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{{Short description|Desert area in Bahrain}} |
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[[File:Vip-tower-f1-bahrain.jpg|thumb|The [[VIP]] tower at the [[Bahrain International Circuit]], in Sakhir.]] |
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'''Sakhir''' ({{Lang-ar|الصخير}}) is a [[desert]] area located in the [[Southern Governorate]] of |
[[File:Vip-tower-f1-bahrain.jpg|thumb|The [[VIP]] tower at the [[Bahrain International Circuit]], in Sakhir.]]'''Sakhir''' ({{Lang-ar|الصخير|translit=Aṣ-Ṣaḫīr}}) is a [[desert]] area located in the [[Southern Governorate]] of [[Bahrain]], near [[Zallaq]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bahrain.com/en/media-centre/Pages/True-Luxury---Camping-in-the-Sakheer-Desert.aspx#.VmJaVHarTIU|title=Camping in the Sakheer Desert|website=bahrain.com|date=6 February 2014|access-date=4 December 2015}}</ref> It contains the [[Al-Sakhir Palace]], built in 1870. |
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Camping in Sakhir during the winter months is a popular activity in the country.<ref>[http://al-shorfa.com/cocoon/meii/xhtml/en_GB/features/meii/features/main/2011/01/25/feature-03 Bahrain wilderness draws families and youth]</ref> |
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==Notable sites== |
==Notable sites== |
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In the early 2000s, the area |
In the early 2000s, the area saw many changes such as the creation of the [[University of Bahrain]] main campus and [[Bahrain International Circuit]], the home of Formula One's [[Bahrain Grand Prix]]. During the [[2020 Formula One World Championship|2020 Formula One season]], the track hosted a second race, the [[2020 Sakhir Grand Prix|Sakhir Grand Prix]], using an alternate track layout. |
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Sakhir is also the location of the biannual [[Bahrain International Airshow]] |
Sakhir is also the location of the biannual [[Bahrain International Airshow]]<ref>{{cite web |title=In pictures: Bahrain International Air Show 2018 at the Sakhir Airbase |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/gallery/408197-in-pictures-bahrain-international-air-show-2018-at-the-sakhir-airbase |website=ArabianBusiness.com |access-date=31 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref> as well as the [[Al Areen Wildlife Park]], the only [[nature reserve]] and [[zoo]] located on land in Bahrain. |
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[[Bell Sports]], an American manufacturer of bicycle and motorsport helmets, has a showroom located near Bahrain International Circuit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bahrainedb.com/latest-news/al-salam-bank-bahrain-supports-omp-racing-s-p-a-in-the-acquisition-of-bell-racing-helmets-group/|title = Al Salam Bank-Bahrain supports OMP Racing S.p.A. In the acquisition of Bell Racing Helmets Group|date = 22 December 2019}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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[[Category:Deserts of Bahrain]] |
[[Category:Deserts of Bahrain]] |
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[[Category:Populated places in Bahrain]] |
[[Category:Populated places in the Southern Governorate, Bahrain]] |
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Latest revision as of 08:38, 9 January 2024
Sakhir (Arabic: الصخير, romanized: Aṣ-Ṣaḫīr) is a desert area located in the Southern Governorate of Bahrain, near Zallaq.[1] It contains the Al-Sakhir Palace, built in 1870.
Camping in Sakhir during the winter months is a popular activity in the country.[2]
Notable sites[edit]
In the early 2000s, the area saw many changes such as the creation of the University of Bahrain main campus and Bahrain International Circuit, the home of Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix. During the 2020 Formula One season, the track hosted a second race, the Sakhir Grand Prix, using an alternate track layout.
Sakhir is also the location of the biannual Bahrain International Airshow[3] as well as the Al Areen Wildlife Park, the only nature reserve and zoo located on land in Bahrain.
Bell Sports, an American manufacturer of bicycle and motorsport helmets, has a showroom located near Bahrain International Circuit.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Camping in the Sakheer Desert". bahrain.com. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ Bahrain wilderness draws families and youth
- ^ "In pictures: Bahrain International Air Show 2018 at the Sakhir Airbase". ArabianBusiness.com. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ "Al Salam Bank-Bahrain supports OMP Racing S.p.A. In the acquisition of Bell Racing Helmets Group". 22 December 2019.
26°02′00″N 50°31′00″E / 26.0333°N 50.5167°E
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