Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa

Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa (; c. 1933 – 5 August 2009) was a member of the Bahraini royal family, and the mother of the current monarch of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Marriage and children Hessa bint Salman was the consort and widow of the former Emir of Bahrain, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, who reigned from 1961 until his death in 1999. They married on 8 May 1949. She was the mother of the current King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the couple's eldest son.

Activities Hessa bint Salman was active in charitable causes during her life. The Gulf Daily News, a Bahraini newspaper, referred to her as a "pioneer" in the promotion of humanitarian causes within Bahrain and abroad. Her funeral was held on 6 August 2009 at the Isa bin Salman Grand Mosque in Riffa, Bahrain. Her funeral was attended by a number of dignitaries including her son, Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifah, Khalifah ibn Salman Al Khalifah, Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and other male members of the Al Khalifa family. Other officials, diplomats, parliamentarians and government ministers were also present.

Legacy Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifah announced that a new charity was to be established in his mother's name, to promote causes championed by her within Bahrain.

Patronages Honorary President of the Children & Mothers Welfare Society. Honorary President of the International Ladies Association.