Bahrain's Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has died at the age of 84, leaving him prime minister for 49 years.
According to Arab media, the Prime Minister of Bahrain Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has passed away. Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa was 84 years old.
Bahrain's royal court has announced his departure.
According to Arab media reports, Prince Khalifa was the country's longest-serving prime minister, taking over as prime minister in 1971 and holding the post for 49 years.
A week of mourning has been declared across the country following the death of the Prime Minister.
No details have been released as to when and where the PM will be buried.
