* King of Bahrain since 1999
* Son of former Emir Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa
* Overseen Bahrain's transition to a constitutional monarchy
* Implemented a number of reforms, including granting women the right to vote
* Faced criticism for suppressing dissent and human rights abuses
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
* Crown Prince of Bahrain since 1999
* Son of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
* Deputy Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Defence Force
* Chairman of the Economic Development Board
* Seen as a potential successor to his father
* Has been criticized for his role in suppressing dissent
Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa
* Prime Minister of Bahrain since 1999
* Son of former Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa
* First cousin of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
* Overseen Bahrain's economic development and diversification
* Faced criticism for corruption and human rights abuses