US wanted 'derogatory' information on Bahrain king's sons", "Royal Guard Commander patronises graduation ceremony", "HM the King Patronizes HM's Cup for Overall and Young Endurance Competitions", "King of Bahrain`s son marries Saudi king`s daughter", "Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa ("Sheikh") | MMA Fighter Page", "Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad marries daughter of Saudi Monarch", "Birth of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Khalid_bin_Hamad_Al_Khalifa&oldid=1122898361, Graduates of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox military person with embed, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 17. Female. [6] There was no organized political opposition in Qatar. Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa: 1. Hamad has four wives and has had in total twelve children; seven sons and five daughters: King Hamad has received numerous honours, for example: Copyright 2012-2020 Stories People All rights reserved, 28 January 1950 16 December 1961: AlMalik ( King ) Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. [1], After the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal, which did not involve Al Thani or his family, the Los Angeles Times had received a tip to look into his college degree. [49], Media sources claimed that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani made a bid for Manchester United on 11 February 2011. 15, After Hamad took power in 1999, he focused on attaining stability in a nation riddled with profound tensions after the 1990s uprising. [7] In 2013, a Qatari poet was sentenced to 15 years in prison for criticizing Hamad. Qatar expert Olivier Da Lage said: "When he came to power in 1995, Sheikh Hamad had a goal to place Qatar on the world map by exploiting the gas resources which his father did not develop for fear it would change the emirate's society. Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (Arabic: amad bin s bin Salmn l alfah; born 28 January 1950) is the 1st King of Bahrain (since 14 February 2002), having previously been its 2nd Emir (from 6 March 1999). [14] Next he was appointed commander-in-chief of Qatar's armed forces with the rank of major general. Qatari Holdings offered 1.65 billion to Malcolm Glazer, the American owner of the club. On the death of his father Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Hamad became Emir of Bahrain on 6 March 1999. He then worked to establish the Bahrain Amiri Air Force, which came into being in 1987 when the defence force air wing was recons*uted as an air force. Bugatti Chiron painted in Jet Grey with 'KHK embroidered on the seats and an oil painting of the Emir of Qatar on the dashboard. In June 2011, Hamad commissioned the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry, headed by respected human rights lawyer M. Cherif Bassiouni, to look into the events surrounding the unrest. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa was born on 28 January 1950 in Riffa, Bahrain. [14] In 1972 Hamad had the rank of general, and became army chief of staff. [5], In 2021, she received a Master of Arts degree from Qatar University. [3] Hamad seized power from his father, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless palace coup d'tat in 1995. All rights reserved 2017 MOVIMENTO LIFE BEYOND TOURISM TRAVEL TO DIALOGUE S.R.L. Rima bint Hamad Al Khalifa is the daughter of Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, KCMG, KCIE (10 October 1894 - 2 November 1961) was the ruler of Bahrain from 20 February 1942 until his death in 1961. . Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - Interesting stories about famous people [84] Others[who?] [7] In 2002, he declared himself king. Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 2.1 Mixed Martial Arts 3 Personal life 4 Ancestry 5 References Early life and education [ edit] He was commissioned into the Bahrain National Guard on 16 February 1968 and appointed as its commander the same year, remaining in that post until 1969 when he was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Bahrain Defence Force. In June 2011, Hamad commissioned the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry, headed by respected human rights lawyer M. Cherif B*iouni, to look into the events surrounding the unrest. Two days later, Prince Salman, Hamad's son, ordered the withdrawal of army troops from there after the death of another protester caused by live ammunition next to Pearl roundabout. Although King Hamad's reign has seen the admittance of Shi'ites into positions in the government, there have still been calls for a more equitable distribution of positions and jobs. The country has been ruled by the Al Khalifa dynasty since 1783. Later on, demonstrators demanded that Hamad step down. In August 2020, King Hamad explained to visiting U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that Bahrain is committed to the creation of a Palestinian state, implicitly rejecting the normalization of ties with Israel. [66] In February 2013, they announced a $100 million feature film fund with Participant Media, a production company founded by billionaire Jeffrey Skoll, who was the first employee and also first president of internet auction firm eBay. [19], In a break with the traditional role, his second wife Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned has been a visible advocate for education and children's causes. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa; King Hamad in January 2007. Palestine's interior ministry was said to have a "well-prepared plan" to provide security for the emir during his stay. Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa (1894-1961) - Wikipedia [16] However, a counter-coup was attempted against Hamad in February 1996 under the leadership of former Economy Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani. Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa - #SanRossore racecourse (PI)September 19th 2019ISCRIVITI AL CANALE!http://www.youtube.com/viavaitvonline The vast majority of significant positions in the Bahrain Defence Force are held by Sunnis. A daughter of Salman bin Duaij Al Khalifa, 3. Grand Collar of the Order of the Southern Cross (12 November 2021). His second wife, Sheikha Sheia bint Hassan Al Khrayyesh Al Ajmi is from Kuwait. At the same time that he was enrolled in the master's, social media posts showed him attending a handful of military exercises as well as vacationing in France, the UK, and Monaco, and Algeria, where he went hunting with falcons. ", Bahraini King holds talks with Sultan of Oman, "Bahagian Istiadat dan Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa", ".. ", "HM King receives call from Palestinian President", " Bitaraplyk", "Bolsonaro condecora lderes do Oriente Mdio antes de viagem regio", "Moscow University Awards HM King Hamad Honorary Doctorate", The New Amir of Bahrain: Marching Sideways, "The King's Dilemma: Obstacles to Political Reforms in Bahrain", Generational change and elite-driven reforms in the Kingdom of Bahrain. [28], In 2010, the country won its controversial[29] bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha. [16], In the early 1980s, Hamad led the Supreme Planning Council, which sets Qatar's basic economic and social policies. King of Bahrain; Reign: 14 February 2002 - present: Coronation: 14 February 2002: Predecessor: Sheikha Jawaher was born in Doha in 1984 to Sheikh Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, a government minister and member of the Qatari royal family by his first wife, Sheikha Hessa bint Ahmad bin Saif Al Thani. The country has been run by the al-Khalifa dynasty since 1783. 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He is the eldest son of the first emir, the late Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and his wife, Sheikha Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa. Member of the Order of Neutrality (18 March 2019). Rima Bint Hamad Al Khalifa. Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, in: Internationales Biographisches Archiv 11/2011 vom 15. [6] In April 2017, Al Thani visited Saudi Arabia's Governor of Mecca, Khalid bin Faisal Al Saud, to share his condolences on the death of Prince Khalid's brother Saad bin Faisal. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - nzt.eth.link Sheikha Aisha bint Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (born 24 August 2010). [51] In 2012 it was rumoured that Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was in bid for Rangers F.C. [clarification needed][12], He graduated from the British Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst in 1971, and was then commissioned as a lieutenant colonel in Qatar's armed forces. [33] The Qatar Investment Authority and its subsidiaries have acquired many businesses abroad, including London's iconic department store Harrods from entrepreneur Mohammed Al-Fayed,[34] Paris-based department store Printemps,[35] French football club Paris Saint-Germain F.C.,[36] a former 10% stake in Porsche,[37] a 75% stake in film studio Miramax Films which they acquired from Disney,[38] a 2% stake in media conglomerate and Universal Music Group parent company Vivendi,[39] a $100 million USD investment in Chernin Group whose founder Peter Chernin was COO of News Corp and President of Fox,[40] a 1% stake in luxury goods manufacturer Louis Vuitton Mot Hennessy,[41] a 6% stake in Credit Suisse,[42] a 12.6% stake in Barclays[43] and several other major companies. His third wife, a daughter of Shaikh Faisal bin Muhammad bin Shuraim Al Marri, with whom he has one son and two daughters: Faisal bin Hamad Al Khalifa (12 February 1991 12 January 2006), died in a fatal car accident. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Wiki - Everipedia After attending Manama secondary school in Bahrain, Hamad was sent to England to attend Applegarth College in Godalming, Surrey before taking a place at The Leys School in Cambridge. :. [7] Freedom of expression was limited under his rule and dissent was prohibited. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - Wikipedia (Sir William Luce Fellowship Paper No. [15] In the early 1980s, he led the Supreme Planning Council, which sets Qatar's basic economic and social policies. Sheikh Faisal bin Hamad Al Khalifa (12 February 1991 12 January 2006), died in a car accident. [7], Sheikha Jawaher's husband succeeded his father, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, as Emir of Qatar on 25 June 2013. Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani - Wikipedia [1] Al Thani sits on the board of directors of the Doha Film Institute [2] and International Bank of Qatar. Hamad was born on January 28, 1950, in the town of Rifa'a/Riffa, situated 15 miles outside the Bahrain capital, Manama. His collection currently includes:[2], Al Thani previously owned a Ferrari LaFerrari painted in yellow, infamously caught on video in 2015 street racing in Beverly Hills, California. According to the Los Angeles Times, the prince's handlers sought to get him accepted into UCLA by suggesting that the school would receive a substantial donation. Two days later, Prince Salman, Hamad's son, ordered the withdrawal of army troops from there after the death of another protester caused by live ammunition next to Pearl roundabout. A leading figure in the Arab culture and art scenes, HE Shaikha Mai has spearheaded national efforts to develop the cultural infrastructure in the Kingdom of Bahrain for heritage conservation and the growth of sustainable tourism. Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (Arabic: Hamed bin s bin Selmn l Halfe; 28 January 1950) is King of Bahrain since 14 February 2002, after ruling as Emir of Bahrain from 6 March 1999.[1]. She is Bahraini and together they have three sons and one daughter: Sheikh Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain (born 21 October 1969), Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (born 30 June 1975), Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa (born 4 June 1977), Sheikha Najla bint Hamad Al Khalifa (born 20 May 1981). This page was last edited on 25 November 2022, at 14:49. [5] The story was covered by local news. [3], Hamad seized power from his father, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless palace coup d'tat in 1995. Al Thani has attended several equestrian events on behalf of Qatar's royal family including the Ascot Gold Cup at Ascot Racecourse, and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp Racecourse. [6] As his first wife, she serves as his consort. The King succeeded in improving the living standards and in making Bahrain a financial hub. King Hamad has received numerous honours, for example: Description above from the Wikipedia article Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, President of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities. [6], Al Thani is an officer in the Qatari internal security service. [16] While his father Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani was in Geneva, Switzerland, Hamad bin Khalifa deposed him in a bloodless coup d'tat. He also played a part in negotiations between the US and the Taliban. [17] However, his father ultimately retained control over state finances.[17]. [48] As of May 2013, it was reported the Investment Authority was in talks to purchase Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. [2] His parents were Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, then Crown Prince, and Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa. In 1968, he was appointed as the chairman of the irrigation council and Manama municipal council. He uses the California license plates "KHALIFA" and "KHK" interchangeably on many of his cars. In September 2015, Al Thani, with his family, visited the Ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, at Zabeel Palace, to express condolences on the death of the Ruler's son Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. Sheia bint Hassan Al Khrayyesh Al Ajmi. Bahrain. With fewer than two million inhabitants, the average income in the country shot to a staggering $86,440 per year per person. King Hamad has received numerous honours, for example: King of Bahrain since 2002 and Emir from 1999 to 2002, United States Army Command and General Staff College, Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry, Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain, Order of Merit the Republic of Mauritania, Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei, Moscow State Institute of International Relations, "Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States", "Bahrain: Promising human rights reform must continue", "Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry", "MoJ Ministers and Undersecretaries' Names", "International Religious Freedom Report for 2011", "Police Brutality Turns Bahrain Into 'Island of Fear', "The Footage That Reveals the Brutal Truth About Bahrain's Crackdown Seven Protest Leaders Arrested as Video Clip Highlights Regime's Ruthless Grip on Power", "Bahrain Mourners Call for End to Monarchy Mood of Defiance Against Entire Ruling System After Brutal Attack on Pearl Roundabout Protest Camp That Left at Least Five Dead", "Jay Carney says vacationing Obama welcomes new democratic dialogue in Bahrain", "Bahrain Alistair Burt welcomes independent commission", "Release of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI) Report", "Urgent action: Bahraini activist sentenced to three years", "Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Muslim leaders invited to royal wedding", "Bahrain rejects U.S. push to normalise relations with Israel", "Bahrain establishing full diplomatic relations with Israel, Trump announces", "Israel, Bahrain And UAE Sign Deals Formalizing Ties At White House", "Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: Arab Royals Pay Their Respects Ahead of The Ceremony", "How many wives and Daughters does the crown prince of Bahrain have? A leading figure in the Arab culture and art scenes, HE Shaikha Mai has spearheaded national efforts to develop the cultural infrastructure in the Kingdom of Bahrain for heritage conservation and the growth of sustainable tourism. The infraction stems from a speeding arrest in 2014 in which the Al Thani, who was returning from the Wynn resort and casino in Las Vegas with his entourage, was driving 130 mph. Wikipedia article Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He married his first wife (also his first cousin), Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, at Rifa'a on 9 October 1968. He married his first wife, Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, at Rifa'a on October 9, 1968. Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani (born 1984) is a Qatari royal and the first wife and consort of Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar. [1][2], He attended Ibn Khuldoon National School and then graduated from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in August 2008. Hamad's first wife is his first cousin, Sheikha Mariam bint Muhammad Al Thani, the daughter of his paternal uncle, Sheikh Muhammad bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani. 7) Dr. Steven Wright (2006) Ins*ute for Middle East and Islamic Studies, University of Durham, Bahrain: The Royals rule, Le Monde Diplomatique, March 2005, An Arab exception: Reform in Bahrain The Economist, 29 July 2004 (requires subscription). [82] Sheikh Hamad provided financial and material support to opposition rebels in both the Libyan Civil War, which led to the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi, and the ongoing Syrian civil war which seeks to oust President Bashar al-Assad. After Hamad took power in 1999, he focused on attaining stability in a nation riddled with profound tensions after the 1990s uprising. These included the release of all political prisoners, the dissolution of the State Security Court and the abolition of the 1974 Decree on State Security Measures. Amongst her myriad achievements have been the 2005, 2012 and 2019 inscriptions of the Qalat al-Bahrain, the Pearling: Testimony of an Island Economy and Dilmun Burial Mounds as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in addition to the founding of the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage, a UNESCO Category 2 Centre. Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa biography - Life Beyond Tourism He uses the California license plates "KHALIFA" and "KHK" interchangeably on many of his cars. He enjoys wide executive authorities which include appointing the prime minister and his ministers, commanding the army, chairing the Higher Judicial Council, appointing the parliament's upper half and dissolving its elected lower half. [5] In September 2016, alongside Qatar's Emir and foreign minister, he attended the Seventy-first session of the United Nations General Assembly. Hamad Medical Corporation PO Box 3050 (+974) 4439 5777 Doha, Qatar contactus@hamad.qa Latest Facebook Posts Loading. She married her second cousin, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on 8 January 2005 at Al Wajbah Palace. By 2013, it had invested over $100 billion around the world, most prominently in The Shard, Barclays Bank, Heathrow Airport, Harrods, Paris Saint-Germain F.C., Volkswagen, Siemens and Royal Dutch Shell. Four years later, in June 1972, Hamad attended the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas, graduating the following June with a degree in leadership. [1], He is a military officer with the rank Major and command Royal Guard's Rapid Intervention Force. Nationality. Agence France-Presse linked the BD1,000 payments to 14 February 2011 demonstration plans. Ehrungen. Sheikh Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain It also maintained close relations with Iran. (Sir William Luce Fellowship Paper No. [27] 1997 verlieh ihm die United States Sports Academy in Daphne die Ehrendoktorwrde. A sportsman[22] and an accomplished diver, Hamad has played an active role in promoting and developing athletics in Qatar. [15] The vast majority of significant positions in the Bahrain Defence Force are held by Sunnis. The king was invited by the British court to the wedding of Prince William, but declined amidst protests by human rights activists, who had pledged to disrupt his stay in Britain because of his violent response to demonstrators.In August 2020, King Hamad explained to visiting U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that Bahrain is committed to the creation of a Palestinian state, implicitly rejecting the normalization of ties with Israel. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (Arabic: ; born 1 January 1952) is a member of the ruling Al Thani Qatari royal family. Unreliable citations may be challenged or deleted. The country has been ruled by the Al Khalifa dynasty since 1783. He was the ruling Emir of Qatar from 1995 until 2013 when he abdicated the throne, handing power to his son Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Sheikh Thani bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ( Arabic: ) is the brother of the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and son of the country's Father Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. [citation needed], Although King Hamad's reign has seen the admittance of Shi'ites into positions in the government, there have still been calls for a more equitable distribution of positions and jobs. [84], In December 2012, The New York Times accused the Qatari government of funding the Al-Nusra Front, a U.S. government designated terrorist organization. This marked the first real attempt by any leader in the Persian Gulf to pursue dialogue with Israel. [63] DFI is also credited as a production company on several other films, including Just Like a Woman starring Sienna Miller,[64] The Reluctant Fundamentalist, directed by Mira Nair, which opened the 69th Venice International Film Festival,[65] and Kanye West's Cruel Summer a short film which was shot in Doha and premiered during the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. [1], Al Thani received a bachelor's and master's degree from USC. Fatima bint Salman Al Khalifa: 15. [5], He partook in two amateur MMA bouts in 2016 and 2017, winning his debut via TKO in the first round against Aditya PS, and his second bout via unanimous decision against Manish Kumar.[6]. [79] Incidents nevertheless continued. Hamad Medical Corporation HMC is the principal public healthcare provider in the State of Qatar, delivering the safest, most effective and most compassionate care to each and every one of our patients. [citation needed], Despite the prevalence of anti-Israel sentiment within the Arab world, he had previously maintained friendly relations with Israel. It has been reported that he has also provided support to jihadist organizations such as Ansar Dine[83] and the Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa,[83] who are fighting for independence in the Northern Mali conflict, as well as the Al-Nusra Front in Syria. Sheikha Rima bint Hamad Al Khalifa (born 2002) Salman attended the Bahrain School , a United States Department of Defense school located in Juffair, Manama, Bahrain. [1] He is the son of Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the previous and 1st Emir. [30], Hamad ruled an autocratic regime in Qatar. From 1971 to 1988 he was the minister of state for defence. An adjunct professor said that Al Thani's handlers delivered a final paper in a bag that also contained a Rolex watch, which the adjunct returned. Hamad was designated as heir apparent by his father on 27 June 1964. This page was last edited on 20 November 2022, at 13:16. [4] His activism has enhanced the country's involvement and performance in a number of international competitions, including: winning an Olympic medal in track and field; hosting a wide variety of international sporting events such as the 15th Asian Games, GCC, Asian and World Youth soccer championships; and initiating the Qatar Open Tennis Championship which has grown to become one of two premier tennis competitions in the Middle East. Mouza bint Hamad Al Khalifa (= 9) He has been the monarch of Bahrain since 6 March 1999, initially reigning as emir, and from 14 February 2002, as the first king. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Biography - Arab Royal Family She is the Emir's first of three wives; the other two are Sheikha Al-Anoud bint Mana Al Hajri and Sheikha Noora bint Hathal Al Dosari. [7] Khalid and Sahab divorced in 2017. 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Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa: 12. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa was born on 28 January 1950 in Riffa, Bahrain. Hamad started his education at the age of 6. [4], In 2005, under the direction of Hamad and the former prime minister of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, the Qatar Investment Authority was established, a sovereign wealth fund to manage the country's oil and natural gas surpluses. They next sought to get him accepted into the University of Southern California (USC). Description. Muhammad bin Isa Al Khalifa Al Haj: 6. As the founder of the Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture and Research and Chair of its Board of Trustees since 2002, she works actively to foster culture and preserve the traditional architecture of Bahrain. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2007. [6], On the death of his father Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Hamad became Emir of Bahrain on 6 March 1999. His fourth wife, a daughter of Jabor Al Naimi, with whom he has one son and two daughters: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Star of Jordan (1 February 1967), Order of the Two Rivers, 1st class (Iraq, 22 February 1969), Order of the Mohammedi (Morocco, 16 October 1970), Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance (Jordan, 1 September 1972), Collar of the Order of the Republic (Egypt) (24 January 1973), Collar of Abdulaziz al Saud (Saudi Arabia, 4 April 1976), Star of the Republic of Indonesia, 1st class (8 October 1977), Order of the Republic of Mauritania, 1st class (4 April 1978), Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (UK, 15 February 1979), Grand Conqueror of Libya, 1st class (1 September 1979), Order of Zayed of the UAE (2 February 2005), Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (2006), Order of the Republic of the Yemen, 1st class (25 March 2010), Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog of Denmark (4.2.2011), Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit of France, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic. In 1968, he was appointed as the chairman of the irrigation council and Manama municipal council. On 11 February 2011, King Hamad ordered that 1,000 Bahraini Dinars (approximately US$2,667) be given to "each family" to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the National Action Charter referendum. Abdullah (born 6 February 2015) to Hessa, daughter of Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, the chief of the National Guard. A member of the Qatari royal family by birth, she is the daughter of former government minister Sheikh Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani and a grandniece of Emir Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani. From 1971 to 1988 he was the minister of state for defence. Gender. Aisha bint Ali Al Zayed: 3. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - Celebrity Age Wiki Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - gateway.ipfs.io Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa - Wikipedia [12][13] The trip was her first official state visit as consort since her husband became Emir in 2013. [6][7][8] During Hamad's rule, Qatar hosted two US military bases. He began his primary education in Bahrain at the age of 6, along with studying the principles of Islam and the Arabic Language. In a criminal complaint, L.A. prosecutors alleged he was driving recklessly and flaunting a dangerous speed. Under his rule the Qatari government helped to fund the Al Jazeera news network by an emiri decree. "[26][27] The Washington Post reported in 2005 that Sheik Hamad was under pressure to privatize the network. The student body is primarily the children of the United States Navy stationed in Bahrain. He is the fourth line of the heir apparent. His mother died soon after his birth and he was raised by his uncle. Later on, demonstrators demanded that Hamad step down. Returning to Qatar, he took up several positions in Qatar's military and government, being named Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of . [12][13], Other notable siblings of Al Thani include the Deputy Emir of Qatar and Chairman of the Qatar Investment Authority, Abdullah bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,[14] Chairman of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,[15] President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and owner of Al Shaqab racing, Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,[16] Chairperson of Qatar Museums and Doha Film Institute, Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,[17] Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, Hind bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,[18] Chairman of Aspire Academy and owner of Katara, Jasim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,[19] and owner of Al-Anabi racing Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani. He is the son of Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the previous and first emir. Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa ( Arabic: ; born 13 September 1989) is a member of the Bahraini royal family, and a Bahraini military officer. Together they have two sons: Sheikh N*er bin Hamad Al Khalifa (born 8 May 1987), Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa (born 23 September 1989), His third wife, Sheikha Hessa bint Faisal bin Muhammad bin Shuraim Al Marri, with whom he has one son and two daughters. Khalid bin Hamad was born on 13 September 1989, the fifth son of the Bahraini ruler, King Hamad, with Sheia bint Hassan Al Khrayyesh Al Ajmi of Kuwait, the kings second wife. The establishment of the BICI was praised by Barack Obama and the international community as a step towards establishing responsibility and accountability for the events of the 20112012 Bahraini uprising. Saudi Arabia deployed about 1,000 troops with armoured support, and the United Arab Emirates deployed about 500 troops. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - kiwix.casplantje.nl The Sheikh founded news media group Al Jazeera. He frequently has his cars shipped by air freight to various cities around the world for vacation, including London, Paris, Los Angeles, and Monaco. The BICI reported its findings in November 2011 and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton "commend King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa's initiative in commissioning it". [9] In May 2022, she served again as royal patron at the 45th graduating class of female students at her the university. [56][57], The Museum Authority sponsored Takashi Murakami's EGO exhibit in Doha which ran from 9 February to 24 June 2012,[58] Damien Hirst's retrospective at Tate Modern in Spring and Summer 2012[59] and Hirst's exhibition Relics, from October 2013 to January 2014. The President of the . She is Bahraini and together they have three sons and one daughter: Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (born October 21, 1969) Abdullah bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (born June 30, 1975) Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa (born June 4, 1977) First Cl* of the Royal Family Order of Johor (DK I, 26 November 2017). Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (Arabic: amad bin s bin Salmn l alfah; born 28 January 1950) is the first King of Bahrain (since 14 February 2002), having previously been its second Emir (from 6 March 1999). Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (born 15 January 2006). [11], In October 2019, he opened the exhibition He Eats Alone curated by American artist Kaws at Doha Fire Station. His second wife, Sheikha Sheia bint H*an Al Khrayyesh Al Ajmi is from Kuwait. On 15 September 2020, Bahrain officially opened state to state relations with Israel, signing diplomatic agreements at a public ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C. On 19 September 2022, he attended the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, London. [53], In the arts, Hamad established the Qatar Museums Authority in 2005 which built the I. M. Pei designed Museum of Islamic Art Doha. Hamad bin Isa Al Chalifa - Wikipedia King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa of Bahrain was born January 28, 1950, in Riffa, Bahrain, the eldest son of Emir Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa of Bahrain and his wife, Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa. In 2012, the Emir proposed deploying Arab troops to reduce killings in the Syrian civil war. With the support of his family, Hamad took control of the country in 1995 while his father was on vacation abroad. She is vice chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), which was founded by her parents Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned. P.IVA, C.F. In 2002, he declared himself king. Scheichin Hessa bint Hamad Al Chalifa; Scheichin Rima bint Hamad Al Chalifa (* 2002) Hamad ist wie das gesamte Herrscherhaus von Bahrain sunnitischer Moslem. Not to be confused with Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa (1872-1942). Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Biography | HowOld.co During his 18-year rule, Qatar's natural gas production reached 77 million tonnes, making Qatar the richest country in the world per capita with the average income in the country US$86,440 a year per person. The Bahrain government responded with what has been described as a "brutal" crackdown on the protests, including violations of human rights that caused anger. While there, the emir was thought to be launching a $254 million reconstruction project in the territory, and giving an address to the Palestinian people. Hamad is listed as owner of Afrodille S.A., which had a bank account in Luxembourg and shares in two South African companies. Hamad was invited to the royal wedding of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton. [11], Hamad was born in 1952. He frequently has his cars shipped by air freight to various cities around the world for vacation, including London, Paris, Los Angeles, and Monaco. Today, a role model for culture and heritage enthusiasts, HE Shaikha Mai was the first laureate of the Colbert Prize for Creativity and Heritage in 2010. His attendance at the May 2012 Sovereign Monarchs lunch, to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II caused some controversy, given criticisms of his regimes human rights record. He married his first wife (also his first cousin), Sheikha Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, at Rifa'a on 9 October 1968. [8] Two days later, four protesters were killed and hundreds wounded when protesters were attacked in Pearl Roundabout at 03:00 am local time. Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifah Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life [31], Hamad was able to focus on turning Qatar from a small desert backwater into a major world power by continuing to exploit the countrys vast oil fields and discovering and tapping the worlds third largest gas reserves. His parents were Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, then Crown Prince, and Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa. [1], On 25 June 2013, Hamad handed over power to his son Tamim in a televised speech. [68][69] In regards to the shift in power, Hamad said: "The time has come to open a new page in the journey of our nation that would have a new generation carry the responsibilities."[70]. [60] In July 2013, in conjunction with Miuccia Prada and the Prada Foundation, QMA launched CURATE, a global search for curatorial talent. The Bahrain government responded with what has been described as a "brutal" crackdown[17][18][19] on the protests, including violations of human rights that caused anger. [8], In October 2021, Sheikha Jawaher met with Queen Rania of Jordan at The Pearl-Qatar and hosted a banquet in her honor. [4][14] In 1977 he was named minister of defense. During his master's, Al Thani got a "special dispensation" to study remotely, which USC has never before or after offered to any other student. Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, President of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities. Sheikha Rima bint Hamad Al Khalifa (born 2002) Salman attended the Bahrain School , a United States Department of Defense school located in Juffair, Manama, Bahrain. [28] However, on 11 September 2020, it was announced that Bahrain and Israel had agreed to establish full diplomatic relations. [46] QIA was considered to have one of the leading bids in the sales of both Anschutz Entertainment Group[47] and Hulu. [1] [2] The Qatari government refers to him as the Father Emir. [1] As Emir, Hamad brought several political reforms to Bahrain. e numero iscrizione Registro Imprese di Firenze 06168440482 - info@lifebeyondtourism.org - Realizzato da: DotKom Web Agency, MOVIMENTO LIFE BEYOND TOURISM TRAVEL TO DIALOGUE S.R.L. [16] In 1995, Sheikh Hamad and his wife Sheikha Moza bint Nasser founded the Qatar Foundation.[20][21]. However, on 11 September 2020, it was announced that Bahrain and Israel had agreed to establish full diplomatic relations. Opposition parties reacted strongly, calling it an "occupation". 7), Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani, National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, National Coordination Committee for Democratic Change, Faceted Application of Subject Terminology, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hamad_bin_Isa_Al_Khalifa&oldid=1122802374, Graduates of the Mons Officer Cadet School, United States Army Command and General Staff College alumni, Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit (France), Grand Crosses of the Order of the Dannebrog, Honorary Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, Knights Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, Recipients of Grand Collar of the State of Palestine, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2016, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2019, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 9. a daughter of Salman bin Duaij Al Khalifa, He married his first wife (also his first cousin), Sheikha, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa (born 4 June 1977), Sheikha Najla bint Hamad Al Khalifa (born 20 May 1981). Syrie : 25 femmes se sont chappes de l'Etat islamique dans le camp d The coup failed, and several of Qatar's traditional Arab allies were implicated in the plot, namely Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt. Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa (1894-1961) Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, KCMG, KCIE (10 October 1894 - 2 November 1961) was the ruler of Bahrain from 20 February 1942 until his death in 1961. 9. He declined amidst protests by human rights activists who had pledged to disrupt his stay in Britain because of his violent response to demonstrators. He married his first wife, Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, at Rifaa on 9 October 1968. [2] [3] Contents 1 Biography Interview with H.H. 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[16], On 14 February 2011, the tenth anniversary of a referendum in favour of the National Action Charter, and ninth anniversary of the writing of the Constitution of 2002, Bahrain was rocked by protests inspired by the Arab Spring and co-ordinated by a Facebook page named "Day of Rage in Bahrain", a page that was liked by tens of thousands just one week after its creation. [55] The art acquisition efforts were often represented by Sheikh Saud bin Mohammed Al Thani, president of Qatars National Council for Culture, Arts and the Heritage. In December 2015, he was flown to Zrich, Switzerland, for treatment after breaking his leg while on holiday in Morocco's Atlas mountains. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa: 10. Hamad then underwent military training, first with the British Army at Mons Officer Cadet School at Aldershot in Hampshire, graduating in September 1968. [14], Hamad was appointed Heir Apparent of Qatar in 1977 and held the post until 1995. Since its opening, Qatar has become the world's biggest contemporary art buyer,[54] famously purchasing Czanne's The Card Players in 2012 for over US$250 million. The BICI reported its findings in November 2011 and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton "commend[ed] King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa's initiative in commissioning it". The establishment of the BICI was praised by Barack Obama and the international community[23][24] as a step towards establishing responsibility and accountability for the events of the 20112012 Bahraini uprising. In 2018, she called on Qataris to boycott Hajj. The President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, HE Shaikha Mai is the foremost public expert in the field, holding the unique portfolios of the Ministry for Culture & Information and then the Ministry for Culture. His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Opens Two days later, four protesters were killed and hundreds wounded when protesters were attacked in Pearl Roundabout at 03:00 am local time. Please help this article by looking for better, more reliable sources. The student body is primarily the children of the United States Navy stationed in Bahrain. Ibrahim bin Muhammad Al Khalifa: 13. Shaikha Latifa bint Ibrahim al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Ibrahim bin Khalid al-Khalifa, by his wife, Shaikha Noora bint Isa al-Khalifa. [32] By 2010 liquefied natural gas production had reached 77 million tons, making Qatar the richest country in the world. [1][2] The Qatari government refers to him as the Father Emir. [1], Al Thani, under his nickname KHK, is famous for his flashy car collection. [44] Qatar is the largest property owner in London with their holdings including the United Kingdom's tallest building The Shard, the London Olympic Village and the InterContinental London Park Lane hotel. California Highway Patrol officers detained Al Thani and cited him for speeding. [61] Additionally, the Doha Film Institute was established in 2009 which in partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival (founded by Robert De Niro), created the Doha Tribeca Film Festival that ran from 2009 2012. Sunni Islam. H.H. Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa - YouTube [8], In 2017, she served as royal patron of the graduating class of female students at her alma mater, Qatar University. The King succeeded in improving the living standards and in making Bahrain a financial hub. The Al Khalifa family lead a large number of ministerial and governmental posts including the Ministry of the Interior,[9] Ministry of Justice,[10] the Ministry of Finance,[11] the Ministry of Culture,[12] the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,[13] the Bahrain Economic Development Board[14] and the Supreme Council for Women. The Pearl Roundabout was evacuated and encircled by the Bahraini army. [73] He provided two military bases for foreign troops, Al Udeid Air Base and Camp As Sayliyah. [7][8], An active warrant for Al Thani's arrest stands in the state of California, as Al Thani never showed up to his arraignment. [20] As a result of this "massive" crackdown, Foreign Policy Magazine classified him as ranking 3rd out of 8 of "America's Unsavory Allies" calling him "one of the bad guys the U.S. still supports". Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani - Wikipedia His fourth son Sheikh Tamim, from his second wife Sheikha Moza, is now the eighth and current Emir of Qatar. Son of Bahrain king dies in accident | Al Bawaba They also backed Glencore's $31 billion takeover bid for Xstrata. Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Arabic: ; born 13 September 1989) is a member of the Bahraini royal family, and a Bahraini military officer. During the period 20032010 the Shi'ite community accused his government of corruption, discrimination in housing and jobs, recruiting foreigners to the military services and bringing Sunni tribes from Asia to change the demographic composition of the nation. [citation needed]. 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[25] In August 2012, Amnesty International stated that "the government's response has only scratched the surface of these issues. Together they have two sons: Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (born 8 May 1987), Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa (born 23 September 1989). [77], In October 2012, the Emir made a landmark visit to Gaza by being the first head of state to go there since the 2006 election of Hamas and the imposition of a blockade by Israel. Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain [6], Her name, Jawaher (or Jawahir) means "Jewels". She is a second cousin of her husband. [8]:. Additionally, many Bahraini citizens were permitted to return after several years in exile overseas. A member of the Qatari royal family by birth, she is the daughter of former government minister Sheikh Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani and a grandniece of Emir Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani. Thani bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani - Wikipedia Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - Wikipedia Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa: 14. [29] On 15 September 2020, Bahrain officially opened state to state relations with Israel, signing diplomatic agreements at a public ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C.[30], On 19 September 2022, he attended the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, London. 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His parents were Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, then Crown Prince, and Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa. He has been the monarch of Bahrain since 6 March 1999, initially reigning as emir , and from 14 February 2002, as the first king. His title was Hakim of Bahrain. The recipient of the Lgion dHonneur, the Moroccan Order of Ouissam Alaouite (Grand Officer) and the Order of the Italian Star as well as the First Class Order of Merit from HM King Hamad of Bahrain, she is also renowned as a local historian whose work has been published both in Bahrain and internationally. Together they have two sons: His third wife, Sheikha Hessa bint Faisal bin Muhammad bin Shuraim Al Marri, with whom he has one son and two daughters, Sheikha Noura bint Hamad Al Khalifa (born 6 November 1993), Sheikha Munira bint Hamad Al Khalifa (born 15 July 1990). Her paternal grandfather, Sheikh Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani, was the Qatari foreign minister. 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