In 1782, the Al Khalifa family captured Bahrain from the Persians. In order to secure these holdings, it entered into a series of treaties with the UK during the 19th century that made Bahrain a ...
Meet Bahrain's ruler, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa – a major force in the country's political scene. As the present King, he's been instrumental in steering Bahrain's growth and global relations.