Sh. Ahmed Al Khalifa – a perfect blend of passion and compassion

Sh. Ahmed Al Khalifa

Sh. Ahmed Al Khalifa is a successful professional who, apart from uplifting the social fabric of society, has exuded high levels of passion for football.

To attain the demarcated goals, one must possess the desire, passion, and determination. Most individuals work hard, realized their personal dreams, and lead a blessed life. But then there are a few individuals who strive to realize not only their dreams but collective success, i.e., the society. Such individuals commit to uplifting the social strata of their nation and display a crucial virtue of astounding success - compassion. "We can't heal the world today, but we can start with a voice of compassion, a heart of love and an act of kindness" - as quoted by Mary Davis. There is one man who displayed kindness and compassion to help the people of his nation; he is Sh. Ahmed Al Khalifa. But he is more than what meets the eye. Apart from being a powerful professional from Bahrain, this young man has completely immersed himself in the love of football from a very early age.

Ahmed Al Khalifa has been one man who believed in being grounded and humble since his childhood. For him, personal glory mattered less, and since his teenage actively took part in transforming the social fabric of Bahrain. He was a good student and travelled to the US for higher education and exposure, where he completed his Bachelor's and Master's in Business Administration. There he realized the need for kindness and love in the world and channelized his financial management skills to work for the government of Bahrain.

However, besides having an active hand in doing the good for people in Bahrain as a professional, his heart was always hooked on to the world of football. He has been a player for the Riffa SC U18s team and also donned the hat of the director of Bahrain's U23s national side. Eventually, he came back to his club, Riffa SC, to become a board member at the club. He also focuses on team and club investments, and under his leadership, the club secured a league and cup double in his first year.

Sh. Ahmed Al Khalifa is an accomplished professional who has displayed an effective passion for football and has put every possible effort to take the sport to higher success levels and recognition than it was in Bahrain.