19-11-2020 | 16:17 PM
Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa
The longest serving prime minister in the world, Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Bahrain's prime minister, died on 11 November.
He became Prime Minister of Bahrain on 19 January 1970, but took office on 5 August 1971, after the country's independence.
Key Points:
Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa was a powerful figure in the country's politics.
He was seen as a visionary that allowed the global economy to flourish. However, he was also accused of crushing the Arab Spring protests in the country in 2011.
Note:
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa has named crown prince Salman al-Khalifa as the new prime minister of the country.
