20 Thursday, March 23, 2017 ‘Save to Sustain’ Students spread the message of ‘Save and Sustain’ DT News Network line of the event, A. Hussain Manama Bin Ali Mirza, the Electricity he Kingdom’s Adhari and Water Minister said: Park was filled with smiles “The department is constantly asT over 100 students took up trying to find ways of saving the cause of saving water at water in the Kingdom and a World Water Day event solving the Gulf’s water hosted by the Electricity and scarcity issues. I am proud of Water Authority (EWA) of my team to have initiated this Bahrain. event which includes so many The EWA celebrated students and hope to devise World Water Day and Gulf many more innovative and Conservation Week (22-28 environment-friendly ideas in March) to create awareness the future.” about water conservation and A speech made by UN find solutions to water scarcity Participants pose with the EWA heads and guests Secretary General, Ban issues in the Gulf region. importance of saving water create awareness. They are Committees in all schools. methods of preserving water. Ki-moon was also read out at The programme and and spread the message of the future of Bahrain and an They educate students about Students and experts from the event. World Water Day exhibition was attended ‘Save to Sustain’ through aware youth can make a world different ways to conserve Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman was established by the United by representatives of the creative plays, self-composed of a difference to its nation,” water and also teach them Institute of Technology Nations in 1992 in conformity United Nations Environment songs and vibrant art-work. said Abbas Ali AlKhayat, about important concepts such presented inventive with the recommendations Program (UNEP), the “It is everyone’s spokesperson of Electricity as sustainable development in Hydroponic and Aeroponic of the United Nations Supreme Council for responsibility to save this and Water Authority. a simple manner.” water saving devices which Conference on Environment Environment, the Municipal valuable resource but our main Emphasising on the steps The event also hosted help in creating a balance and Development (UNCED) Capital Council and deputies aim was to include children taken by the department, he an exhibition for students between water, soil and to learn more about water- of the capital governorate. and youngsters in the process added: “We have recently to showcase their themed oxygen in the environment. related issues, be inspired and Students reflected upon the of water conservation and to formed Water Conservation artwork and innovative Speaking to DT News in make a difference. Chief Guests at the exhibition Students in action Students perform at the event Tom Jones concert at Spring of Culture Manama Not Unusual”, “Kiss”, “Deliliah”, Rossdale for the 2017 series. His and online at www.springofculture. egendary performer and “What’s New Pussycat”, “I’ll Never autobiography “Over The Top And org. recording artist Sir Tom Jones Fall In Love Again” and “If I Only Back”, which tells the story of his The Spring of Culture contributes isL set to perform at the electrifying Knew”. At the age of 76 Tom is not spirited and rich life, was published significantly to Bahrain’s tourism grand finale of this years’ Spring of slowing down; his recent albums in 2015. sector each year and tourism is Culture festival. The concert will “Long Lost Suitcase”, “Spirit In The Tom Jones’ concert at the Spring a key priority sector for the EDB take place at Bahrain Bay at 8pm Room” and “Praise & Blame” have of Culture 2017’s grand finale is as part of its development plans on 7th April. been widely regarded as his best organised by the Bahrain Economic for the Kingdom. Visitor numbers Tom Jones has cemented ever work. Development Board (EDB), and to the Kingdom are increasing his place amongst music’s icons Today, Tom is one of four tickets for the performance can be year-on-year. In 2015, 11.6 million following a critically acclaimed celebrity Coaches on The Voice purchased on 25th of March 2017 people visited Bahrain. By 2016, career that has spanned five decades UK, working alongside Will.i.am, at the Spring of Culture stand at this had increased by 6% to 12.2 Tom Jones and includes hits such as “It’s Jennifer Hudson and Gavin City Centre Bahrain Entrance 4 million..