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Article: New broom in Bahrain.(Emir of Bahrain Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa)
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- The Middle East
- Article date:
- April 1, 1999
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Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, who became Emir of Bahrain in March, following the death of his father Sheikh Isa, is the second Sandhurst military academy trained army officer to become an Arab leader in less than a month.
Like King Abdullah bin Al-Hussein who was crowned King of Jordan last month, the 49-year-old Sheikh Hamad is a British-trained officer, who has now become the youngest ruler in his region.
And like King Hussein, who died in February, the late Sheikh Isa was much loved by his people, respected by his neighbours and regarded as a good friend of the West.
Sheikh Isa's popularity stems from his common touch, his ability to ...