Bahrain Pocket Guide

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Location: Middle East, archipelago in the Arabian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia
Official name: Kingdom of Bahrain

The King of the kingdom of Bahrain: H.M. Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
The Prime Minister: H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa
The Crown Prince: H.H. Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
Government type: constitutional monarchy

National emblem:   

Formula 1

Bahrain International Circuit
The sixth annual Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix is almost upon us, and across the Kingdom there is enormous pride to be seen in the achievements of its people in bringing the world's biggest annual sporting series to the region. National colours are flying, international visitors are arriving and the promise of a bigger, better show than ever is hanging in the air.

Airshow
Bahrain International Airshow , 21-23 January 2010
The inaugural Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2010 will provide a totally new concept to the global aerospace community. BIAS is set to stage one of the most influential and prestigious aerospace hospitality events in the region.
This unique Business-to-Business event has been modelled by experts and will cater for the civil, defence and business aviation markets. The show will afford you an exclusive opportunity to focus on your clients and suppliers and to meet with visiting delegations.
The Sakhir Airbase is positioned in close proximity to the F1 Grand Prix Circuit and provides a perfect setting for this high-class and prestigious event.

Google Maps of Manama, Bahrain

Bahrain's Billion Dollar AirShow - watch the video
    
The inaugural Bahrain International Airshow , held at the Sakhir air base , has proved to be a resounding success for the aviation industry as a whole and for the Kingdom of Bahrain. The event hosted 40 participating companies, 94 aircraft and visiting delegations from 25 countries. Early indications suggest that deals worth somewhere in the region of one billion dollars were signed at the event with the attending companies from all over the world and thirty thousand visited the public and trade areas over the three days.

Manama, 16 November, 2009

Rolls- Royce Motor Cars has launched its new model, the Ghost, in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

“Since we first announced that work had begun on a new model series in 2006, anticipation has been building for the launch of this car. The feedback so far shows that the Ghost has surpassed all expectations,” said Peter Schoppmann, Rolls-Royce Regional Director for the Middle East.

“Ghost is attracting new buyers to the Rolls-Royce brand who appreciate its fusion of timeless elegance, new technology and contemporary style,” he continued.

Zayed R. Al Zayani, Managing Director of Euro Motors, said, “We are very pleased to welcome Rolls-Royce Motor Cars new model, the Ghost, to Bahrain. The initial response to the Ghost has been overwhelming. Following its official launch the Ghost is set to appear at Jewellery Arabia; we are confident that its introduction to the Bahrain market will underline Euro Motors impressive development."