Bahrain’s long-serving Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa has died, the royal palace announced. He was 84.
He passed away on November 11 morning at Mayo Clinic Hospital in the United States of America, according to the Bahrain News Agency.
In a statement it said that by order of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Royal Court mourns the passing away of the Prince.
The burial ceremony will take place after the repatriation of the body, and the funeral will be limited to a number of relatives.
His Majesty the King ordered the announcement of an official mourning for a week during which flags will be flown at half-mast.
Government ministries and departments will be closed for three days starting Thursday.
