Hassanal Bolkiah
Sultan of Brunei and absolute monarch
Born
July 15th, 1946
79 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Brunei
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Born on July 15, 1946, the Sultan of Brunei ascended to the throne in 1967, becoming the 29th Sultan of the country. The Sultan holds absolute power over Brunei, with control over all branches of government. Under his reign, Brunei has maintained a high standard of living, primarily due to its oil and gas wealth. The Sultan has implemented policies to ensure economic stability and has invested heavily in developing the country's education and healthcare systems. His leadership style focuses on traditional Islamic practices melded with modern governance.
Serving as Sultan since 1967
Implementing economic policies for stability
Investing in education and healthcare
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