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BAHRAIN

The Al-Khalifa Dynasty

GENEALOGY

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1869 – 1932 H.H. Shaikh ‘Isa I bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa, Ruler of Bahrain, KCIE (3.6.1919), CSI (22.6.1914). b. at Rifa’a Fort, 1848, eldest son of Shaikh ‘Ali bin Khalifa al-Khalifa, Al-Shoyoukh and Joint Chief of Bahrain and Al-Zubarrah, by his wife, Shaikha Tajba bint Ahmad al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Ahmad bin Salman al-Khalifa, educ. privately. Proclaimed as Ruler on the deposition of their cousin, 1^st December 1869. He lost Al-Zabarrah and all remaining possessions in Qatar in 1871, when the al-Thani seized the whole of the peninsular with Turkish help and then ceased paying the tribute in the following year. Concluded an Agreement with Britian abstaining from making any treaties or engagements with any other foreign power or state without British consent, 22^nd December 1880 (confirmed and extended 13^th March 1892). Became sole ruler on the death of his brother, October 1888 (when his title was altered from Chief to Ruler of Bahrain). Granted a personal salute of 11-guns together with the style of Highness, 22^nd September 1909. He lay the foundations of a modern state, regulated the laws of the country and the affairs of the ruling family, established a stipendiary judiciary, promoted agriculture in different parts of the country, placed the ports and pearl fisheries on an organized footing, and promoted medical facilities including the establishment of the first clinic at Samuail in 1892, the first modern hospital in the Gulf region in 1902 and later the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital in 1905. He was induced to hand-over administrative affairs to his eldest surviving son as Deputy Ruler, by the British authorities, 26^th May 1923. Thereafter, he lived in semi-retirement at Muharraq, continuing to enjoy his styles and titles as ruler. m. (first) Shaikha Haya bint Muhammad al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Muhammad bin Salman bin Ahmad al-Khalifa, the divorced wife of his younger brother, Shaikh Ahmad bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa al-Haj. m. (second) Shaikha Maryam bint Hamad al-Benali (fl 1951), daughter of Shaikh Hamad bin ‘Ali al-Benali. m. (third) Shaikha Munira bint ‘Abdu’l Razak al-Khalifa. m. (fourth) Shaikha Aisha bint Muhammad al-Khalifa (d. at Muharraq, 26^th December 1943), daughter of Shaikh Muhammad bin Khalifa al-Khalifa, Ruler of Bahrain, by his seventh wife, Aisha al-Jalhama. He d. at the Beit al-Shaikh Isa bin Ali al-Khalifa, Muharraq, 9^th December 1932 (bur. Al-Rifa’a Cemetery), having had issue, five sons and four daughters:

1) H.E. Shaikh Salman bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa al-Haj. b. at Manama, 1873 (s/o Haya), educ. privately. Appointed as Heir Apparent by his father, 1890. m. Shaikha Aisha bint ‘Ali al-Khalia (m. second, ca. 1894, her late husband’s younger brother, H.H. Shaikh Sir Hamad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa, Ruler of Bahrain, KCIE, CSI - see below). He d. while returning from the Haj, near Riyadh, Arabia, 1893, having had issue, one son and two daughters:

a) Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa. b. 1893. m. 25^th August 1907, a daughter of his paternal uncle, Shaikh Rashid bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa. He d. 12^th June 1952, having had issue, five sons and a daughter:

i) Shaikh ‘Isa bin Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa. He had issue, four sons:

(1) Shaikh Salman bin ‘Isa bin Khalifa al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
(2) Shaikh Khalifa bin ‘Isa bin Khalifa al-Khalifa.
(3) Shaikh Ahmad bin ‘Isa bin Khalifa al-Khalifa.
(4) Shaikh Hussam bin ‘Isa bin Khalifa al-Khalifa. He had issue, two sons:

(a) Shaikh Duaij bin Hussam bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa.
(b) Shaikh ‘Isa bin Hussam bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa. m. at Manama, 12^th January 2014, a daughter of H.E. Shaikh Khalid bin ‘Abdu’llah bin Khalid al-Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Presdt Civil Service Board.

ii) Shaikh Muhammad bin Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa. He had issue, two sons and one daughter:

(1) Shaikh ‘Ali bin Muhammad al-Khalifa.
(2) Shaikh Khalifa bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. He d. March 2000.
(1) Shaikha Khalida bint Muhammad al-Khalifa, educ. Univ of Bahrain and in the UK.

iii) H.E. Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa. b. at Bahrain, March 1931. Judge of the High Court 1963, Dir Ruling Family Council 1975. m. 1948, Shaikha Aisha bint Ahmad al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Ahmad al-Khalifa. He had issue, three sons and two daughters:

(1) Shaikh Muhammad bin ‘Abdu’llah al-Khalifa. m. Shaikha Noura al-Khalifa. He had issue, one son and five daughters:

(a) Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
(a) Shaikha Reem bint Muhammad al-Khalifa.
(b) Shaikha Dana bint Muhammad al-Khalifa.
(c) Shaikha Fai bint Muhammad al-Khalifa.
(d) Shaikha Zein bint Muhammad al-Khalifa.
(e) Shaikha Leen bint Muhammad al-Khalifa.

(2) Shaikh Khalifa bin ‘Abdu’llah al-Khalifa. m. (first) (div.) Wanda al-Daghistani, daughter of Major-General Ghazi Muhammad al-Daghistani, CVO, sometime COS of the Arab Allied Joint Command during the Palestine War, ADC to King Feisal II of Iraq and Iraqi Military Attache in London, by his wife, Mediha, daughter of ‘Abdu’l Rahman Al-Jamil. m. (second) Shaikha Thajba al-Khalifa. He had issue, two sons and three daughters:

(a) Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin Khalifa al-Khalifa (s/o Thajba).
(b) Shaikh Ahmad bin Khalifa al-Khalifa (s/o Thajba).
(a) Shaikha Raya bint Khalifa al-Khalifa (d/o Wanda). m. Fahad bin Muhammad al-Attiya (b. 17^th August 1977), eldest son of Muhammad al-Attiya, by his wife, Al-Jazzy al-Henzab. She has issue, one son.
(b) Shaikha Munira bint Khalifa al-Khalifa (d/o Thajba). Copyright©Christopher Buyers
(c) Shaikha Lulwa bint Khalifa al-Khalifa (d/o Thajba).

(3) Shaikh Mubarak bin ‘Abdu’llah al-Khalifa. m. Shaikha Fajir al-Khalifa. He had issue, two sons and two daughters

(a) Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin Mubarak al-Khalifa.
(b) Shaikh Rashid bin Mubarak al-Khalifa.
(a) Shaikha Haya bint Mubarak al-Khalifa.
(b) Shaikha Marwa bint Mubarak al-Khalifa.

(1) Shaikha Sheikha bint ‘Abdu’llah al-Khalifa. m. Shaikh Duaij bin Khalifa bin Duaij al-Khalifa, son of Shaikh Khalifa bin Duaij bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. She had issue, two sons and three daughters – see below.
(2) Shaikha Latifa bint ‘Abdu’llah al-Khalifa. m. Shaikh Rashid al-Khalifa. She had issue, two sons.

iv) Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa.
v) Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa. Chair Hidd Municipality 1945-1957 and Jidhafs Municipality 1957. He had issue:

(1) Shaikh ‘Ali bin Rashid al-Khalifa. He had issue, three sons:

(a) Shaikh Muhammad bin ‘Ali bin Rashid al-Khalifa.
(b) Major-General H.E. Shaikh Khalifa bin ‘Ali bin Rashid al-Khalifa. b. in Bahrain, 3^rd April 1957, educ. RAF Coll, Cranwell, RMC of Science, Shrivenham (B.Sc. Aeronautical Engineering 1979), Southampton Univ (M.Sc.1981), and Air Command & Staff Coll, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, USA. Cmsnd as 2^nd-Lieut BDF 1976, transf Bahrain Amiri Air Force (BAAF) 1982, Deputy Cdr BAAF 1991-1994, Defense Attaché Washington DC 1994-2001, prom Brig 2001, Ambassador to USA 2001-2005, prom Maj-Gen 2005, Dir National Security Agency (NSA) 2005-2008, Ambassador to the Court of St James’s since 2008 (conc to Ireland, Norway & Sweden since 2009). Rcvd: the Order of Bahrain 1^st class, Cdr US Legion of Merit (2009), etc. m. Shaikha Mariam. He has issue, one son and three daughters:

(i) Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa al-Khalifa.
(i) Shaikha Dana bint Khalifa al-Khalifa.
(ii) Shaikha Fatima Khalifa al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
(iii) Shaikha Amna Khalifa al-Khalifa.

i) Shaikha ... bint Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa. m. Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin Hamad al-Khalifa.

a) Shaikha Fatima bint Salman al-Khalifa. m. Shaikh Ahmad bin Ahmad al-Khalifa (b. 1888; d. in Bahrain, 1951), son of Shaikh Ahmad bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa al-Haj. She had issue, a daughter – see above.
b) Shaikha Haya bint Salman al-Khalifa. m. Shaikh Ibrahim bin Khalid al-Khalifa (b. 1873), son of Shaikh Khalid bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa, by his wife, Shaikha Om Ibrahim bint Khalid al-Khalifa. She had issue, two sons – see above.

2) Shaikh Sir Hamad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa, Ruler of Bahrain (s/o Haya) – see below.
3) Shaikh Rashid bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa. b. at Manama, 1877 (s/o Haya), educ. privately. He d. from consumption, 16^th December 1902, having had issue:

a) A daughter. m. 25^th August 1907, Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa (b. 1893; d. 12^th June 1952), only son of paternal uncle, Shaikh Salman bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa al-Haj, sometime Appointed as Heir Apparent. She had issue - see above.

4) Shaikh Muhammad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa al-Haj. b. at Manama, 1878 (s/o Maryam), educ. privately. Chair Mananma Municipality 1929-1938. Rcvd: the Order of the Two Rivers 2^nd class of Iraq (3.4.1952). m. (first) Shaikha Saeda bint Rashid al-Khalifa (d. 12^th February 1946, date?). m. (second) Shaikha Moza bint ‘Abdu’llah al-Binali, daughter of Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin Subah al-Binali (d. 1932, date?). m. (third) Sheikha bint ‘Abdu’llah al-Ghatam. m. (fourth) Aisha bint ‘Ali al-Zayed. m. (fifth) 1933 (date?), a daughter of ‘Abdu’llah bin ‘Ali Jabar al-Zayed. He d. at London 9^th November 1964, having had issue, nine sons and four daughters:

a) Shaikh Ahmad bin Muhammad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa al-Khalifa (s/o Saeda). m. (first) Shaikha Najla bint Hamad al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Hamad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa. m. (second) ... He had issue, four sons and a daughter:
- i) H.E. Shaikh ‘Isa bin Ahmad al-Khalifa (s/o Najla). Chair GPIC, Adviser to the Prime Minister for Industrial & Oil Affairs. m. Shaikha Aisha bint ‘Ali al-Khalifa, daughter of his paternal uncle, Shaikh ‘Ali bin Muhammad al-Khalifa, sometime Presdt Water Supply Dept. He had issue, two sons and two daughters:
  
  (1) Shaikh Muhammad bin ‘Isa bin Ahmed al-Khalifa.
  
  (2) Shaikh Ahmad bin ‘Isa bin Ahmed al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
  
  (1) Shaikha Manal bint ‘Isa bin Ahmed al-Khalifa. m. Shaikh Khalifa bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa, son of Shaikh ‘Ali bin Khalifa al-Khalifa. She has issue, two sons and three daughters.
  
  (2) Shaikha Maram bint ‘Isa bin Ahmed al-Khalifa. Chair Bahrain International Exhibition Center (BIGS) Organizing Cttee, Mbr Supreme Organizing Cttee Bahrain Garden Show. m. Shaikh Ahmad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa, son of Shaikh ‘Isa bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa. She has issue, two sons and one daughter.
- ii) Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin Ahmad al-Khalifa. He had issue, one son:
  
  (1) Lieutenant-General H.E. Shaikh Rashid bin ‘Abdu’llah al-Khalifa. b. Muharraq, 1954, educ. Kuwait Military Coll, and Royal Jordanian Command & Staff Coll (MSc), Amman, Jordan. Cdr Armoured Corps 1982, Assist COS (Ops) 1996-2001, prom Brig-Gen 1998, prom Maj-Gen 1/10/2001, Chief of Staff BDF 2001-2004, prom Lt-Gen 22/5/2004, Minister for the Interior since 2004. Mbr Ruling Family Council 20018. Rcvd: the Orders of Shaikh Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa 1^st class, Al-Khalifa 1^st class, and Ahmad the Victorious 1^st class (13.12.2009), Medal of Military Duty 1st class, DSM (Interior) 1^st class, Security Forces Medal, Bahrain Kuwait Liberation Med, the Orders of the Liberation 3^rd class of Kuwait, and Military Merit of Jordan. He had issue, three sons and one daughter:
  
  (a) H.E. Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin Rashid al-Khalifa. b. Muharraq, 1980, educ. Ibn Khuldoon National Sch, and Bentley Univ (BSc 2001, MBA 2003), Waltham, Massachusetts, USA. Dir of Education Social Affairs Directorate 2003-2007, Dir of Planning & Followup for General Org for Youth & Sports 2007-2008, Dir of HR in General Org for Youth & Sports 2008-2010, Governor of Southern Governorate 2010-2015, Ambassador to the USA since 2017. Presdt Bahrain Weightlifting & Bodybuilding Fed, Asian Bodybuilding Fed. Dir Bahrain Olympic Cttee, and Bahraini Archery Fed. Mbr National Cmsn for Drug Control.
  
  (b) Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid bin ‘Abdu’llah al-Khalifa. m. at Manama, 26^th April 2016, ...
  
  (c) Shaikh ... bin Rashid bin ‘Abdu’llah al-Khalifa.
  
  (a) Shaikha ... bint Rashid bin ‘Abdu’llah al-Khalifa.
- iii) Shaikh Salman bin Ahmad bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. He had issue, seven sons:
  
  (1) Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman bin Ahmad al-Khalifa. Presdt Muharraq Club. He d. before 30^th May 2016 (bur. Hanuniya), having had issue, two sons and a daughter:
  
  (a) Shaikh Muhammad bin Khalifa bin Salman bin Ahmad al-Khalifa.
  
  (b) Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Salman bin Ahmad al-Khalifa.
  
  (a) Shaikha Lulwa bint Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa. b. at Muharraq, 1976, educ. Univ of Bahrain (BA 2002, MA 2006). Poet. Research Assist and tutor of Arabic at the Univ of Bahrain since 2002.
  
  (2) Lieutenant-General H.E. Shaikh Duaij bin Salman bin Ahmad al-Khalifa. Chief of Staff BDF 2004-2008, Sec-Gen Defence Council. Rcvd: the Orders of Shaikh ‘Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa 1^st class, and Bahrain 2^nd class, Military Medal of Competence 1^st class (5.2.2008), Medal of Military Merit 1^st class, Medal of Military Duty 1^st class, Hawa, and Kuwait Liberation Medals, and the Order of the Liberation 3^rd class of Kuwait. He had issue, two sons and four daughters:
  
  (a) Shaikh Khalid bin Duaij al-Khalifa.
  
  (b) Shaikh Ahmed bin Duaij al-Khalifa.
  
  (a) Shaikha Nouf bint Duaij al-Khalifa.
  
  (b) Shaikha Lulwa bint Duaij al-Khalifa.
  
  (c) Shaikha Nayla bint Duaij al-Khalifa.
  
  (d) Shaikha Mai bint Duaij al-Khalifa.
  
  (3) H.E. Shaikh Khalid bin Salman bin Ahmad al-Khalifa. Ambassador to Morocco 2003 (conc. to Mauritania & Senegal 2005).
  
  (4) Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin Salman bin Ahmad al-Khalifa. He d. 13^th October 2019, having had issue.
  
  (5) Shaikh ‘Abdu’l-Rahman bin Salman bin Ahmad al-Khalifa.
  
  (6) Shaikh Hamud bin Salman bin Ahmad al-Khalifa.
  
  (7) Shaikh ‘Abdu’l-Aziz bin Salman bin Ahmad al-Khalifa.
- iv) Shaikh Hamid bin Ahmad bin Muhammad al-Khalifa.
b) Shaikh ‘Ali bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. b. 1899 (s/o Saeda). Presdt Water Supply Dept until 1967. He had issue, three sons:

i) Shaikh Khalid bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa.

ii) Shaikh Salman bin Ali al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers

iii) Shaikh Hasan bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa. He had issue, one son:

(1) Shaikh Rashid bin Hasan bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa. Chair Mothercare BSC 1973-2002. m. Shaikha Hind bint Salman al-Khalifa, educ. American Univ of Beirut, Lebanon (BA 1972), joined Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs 1973, Asst Under Sec for Social Affairs, Chair Mothercare BSC 2002-2005 and Al Rashid Group BSC (ARG) since 2005, Mbr Brd of the Information Centre for Women & Children since 1993, Supreme Council for Women, etc, daughter of Shaikh Salman bin Muhammad al-Khalifa, sometime Presdt Water Supply Dept, by his wife, Shaikha Lulwa bint Muhammad al-Khalifa, sometime Presdt Children & Mothers Welfare Soc. He d. 2002, having had issue, two sons and a daughter:

(a) Shaikh Hasan bin Rashid al-Khalifa. b. 1976. Rock and Roll singer and musician under the stage name of “Shake” with Beanstalk, Brothermandude (BMD) 2004, and Manakin based in the UK. Dir Mothercare BSC 2002-2005 and Al Rashid Group BSC (ARG) since 2005.

(b) Shaikh Salman bin Rashid al-Khalifa. b. 1981. Motor racing driver, winner of the Formula BMW Asia 2005 Championship. Dir Mothercare BSC 2002-2005 and Al Rashid Group BSC (ARG) since 2005.

(a) Shaikha Marwa bint Rashid al-Khalifa. b. 1974, educ. Yale Univ. Dir Mothercare BSC 2002-2005 and Al Rashid Group BSC (ARG) since 2005. m. and has issue, two children.

i) Shaikha Aisha bint ‘Ali al-Khalifa. m. Shaikh ‘Isa bin Ahmad al-Khalifa, son of her paternal uncle, Shaikh Ahmad bin Muhammad al-Khalifa, by his wife, Shaikha Najla bint Hamad al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Hamad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa. She had issue, two sons and two daughters – see above.
c) Shaikh ‘Isa bin Muhammad al-Khalifa (s/o Moza). He had issue, two sons:

i) Shaikh Salman bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa.

ii) Shaikh Muhammad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa.
d) Shaikh Rashid bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. b. 1904 (s/o Sheikha). m. at Rifa’a, 26^th January 1930, Aisha bint Mubarak al-Fazil, daughter of Mubarak bin Hamad al-Fadhil, of Manama. He d. October 1932, having had issue, one son:

i) Shaikh ‘Abdu’l-Rahman bin Rashid al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
e) Shaikh Khalifa bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. b. 1912 (s/o Aisha bint ‘Ali al-Zayed), educ. American Univ of Beirut, Lebanon, and Indian Police Sch, Nasik, India. Cmsnd as Supt of Police 1937, 2-in-C Bahrain Police Force 1939-1953, Dir of Police & Public Security Dept 1953-1961. Vice-Presdt Bahrain Motor Fed 1954-1961. An expert breeder of thoroughbred horses. m. (first) ... m. (second) ... m. (third) May 1951, a sixteen year-old girl. He d. 28^th March 1961, having had issue, five sons and four daughters:

i) Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa bin Muhammad al-Khalifa.

ii) Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin Khalifa bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. Governor Bahrain Monetary Authority 1999.

iii) Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. Dir Air Transport.

iv) Shaikh ‘Ali bin Khalifa bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. Civil Judge. He d. ca. 11^th November 2001.

v) H.E. Shaikh Duaij bin Khalifa bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. b. at Muharraq, 1938, educ. RNC Dartmouth, Devon. Asst Dir of Customs & Ports 1961-1970, Dir-Gen of Customs & Ports 1965-1970, Asst Under Sec for Customs and Ports in the Ministry of Finance & National Economy 1970-1982, Under-Sec for Customs & Ports 1982-1995, Head of Civil Service Bureau with the rank of Minister 1995-1999, Minister for Electricity & Water 1999-2001, Chair Arab Shipbuilding Repair Yard (ASRY). Vice-Chair Bahrain Promotions & Marketing Board (BPMP). m. Shaikha Aisha al-Khalifa. He d. from heart failure, at London, 1^st August 2001 (bur. Muharraq Cemetery), having had issue, two sons and three daughters:

(1) H.E. Shaikh Khalifa bin Duaij bin Khalifa al-Khalifa. Presdt of the Court of the Crown Prince since 2005. Dir Bahrain Bourse.

(2) Shaikh Salman bin Duaij bin Khalifa al-Khalifa.

(1) Shaikha Lamees bint Duaij bin Khalifa al-Khalifa. m. 1988, H.E. Shaikh ‘Abdu’l-Aziz bin Mubarak al-Khalifa (b. 10^th October 1962), sometime Ambassador at the Court of St James’s, son of Shaikh Mubarak bin Hamad al-Khalifa, sometime Presdt of the Health Council - see below.

(2) Shaikha Rania bint Duaij bin Khalifa al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers

(3) H.H. Shaikha Hala bint Duaij bin Khalifa al-Khalifa, educ. Syracuse Univ (BA), New York, USA. Hon Presdt Information Centre for Women & Children. Chair Bahrain Soc for Mental Retardation, etc. m. (div. 2005) General H.H. Shaikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain (b. 21^st October 1969), eldest son of H.M. Shaikh Hamad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa, King of Bahrain, GCVO, KCMG, by his wife, H.R.H. Princess Shaikha Sabeeka bint Ibrahim al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Ibrahim bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. She d. suddenly, 9^th June 2018 (bur. Haninia), having had issue, two sons and one daughter - see below.

i) Shaikha Aisha bint Khalifa bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. m. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa al-Khalifa, son of Shaikh Khalifa bin Hamid al-Khalifa - see below.

ii) Shaikha Maryam bint Khalifa bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. m. Shaikh ‘Isa bin Duaij al-Khalifa, son of Shaikh Duaij bin Hamid al-Khalifa - see below.

iii) Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa bin Muhammad al-Khalifa.

iv) Shaikha Najla bint Khalifa bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
f) Shaikh Ibrahim bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. b. at Muharraq, 1919 (s/o Aisha bint ‘Ali al-Zayed). m. Shaikha Fatima bint Salman al-Khalifa, eldest daughter of H.H. Shaikh Salman II bin Hamad al-Khalifa, Ruler of Bahrain, KCMG, KCIE, KStJ. He d. 1982, having had issue, six sons and five daughters, including:

i) H.E. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa. Minister for Housing. Chair Riyada Group. He had issue:

(1) H.H. Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa al-Khalifa, educ. LSE, London (BSc 1998, MSc 2002), Mbr Supreme Council for Women 2001-2004 (Permanent Mbr of the Brd since 2004), Exec Dir inJAz Bahrain since 2005, Suzanne Mubarak Women’s International Peace Movement, Young Arab Leaders of Bahrain, etc. m. H.H. Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin Hamad al- Khalifa (b. 30^th June 1975), Governor of the Southern Province, second son of H.M. Shaikh Hamad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa, King of Bahrain, KCMG, by his wife, H.R.H. Princess Shaikha Sabeeka bint Ibrahim al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Ibrahim bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. She has issue, two sons and one daughter – see below.

ii) Shaikh Muhammad bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa.

iii) Shaikh Rashid bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa. He d. 26^th December 2009.

iv) Shaikh Hamad bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa.

v) Shaikh ‘Ali bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa.

vi) H.E. Shaikh ‘Isa bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa. b. at Muharraq, 1941. Joined Ministry of Defence, Dir-Gen General Org for Social Insurance (GOSI) 1976-2004, Adviser attached to the Court of the Crown Prince 2004-2010, Mbr Ruling Family Council 1993-2010. Rcvd: the Order of Shaikh ‘Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa 1^st class (x.12.2000). He d. 6^th July 2010 (bur. Al-Rifa’a Cemetery), having had issue, four sons:

(1) Shaikh Ahmad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa.

(2) Shaikh Salman bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers

(3) Shaikh Hamad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa.

(4) Shaikh Ibrahim bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers

i) H.R.H. Princess Shaikha Sabeeka bint Ibrahim al-Khalifa. b. at Muharraq, 1948 (d/o Shaikha Fatima), educ. privately at Rifa’a and in the UK. Chair Supreme Council for Women since 2001, Dar Yoko Charitable Soc, and Bahrain Soc for the Fight Against Cancer. Presdt Arab Women’s Org 2005-2007. Hon Presdt UCO Parents’ Care Centre, Bahrain Businesswomen Soc, and Bahrain International Exhibition Center (BIGS). Patron Shaikha Sabeeka bint Ibrahim al-Khalifa Prize, Women’s Football Cup Arabia 2010, and Bahrain International Garden Show. Hon Dr Soc. Sc. (China Women’s Univ 2002). Rcvd: the Orders of Shaikh ‘Isa bin Salma al-Khalifa exceptional class (16.12.2008), and Ahmad the Conquror (2.11.2003). m. at Rifa’a, 9^th October 1968, H.M. Shaikh Hamad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa, King of Bahrain, GCVO, KCMG (b. at Rifa’a, 28^th November 1950), eldest son of H.H. Shaikh ‘Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa, Amir of the State of Bahrain, GCB, GCMG, by his wife, H.H. Shaikha Hessa bint Salman al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa. She had issue, three sons and one daughter - see below.
g) Shaikh Salman bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. b. 1920 (s/o Aisha bint ‘Ali al-Zayed), educ. Victoria Coll, Alexandria, Egypt, and the American Univ of Beirut, Lebanon. Presdt Water Supply Dept 1967. m. Shaikha Lulwa bint Muhammad al-Khalifa, Presdt Children & Mothers Welfare Soc, Hope Institute for the Blind, etc, daughter of Shaikh Muhammad bin ‘Abdu’llah bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa, sometime Presdt of the State Council, by his wife, Shaikha Najla bint Khalid al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Khalid bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa. He d. 1970, having had issue, four sons and one daughter:

i) H.E. Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. b. 10^th August 1947, educ. Umar Bin Al Khattab Sch, Muharraq, Bahrain, Barmanah High Sch and American Univ, eirut, Lebanon (BA), and Warton Univ of Pennsylvania, USA. Minister for Labour and Social Affairs. Eizenehower Fellow. Author of “Development of Oil Industries in Bahrain” and “Development of Manpower in Bahrain”. Rcvd: First September Medal of Libya. m. … He d. July 1993, having had issue, four children.

ii) Shaikh Ahmad bin Salman al-Khalifa.

iii) Shaikh Rashid bin Salman al-Khalifa.

iv) Shaikh Jabir bin Salman al-Khalifa.

i) Shaikha Hind bint Salman al-Khalifa, educ. American Univ of Beirut, Lebanon (BA 1972). Joined Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs 1973, Asst Under Sec. for Social Affairs. Chair Brd. of Mothercare BSC. Mbr Brd of the Information Centre for Women & Children since 1993, Supreme Council for Women, etc. m. Shaikh Rashid bin Hasan al-Khalifa (d. 2002), sometime Chair Mothercare BSC, only son of Shaikh Hasan bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa. She had issue, two sons and one daughter – see above.
h) Shaikh Hamid bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. b. 1921 (s/o Aisha bint ‘Ali al-Zayed), educ. Victoria Coll, Alexandria, Egypt, and Stanford Univ, California, USA. Chief Immigration Officer. m. May 1950, Shaikha Haya bint Khalifa al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Khalifa. He was k. in a car accident 1960, having had issue, two sons:

i) Shaikh Rashid bin Hamid al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers

ii) Shaikh Khalid bin Hamid al-Khalifa.
i) Shaikh ‘Abdu’l-Aziz bin Muhammad al-Khalifa (s/o Aisha bint ‘Ali al-Zayed).

b) Shaikha Fatima bint Muhammad al-Khalifa. b. 1928 (d/o Aisha bint ‘Ali al-Zayed). m. Shaikh Salman bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa, son of Shaikh ‘Ali bin Khalifa al-Khalifa, by his wife, Mariam al-Ghurair. She d. 1996, having had issue, one daughter – see above.

c) Shaikha Moza bint Muhammad al-Khalifa (d/o Aisha bint ‘Ali al-Zayed).

d) Shaikha Sheikha bint Muhammad al-Khalifa (d/o Aisha bint ‘Ali al-Zayed). m. Shaikh Ahmad bin Muhammad al-Khalifa (b. 1934; d. at Bahrain, 1^st September 1991), son of Shaikh Muhammad bin Khalifa al-Khalifa, by his wife, Shaikha Aisha bint Ahmad al-Khalifa. She had issue, three sons and three daughters.

e) Shaikha ... bint Muhammad al-Khalifa (same as one of the above). m. Shaikh Hassan bin ‘Isa al-Ghatam, son of Shaikh ‘Isa bin Ahmad bin Khalifa al-Ghatam, of East Rifa’a.

5) H.E. Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa, CIE (1.1.1915). b. at Muharraq, 1883 (s/o Shaikha Aisha), educ. in Bahrain and Basra, Iraq. Chair Manama Municipality 1919-1920 & 1938-1956, Muharraq Municipality 1927-1937, Presdt Brd of Education and Public Schs 1919-1931, Judge Presdt of the Court of Law 1931-1938, Chair Administrative Council 1956-1961, and the State Council 1961-1966, Minister for Education 1960-1961. Rcvd: King George VI (1937) and Queen Elizabeth II (1953) Coron Medals, Orders of the Two Rivers 2^nd class of Iraq (3.4.1952), and the Cedars of the Lebanon 2^nd class, etc. m. (first) Shaikha Haya bint Salman al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Salman bin Duaij al-Khalifa. m. (second) December 1913, a sister of Noayif bin Hajirs. m. (third) April 1941, Shaikha Lulwa bint Ahmad al-Khalifa, former wife of his cousin, Shaikh Ahmad bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa. m. (fourth) 29^th January 1949, a daughter (b. ca. 1931) of Saiyid Ibrahim, of Hidd. He d. at Bahrain, 23^rd April 1966 (bur. Al-Rifa’a Cemetery), having had issue, four sons and several daughters, including:

a) Shaikh Muhammad bin ‘Abdu’llah bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa. b. 1901 (s/o Haya). Presdt of the State Council. m. (first) ... m. (second) Shaikha Najla bint Khalid al-Khalifa (b. 1912; d. at Cairo, Egypt, 1992, bur. Bahrain), daughter of Shaikh Khalid bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa, by his wife, Shaikha Latifa bint ‘Abdu’l Razzaq al-Khalifa. He d. 2^nd March 1939, had issue, seven sons and two daughters:
- i) Shaikh Khalifa bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. Presdt Hidd Municipality. He had issue, five sons:
  
  (1) Shaikh ‘Ali bin Khalifa al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
  
  (2) Shaikh Muhammad bin Khalifa al-Khalifa. He had issue, three sons:
  
  (a) Shaikh Khalid bin Muhammad al-Khalifa.
  
  (b) Shaikh Hisham bin Muhammad al-Khalifa.
  
  (c) Shaikh Saud bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
  
  (3) Shaikh Duaij bin Khalifa al-Khalifa. He had issue, one son:
  
  (a) Shaikh Salman bin Duaij al-Khalifa.
  
  (4) Shaikh Mitab bin Khalifa al-Khalifa.
  
  (5) Shaikh Hamud bin Khalifa al-Khalifa.
- ii) H.E. Shaikh Khalid bin Muhammad bin ‘Abdu’llah al-Khalifa. b. 1926, educ. Cairo Univ. Chief Immigration Officer, Dir-Gen of Ports & Customs, Judge of the Junior Court 1950, actg Presdt of the Law Courts 1969-1970, MSC 1970, Head of the Justice Dept. 1970-1971, Minister for Justice 1971-1974, and for Housing 1974-1975. m. a lady from the Banu Khalid. He had issue, three sons:
  
  (1) Shaikh Muhammad bin Khalid al-Khalifa. He had issue, a son:
  
  (a) Shaikh Khalid bin Muhammad al-Khalifa.
  
  (2) Shaikh Salman bin Khalid al-Khalifa.
  
  (3) Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin Khalid al-Khalifa.
- iii) Shaikh Salman bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. He d. 1989.
b) Shaikh Rashid bin ‘Abdu’llah bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa. b. 1904. m. (first) Shaikha Mariam bint Shafi al-Shafi, daughter of Shaikh Shafi bin Salim al-Shafi, Amir of the Bani Hajar tribe. m. (second) ... m. (third) ... m. (fourth) Shaikha ... (d. at West Riffa, Bahrain, 17^th January 2014). m. (fifth) ... He had issue, eleven sons and several daughters, including:

i) H.E. Shaikh ‘Isa bin Rashid bin ‘Abdu’llah al-Khalifa. b. at Muharraq, 1^st January 1939, educ. Al-Hidaya Al-Khalifa Sch, Manama Secondary Sch, and the Coll of Law, Ein Shams Univ (LLB 1963), Cairo, Egypt. Joined Bahrain Radio 1963 as constributor on poetry and sports, Judge Bahrain Law Courts 1963-1968, Legal Adviser to Bahrain National Guard 1968, Deputy C-in-C Bahrain Defence Force, Assist Under-Sec Ministry of Defence until 1976, Under-Sec Ministry of Information 1076-1987, Presdt National Council for Culture, Arts & Literature 1987-1988, Presdt General Council for Youth & Sports (GOYS) with the rank of Minister 1988, Vice-Presdt Supreme Council for Youth and Sports 1999-2020. Author of “Memories and Positions of the Arab Gulf Cup Tournaments”. Hon Presdt Bahrain Olympic Cttee (BOC) 2008-2020 (Presdt 1979-2008). Presdt Bahrain Sports Club (Hon Presdt since 1973), Bahrain Football Assoc 1974-1988, and Arab Media Cttee. Vice-Presdt Arab Football Fed, and Asian Olympic Council for West Asia. Mbr Olympic Arbitration Cttee, International Relations Cttee, etc. Rcvd: the Orders of Shaikh ‘Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa 1^stclass, and Bahrain 1^stclass, and National Defense 1^stclass of Kuwait, etc. m. Shaikha Sheikha bint Salman al-Khalifa (d. 24^th March 2022), daughter of H.H. Shaikh Salman II bin Hamad al-Khalifa, Ruler of Bahrain, KCMG, KCIE, KStJ. He d. 12^th March 2020, having had issue, two sons:

(1) Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin ‘Isa bin Rashid al-Khalifa. Presdt and Hon Mbr Western Rifa Club 1996. Presdt Bahrain Motor Fed, and International Karting Cttee. Mbr Supreme Council of Motor Sports, General Assembly of the International Automobile Fed (FIA), etc.

(2) H.E. Shaikh Salman bin ‘Isa bin Rashid al-Khalifa, educ. the American Univ (B.Fin. 1999), Washington DC, USA. Motor sportsman and adstr. Exec Dir Banking Ops at Central Bank of Bahrain, Exec Dir Islamic Financial Institutions, Exec Dir Supervisions Dept, and Exec Dir Financial Stability Dept, General Mngr of Youth & Sports 2004, Exec Dir Public Relations & Government Affairs at Bahrain International Circuit (Formula 1 Grand Prix) 2004-2007, Chief of Ops 2007-2010, CEO since 2010. Presdt Sunni Endowments Council. Dir Arab Monetary Fund since 2016..

ii) Shaikh Ahmad bin Rashid al-Khalifa. He has issue, three sons:

(1) Shaikh Khalifabin Ahmad al-Khalifa.

(2) Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmad al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers

(3) Shaikh Fahd bin Ahmad al-Khalifa.

iii) Shaikh Muhammad bin Rashid al-Khalifa. He has issue, two sons:

(1) Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin Muhammad al-Khalifa.

(2) Shaikh ‘Ali bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. Presdt Bahrain Bowling Assoc.

iv) Shaikh Mubarak bin Rashid al-Khalifa. He has issue, one son:

(1) Shaikh Muhammad bin Mubarak al-Khalifa.

v) Shaikh ‘Abdu’l-Rahman bin Rashid al-Khalifa. He has issue, one son:

(1) Shaikh Rashid bin ‘Abdu’l-Rahman al-Khalifa.

vi) Shaikh Hasan bin Rashid al-Khalifa.

vii) Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid al-Khalifa.

viii)H.E. Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid al-Khalifa. Presdt Third State Security Court in 1998, Deputy Chair Supreme Judicial Council and Presdt Court of Cessation, Chief Justice of Bahrain.

ix) Shaikh ‘Ali bin Rashid al-Khalifa.

x) Shaikh Adil bin Rashid al-Khalifa.

xi) Shaikh Hamid bin Rashid al-Khalifa.

i) H.E. Shaikha Haya bint Rashid al-Khalifa. b. 18^th October 1952, educ. Kuwait Univ (LLB 1974), ADIF, Lyon (1976), the Univ of the Sorbonne, France (dpl. droit public international 1977), Univ of Alexandria (dpl. higher law studies 1986), and the Ain Shams Univ (DEA 1988), Egypt. Legal Counsel at the Ministry of State for Legal Affairs 1975-1979, in private practice 1979-1983, Advocate and Judicial Consultant at the Ministry of State for Legal Affairs 1984-1999, Senior Partner Haya Rashed Al Khalifa LLP, Ambassador to France 2000-2004 (conc to Spain, Switzerland and Belgium 2001-2004, the EU, Italy, the Vatican and Latvia), Permanent Delegate to UNESCO since 2004, Presdt UN General Assembly 2006-2007. Vice-Presdt Bahrain Bar Assoc 1991-1993, and Special Cmsn for the Arbitration and Resolution of Conflicts 1995-1998. Vice-Chair International Bar Assoc 1997-1999. Mbr Radio and TV Org of the Bahrain Ministry for Information 1992-1994, World Intellectual Property Org (WIPO) Arbitration Consultative Cmsn 1995-1998, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Court of Arbitration, Bahrain Supreme Counsil of Culture, Arts & Literature, Bahrain Bar Assoc, Internat Assoc of Advocates, etc.
c) Shaikh ‘Ali bin ‘Abdu’llah bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa (s/o Lulwa). m. Sharifa bint Zaid Al-Zayed. He had issue, two sons and two daughters:

i) Shaikh Ahmad bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers

ii) Shaikh ‘Isa bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa. He had issue, one son:

(1) Shaikh ‘Ali bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa.

i) Shaikha Maryam bint ‘Ali al-Khalifa. m. 19^th July 1957, Shaikh ‘Abdu’l-Aziz bin Muhammad al-Khalifa (b. at Muharraq, 1932), sometime Minister for Education, son of her paternal uncle, Shaikh Muhammad bin ‘Abdu’llah al-Khalifa, by his wife, Shaikha Najla bint Khalid al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Khalid bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa. She has issue, one son and two daughters - see above.

ii) Shaikha Haya bint ‘Ali al-Khalifa. m. Shaikh ‘Abdu’l-Rahman bin Muhammad al-Khalifa, son of her paternal uncle, Shaikh Muhammad bin ‘Abdu’llah al-Khalifa, by his wife, Shaikha Najla bint Khalid al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Khalid bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa. She has issue, four sons and three daughters - see above.
d) Shaikh Hamad bin ‘Abdu’llah bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa. Presdt Hidd Municipality 1957-1960. He d. at London, September 1960, having had issue, five sons:

i) Shaikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Khalifa. He had issue, one son:
ii) Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Khalifa.
iii) Shaikh Muhammad bin Hamad al-Khalifa. He had issue, one son:

(1) H.E. Shaikh Ahmad bin Muhammad al-Khalifa. Governor Bahrain Monetary Agency, Minister for Finance 2005.

iv) Shaikh Subah bin Hamad al-Khalifa.

v) Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad al-Khalifa.

vi) Shaikh Duaij bin Hamad al-Khalifa. m. H.H. Shaikha Sheikha bint ‘Isa al-Khalifa, daughter of H.H. Shaikh ‘Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa, Amir of the State of Bahrain, GCB, GCMG, by his wife, H.H. Shaikha Hessa bint Salman al-Khalifa, daughter of Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa. He had issue, two sons and three daughters:

(1) Shaikh Saud bin Duaij al-Khalifa.

(2) Shaikh Sultan bin Duaij al-Khalifa.

(1) Shaikha Hessa bint Duaij al-Khalifa.

(2) Shaikha Mudhawi bint Duaij al-Khalifa.

(3) Shaikha Anoud bint Duaij al-Khalifa. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
a) Shaikha Najla bint ‘Abdu’llah bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa.

b) Shaikha Hessa bint ‘Abdu’llah bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa. She d. 5^th May 2010.

c) Shaikha Sheikha Sheikha bint ‘Abdu’llah bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa. m. at Hidd, 13^th April 1934, Shaikh Duaij bin Hamad al-Khalifa, OBE (b. 1915; d. at London, 22^nd April 1969), sometime Chief Justice and Minister for Justice, son of her paternal uncle, H.H. Shaikh Sir Hamad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa, Ruler of Bahrain, KCIE, CSI, by his second wife. She had issue, five sons and two daughters – see below.

d) Shaikha Nura bint ‘Abdu’llah bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa (d/o Lulwa). She d. ca. 21^st June 2000.

e) a daughter. m. ca. 1927, Shaikh Mubarak bin Hamad al-Khalifa (b. 1910), sometime Presdt Health Council, son of her paternal uncle, H.H. Shaikh Sir Hamad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa, Ruler of Bahrain, KCIE, CSI. She had issue - see below.

f) a daughter m. Shaikh Ibrahim bin Khalid al-Khalifa.

g) a daughter m. Shaikh ‘Abdu’llah bin Hamad al-Khalifa (b. 1911), sometime Presdt Majlis Tijara, son of her paternal uncle, H.H. Shaikh Sir Hamad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa, Ruler of Bahrain, KCIE, CSI, by his second wife, a daughter of Shaikh Salman bin Duaij al-Khalifa. She had issue - see below.

h) a daughter m. 22^nd April 1935, Shaikh Ahmad bin Hamad al-Khalifa (b. 1918), son of her paternal uncle, H.H. Shaikh Sir Hamad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa, Ruler of Bahrain, KCIE, CSI, by his second wife, a daughter of Shaikh Salman bin Duaij al-Khalifa. She had issue - see below.

1) Shaikha Noora bint ‘Isa al-Khalifa. m. Shaikh Ibrahim bin Khalid al-Khalifa (b. 1873), eldest son of Shaikh Khalid bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa, sometime Governor of Rifa’a. She had issue, one daughter – see above.

2) Shaikha …bint ‘Isa al-Khalifa. m. (first) Shaikh ‘Ali bin Ahmad al-Khalifa, son of Shaikh Ahmad bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa, by whom she had issue. m. (second) September 1917, Shaikh Salman bin Khalid al-Khalifa, a cousin.

3) Shaikha Moza bint ‘Isa al-Khalifa.

4) Shaikha Munira bint ‘Isa al-Khalifa (d/o Munira). m. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmad al-Khalifa (b. 1875), son of her paternal uncle, Shaikh Ahmad bin ‘Ali al-Khalifa al-Haj. She d. at Rifa’a, 1955 (bur. there), having had issue, three sons and two daughters – see above.

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