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King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is the hereditary monarch of Bahrain. He succeeded his father, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, as emir in 1999 and became king in February 2002, when Bahrain was formally declared a constitutional monarchy and its name changed from the State of Bahrain to the Kingdom of Bahrain. His reign therefore spans the transition from the country's earlier emirate status to its current constitutional framework.
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When did Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa become king of Bahrain?
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa became king in February 2002. Bahrain was formally declared a constitutional monarchy at the same time.
What position did Hamad hold before becoming king?
He succeeded his father, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, as emir in 1999. He later became king when Bahrain changed its constitutional status in 2002.
What happened to Bahrain's official name in 2002?
When Bahrain became a constitutional monarchy, its name changed from the State of Bahrain to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa became the country's king.
Who is Bahrain's monarch in this catalog entry?
The entry identifies Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as Bahrain's hereditary monarch. His rule followed the succession from his father, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
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