More than 260 students from across Bahrain's society have been awarded the scholarship, and have had the opportunity to study abroad – including the UK, the USA and France.

The Charter was approved by over 98% in a referendum held in February 2001 and provided a comprehensive blueprint for Bahrain's future development based on transparency, cooperation and popular participation.

He also chairs the following committees: On 6 January 2008, King Hamad issued a royal decree appointing Salman as deputy supreme commander of the Bahrain Defence Force to oversee the management and implementation of public policy as well as military, administrative, economic and financial plans of the Bahrain defence force and the national guard.

[citation needed] In March 2013, Prince Salman was appointed by the King as the first deputy prime minister,[8] charged with overseeing the ongoing development of executive agencies and government institutions in the kingdom.

[12] They have two sons and two daughters: Salman has been awarded a number of honors, including:[15] In April 2007, Khalifa bought 30% of the ART Grand Prix team.