Alba meets all its development programme targets for 2023, enhancing skills of more than 660 employees

On January 7, 2024, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) held a ceremony to recognise the employees’ efforts behind the successful completion of the planned development programmes in 2023, which could be possible because of the constant skill development and training programmes given to the employees to enhance their workmanship.

Alba’s CEO Ali Al Baqali said that more than 660 employees were trained through various skill development initiatives in 2023 to propel their careers forward. He also informed that Alba achieved a company-wide 6.8% of total work hours allocated to capacity-building activities in 2023, much above the industry average of 5%.

CEO Ali Al Baqali stated, “Our greatest asset isn’t the machinery nor equipment, but our people. Our people are the beating pulse of this Company, and their growth is our greatest investment.”

Through customised programmes like Al Jisr and Skill Matrix for non-supervisory colleagues and the comprehensive Training and Development Programme for the leadership team, Alba upskilled and enriched its human capital. Besides, Alba brought up a Learning Ecosystem consisting of diploma programmes, cutting-edge masters, BSc, and Top-up BEng in collaboration with prestigious local and international institutions to shape the generation of future leaders.

Adding further, CEO Ali Al Baqali said, “When we invest in our people, we invest in Alba’s future. By expanding our workforce skillset, we provide them with the resources to fuel their journey; by embracing lifelong learning, we cultivate a culture of curiosity and knowledge-sharing where every day is an opportunity to grow; and by unleashing their potential, we push their boundaries through mentorship and personalised development plans – all of which will empower them to take Alba into their next chapter of growth.”