Is there a military presence in or near Manama?

Some activities in Bahrain can technically be found elsewhere, such as the indoor trampoline park, the go-karting track, and the indoor skydiving building. Where uniquely local events are concerned, there are larger events such as Bahrain Comic Con which occur annually, and smaller events such as donkey races, open drives on the F1 track, and local craft fairs that crop up every few months or so. The local military base puts on air shows over the field next to Bahrain’s F1 track, a rare event which is accompanied by lotteries and a carnival-like fair.