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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is the eldest son of the late Amir of Bahrain, Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. H.M. the King was born in Riffa on January 28, 1950, corresponding to Rabe'a Al Awal 7, 1369, on the Hijri calendar.
At the age of six, he began his primary education in Bahrain in addition to reciting the Holy Quran and studying the principles of Islam and the Arabic language at the hands of professionals in the field of Islamic studies. This education had a positive impact on his mastering of Arabic and his appreciation of Arabic poetry, especially Nabati and Bedouin poetry.
His Majesty was keen to attend the Majlis (open court sessions with the people) of his late father to listen attentively to traditional stories and legends about heroes, nations, incidents and factors that contributed to victory or resulted in defeat.

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his Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa was appointed Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain on 9 March 1999. His Royal Highness also holds the positions of Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. His Royal Highness has a prominent role in promoting the objectives of reform and development within the Kingdom, in accordance with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa was born on 21 October 1969, and is the eldest son of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa.