Sakhir (Arabic: الصخير) is a desert area located in the Kingdom of Bahrain, near Zallaq. Arabic (ar الْعَرَبيّة (informally ar عَرَبيْ) in terms of the number of speakers is the largest living member of the Semitic language A desert is a Landscape or region that receives very little precipitation. The Kingdom of Bahrain (in مملكة البحرين,, literally Kingdom of the Two Seas) is an Island country in the Persian Gulf Al Zallaq (الزلاق is a village on the western coast of Bahrain. In the past few years, it has seen many changes such as the creation of the University of Bahrain main campus, al-Areen Wildlife Park, and Bahrain International Circuit. The University of Bahrain was founded in 1986 The roots of the University go back to the late 1960s when the Higher Institutes for male and female teachers were established The Bahrain International Circuit ( Arabic: حلبة البحرين الدولية) is a venue used for Drag racing, GP2, and an annual In addition, many people come to Sakhir for camping.