President of Bahrain
| President of the Republic of Bahrain | |
|---|---|
| رئيس جمهورية البحرين | |
 Presidential Standard | |
| Style | Mr. President (informal) The Honourable (formal) His Excellency (formal, diplomatic) |
| Status | Head of state Head of government Commander-in-chief |
| Member of | Cabinet |
| Residence | Republican Palace, Manama |
| Appointer | Direct popular vote |
| Term length | Five years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Bahrain |
| Formation | 2 September 2011 |
| First holder | Ali Salman |
| Deputy | Vice President |
| Salary | BD 20,000 |
| Website | www.presidentialoffice.gov.br |
The President of Bahrain, officially the President of the Republic of Bahrain, is the head of state and head of government of Bahrain.
Established in the aftermath of the 2011 Bahraini Revolution, the office was first held by Ali Salman, a Twelver Shia cleric who was proclaimed president shortly after the ruling House of Khalifa was overthrown by a popular revolution. As per the constitution, the president is both a ceremonial and executive role, serving as the country's representative abroad while also wielding executive authority on the matter of domestic affairs. The president is directly elected by the Bahraini population to a five-year term which may only be renewed once.
Since the office's establishment in 2011, it has been held by two individuals, beginning with the inaugural officeholder Ali Salman who served as president from 2012 until 2022. The second and current officeholder is Matar Matar, who has held office since 1 May 2022.