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Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa
Born (1987-05-08) 8 May 1987 (age 37)
Riffa, Bahrain
SpouseShaikha bint Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum
HouseAl Khalifa
FatherHamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
MotherSheia bint Hassan Al Khrayyesh Al Ajmi
Military career
Service / branch Royal Guard
Years of service2006–present
RankMajor general
UnitBahrain Royal Guards
CommandsCommander of the Royal Guard

Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Arabic: الامير ناصر بن حمد آل خليفة) (born 8 May 1987) is a member of the Bahraini royal family, commander of Bahrain's Royal Guard[1][2] president of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and the head of the government’s Supreme Council for Youth and Sports.

Early life and education

Nasser is the fourth-born son of the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with Sheia bint Hassan Al Khrayyesh Al Ajmi, his second wife.[3]

Nasser was educated in Bahrain at Ibn Khuldoon National School and then attended Sandhurst Military Academy in the United Kingdom, graduating in August 2006.[3] He is currently serving in the Bahrain Defence Force and leads the Bahrain National Endurance Team.[4]

Military service

Nasser is the commander of the Bahrain Defence Force Royal Guard, an elite unit that is deployed in the war in Yemen. Nasser himself fought in coalition missions accused of war crimes.[5]

Endurance racing

He has participated in many regional and international endurance races and won many medals.[6]

In December 2006, Sheikh Nasser led the Bahrain National Endurance team in the Doha Asian Games. He won a silver medal in the individual race and the six-member Bahraini squad came second in the overall team event.[7]

In September 2007, Sheikh Nasser led the Bahrain National Endurance team in the European Open held at Portugal. He came in 8th place in the individual race and the Bahrain team came in second place and won a silver medal.[6]

Nasser has been coached by Milan Erzen, a former professional cyclist[8]. Erzen is now under suspicion of having organized doping at team Bahrain-Merida, where he is a managing director.[9]

President of the Olympic Committee

Nasser is the president of the Bahrain Olympic Committee.[10] As such he created a special commission that prosecuted 150 members of the sporting community for peaceful demonstrations.[11]

Charity

Nasser is chairman of the board of trustees of the Royal Charity Organisation (RCO), through which he is directly involved in charity work with many local and international community projects.[12]

Personal life

Nasser married in Dubai on 28 September 2009 (nikah ceremony) and 2 October 2009 (milcha reception) to Shaikha bint Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum, a daughter of the Emir of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.[3][13] Together they have one daughter and three sons.[3]

The sons are:

  • Hamad bin Nasser Al Khalifa (born 2012)
  • Mohammed bin Nasser Al Khalifa (born 2012)
  • Hamdan bin Nasser Al Khalifa (born 2018)

Accusations of Torture

Nasser became the subject of allegations of torture after anti-government protests in 2011.[14] During the Arab Spring Bahraini uprising, three unnamed individuals reported to human rights groups that they had personally been beaten by Sheikh Nasser. One was granted refugee status in the UK and has since sought his arrest by Scotland Yard.[15] Several NGOs criticized his participation at the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France.[16] These accusations have earned Nasser the label "torture prince".[17][citation needed] He denies ever having personally taken part in torture.[citation needed]

Titles, styles and awards

Styles of
Sheikh Nasser
Reference styleHis Highness
Spoken styleYour Highness
Alternative styleSheikh

Titles and styles

  • 8 May 1987 – 14 February 2002: His Excellency Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa
  • 14 February 2002 – present: His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Honours and awards

Ancestry

References

  1. ^ "Captain Shaikh Nasser promoted to colonel and appointed BDF Royal Guard Commander". Bahrain News Agency. 19 June 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
  2. ^ "Colonel Shaikh Nasser To Head Royal Guard". Bahrain Tribune. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d "BAHRAIN: The Al-Khalifa Dynasty". The Royal Ark.
  4. ^ "Kuwait: 2009 Shk Nasser bin Hamad Al Kalifa Endurance Cup". Endurance. Retrieved 25 December 2010.
  5. ^ https://www.middleeasteye.net/columns/how-bahrain-whitewashing-religious-rights-abuses-1199037518
  6. ^ a b "Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa's CV". Al Furrsan. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Crown Prince congratulates Shaikh Nasser". Bahrain News Agency. 14 December 2006. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
  8. ^ Culp, Brad. "The Latest Doping Scandal's Link to Triathlon". Competitor. Triathlon Magazine. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  9. ^ Farrand, Stephen. "Bahrain-Merida's Milan Erzen under UCI investigation for doping links". Cycling News. Cycling News. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  10. ^ http://www.boc.bh/en/mediacentre/news/Pages/Clubs-chiefs-value-Shaikh-Nasser-contributions.aspx
  11. ^ https://www.middleeasteye.net/columns/how-bahrain-whitewashing-religious-rights-abuses-1199037518
  12. ^ Nasser Al Khalifa
  13. ^ "Sheikh Mohammed".
  14. ^ "Pressure Builds On Sheikh Salman to Respond to Human Rights Allegations". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  15. ^ Aboulenein, Ahmed (7 October 2014). "Bahrain prince does not enjoy immunity over torture claims, UK court rules". Reuters. London. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  16. ^ http://www.liberation.fr/societe/2014/09/01/un-prince-bahreini-accuse-de-torture-pas-inquiete-par-la-france_1091508 Libération 1 September 2014
  17. ^ https://globalvoices.org/2019/02/09/why-bahrains-torture-prince-can-still-visit-the-u-k-despite-calls-for-his-arrest/
  18. ^ Quirinale website
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