Master’s Thesis at the College of Education for Human Sciences Discusses “Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Political Role in Bahrain up to 1999”

A master’s thesis entitled “Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Political Role in Bahrain up to 1999” was discussed at the College of Education for Human Sciences, Department of History, on Sunday, 28 December 2025, by the graduate student Falah Amer Khalaf.

Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa was raised in a long-established royal environment and received an Islamic and linguistic education in both Arabic and English. He later completed his education and administrative training in Britain, which contributed to shaping his leadership personality and preparing him for engagement in institutional work. He clearly supported his country’s independence, considering it a fundamental step toward consolidating national sovereignty. He participated in consultations and efforts aimed at ending the British presence and led the process of diversifying national income sources to reduce dependence on oil. He also worked on developing vital sectors such as industry, services, and finance, and led extensive housing, health, and educational projects. Moreover, he supported the establishment of industrial cities to transform Bahrain into a modern state equipped with the essential infrastructure necessary for economic and social growth.

The study reached several conclusions, including:

1. Prior to Bahrain’s independence, Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa played a pivotal role in building the modern state apparatus, contributing to the organization of government departments and the development of public administration since the mid-1950s.
2. He strongly supported Bahrain’s independence, considering it a fundamental step toward consolidating national sovereignty and building a modern state, and participated in consultations and governmental efforts that paved the way for ending the British presence.
3. Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa played a central role in building the modern Bahraini economy by leading the diversification of national income sources, reducing reliance on oil, and developing vital sectors such as industry, services, and finance.

The thesis examination committee consisted of:

1. Prof. Dr. Thamer Azzam Hamad / Tikrit University – College of Education for Human Sciences / Chair
2. Asst. Prof. Dr. Khalid Saud Kazem / University of Samarra – College of Education for Human Sciences / Member
3. Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ammash Abdullah / Tikrit University – College of Education for Human Sciences / Member
4. Prof. Dr. Firas Saleh Khudair / Tikrit University – College of Education for Human Sciences / Member and Supervisor

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