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“You cannot transpose the U.S. system on Turkey, and the Turkish system on France etc. You have to understand the people and their culture. That's leadership.”

Quote by Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

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Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is the King of Bahrain, born on January 28, 1950. He has been serving as the monarch since 1982, making him the fifth king of Bahrain. King Hamad has been committed to the development and stability of the country, particularly in the economic, social, and foreign policy sectors. more

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