Faisal bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Bahraini Royal (1991–2006)

In this Arabic name, the surname is Al Khalifa.

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Faisal bin Hamad Al Khalifa
Born	12 February 1991 Riffa, Bahrain
Died	12 January 2006(2006-01-12) (aged 14) Safriya, Bahrain
Burial	Al Rifa'a Cemetery
House	Khalifa
Father	Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Mother	Hessa bint Faisal bin Muhammad Al Marri
Religion	Islam

Sheikh Faisal bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Arabic: فيصل بن حمد آل خليفة; 12 February 1991 – 12 January 2006) was a member of the Bahrain's ruling family, the House of Khalifa.

Early life and activities

Sheikh Faisal was born in at Al Sakhir Palace, East Riffa on 12 February 1991. He was the sixth son of King Hamad who has seven sons. Amongst his other titles, he was the honorary president of the Bahrain disabled sports federation. He was among those who organized the World Junior Endurance Championship in Bahrain in December 2005.

His mother is Hessa bint Faisal bin Muhammad bin Shuraim Al Marri.

Death

Sheikh Faisal was killed in a car crash on 12 January 2006. He was 14. The accident occurred near Safriya, 20 km south of Manama, when he collided with a bus at high speed, left the road, and impacted the base of an advertising sign displaying his father's picture. It was revealed that it was actually the prince who was driving at the time. Sheikh Faisal was buried early the next day at Al Rifa'a Cemetery.