Sinbad's Bahrain Pocket Guide

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 (City) Maps of Manama, Bahrain