Happy birthday! Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa turns 76 today

King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is celebrating his 76th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed monarchs of his generation.

Popular monarch-politician Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 76th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

bin Isa, a cultural icon

Born in Riffa on January 28, 1950, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Bahraini history. bin Isa's not just a great monarch, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Hamad hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 76.

Happy Birthday, Hamad, you're the best!

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