Mohammed ibn Salman Al Khalifa

Mohammed ibn Salman Al Khalifa (Arabic: محمد بن سلمان آل خليفة‎; d. 9 November 2009) was the youngest of three sons of the former hakim of Bahrain, Salman ibn Hamad Al Khalifa. His eldest brother, Isa ibn Salman Al Khalifa, succeeded as hakim (later emir), and his other brother, Khalifa ibn Salman Al Khalifa, is the current prime minister. Mohammed was uncle to the reigning king, Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa.

Mohammed served as minister in charge of education and customs administration. He also served as the Chief of Police and Public Security from 1961 to 1966, and was the private owner of Umm as Sabaan island. He was an active sponsor of sporting events, and he raised camels, horses and falcons.

Mohammed died on 9 November 2009.[1]

Family

Mohammed was married to Sheikha Norah Al Khalifa and Sheikha bint Khalifa bin Ahmad al-Mubarak ِAl Bin Ali. He had 11 sons and six daughters.

References

  1. ↑ "الأمير محمد بن سلمان آل خليفة" [Prince Mohammed ibn Salman Al Khalifa]. Al-Wasat (in Arabic). 10 November 2009.
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