Its name refers to the current king of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa.

The city is culturally diverse, housing a proportionally mixed Shia-Sunni population of varying socio-economic backgrounds.

Today, Hamad Town is an epitome of Bahraini multiculturalism, with no single ethnic or religious group making up the majority of inhabitants.

In 1990 the government opened the door of Bahrain to the Kuwaiti people who were suffering from the effects of the Gulf War with Iraq.

These buses provide a convenient and affordable transportation option for those who prefer not to drive or do not have access to a personal vehicle.