Hassanal Bolkiah

Sultan of Brunei and absolute monarch

Hassanal Bolkiah - Sultan of Brunei and absolute monarch
Born

July 15th, 1946
78 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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