Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has appointed three executives across finance, legal and organisational development, strengthening its leadership capabilities as the company prepares for its next phase of growth. Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site,...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, is pleased to announce the recent promotions of S. Abbas S. Baqer to Manager Calciner & Marine and Ali Aseeri to Manager Engineering & Projects. Since joining Alba in 1989 as a Vocational Trainee, S. Abbas S. Baqer...
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On Thursday, February 2, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2022 financial results, announcing a sharp downfall of Q4 profit by 78 per cent year-on-year from BD181.2 million (US$481.8 million) to BD39.4 million (US$104.9 million). For the full year, Alba...
Ali Al Baqali, the CEO of Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), one of the world's largest aluminium smelters ex-China, was recognized by the National Safety Council's (NSC) list for the 'CEOs Who Get It' list in 2023. Being the only Arab on the list, he was honoured for his dedication to preserving and...
The primary aluminium sector has witnessed progressive initiatives this week, with Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) hosting a drive to commission the Forced Cooling Network (F.C.N.) Project at Potlines 4 and 5, allowing the first aluminium smelter in the Middle East to augment production capacity by...
On Monday, January 16, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) held a programme to commission the Forced Cooling Network (FCN) Project at Potlines 4 and 5. The occasion was attended by Alba's Chairman Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa and Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali, along with Directors...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the world's largest aluminium smelters, announced that it had awarded its Solar Farm Project to Advanced United Systems (AUS) for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic (P.V.) Panels covering 37,000 m2 with a capacity of more than 6 Megawatts (M.W.). The...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the first aluminium smelter in the Middle East, which opened its doors in 1971, announced on January 3, 2023, that it had achieved a new historic production record of 1,600,111 tonnes in 2022, an increase of 38,889 tonnes from 1,561,222 tonnes in 2021 (+2.5%...
On January 03, 2023, the first aluminium smelter in the Middle East, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), which started its journey in 1971, announced that it had set a new historic production record of 1,600,111 tonnes in 2022, a rise of 38,889 tonnes versus 1,561,222 tonnes in 2021 (+2.5%...
On December 30, Bahrain’s Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC) went into an agreement with Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), where the latter would fund the construction and look after the functionality of the Club’s grandstand. The aluminium company would be crucial in sharing important...
The 24th edition of the Arab International Aluminum Conference (Arabal) hosted by Egyptalum from November 29 to December 1, 2022, was a massive success at the Nile Ritz Carlton in Cairo, Egypt. With around 22 exhibitors, the event was attended by top companies like Sohar Aluminium, EGA, Aluminium...
On December 12, 2022, under the directives of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali, the company rolled out a mini plant-wide Safety & E.S.G. Campaign, ‘Back to Core Basics’. The campaign was commenced with a welcoming note by Alba’s CEO, followed by an interactive...
Sustainability in the primary aluminium industry has grabbed the limelight this year. Both producers and consumers are increasingly making efforts to achieve a sustainable future. While the former are adopting innovative technologies and developing skills to reduce carbon emissions for producing...
On November 21, 2022, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) received two major awards – ‘Gold’ Green World Award and Green World Leader for 2022, from the Green Organisation as announced in the Green Apple Awards ceremony held at the Palace of Westminster, London, UK. Alba's Chief Executive Officer Ali...
On Monday, December 5, 2022, representatives from Bechtel and Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the biggest aluminium smelters in the world, met virtually to discuss many issues of relevance to both parties. Alba granted International Bechtel Co. Ltd. (Bechtel) the contract to carry out the...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C.’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, led the company’s delegation at the 24th edition of the Arab International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition (Arabal). The event, hosted by Egyptalum, began on November 29 and would continue...
Sustainability, or the urge to shift towards a greener environment, has become the need of the hour. Top companies and individuals, including the aluminium sector, are leaving no stone unturned to shift towards a greener industry. Aluminium as a metal generates around 1.1 billion tonnes of carbon...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has bagged the awards titled ‘Leading Corporate for Investor Relations (IR) in Bahrain' and ‘Best Investor Relations Professional – Bahrain’ at the 2022 Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) Hybrid Annual Conference and Awards on October 24, 2022, in...
Aluminium Bahrain, one of the world's largest aluminium smelters ex-China, reached the financial close on its Power Station 5 Block 4 project. The virtual signing ceremony with Sinosure was held on Monday, November 14. The $225 million facility is supported by the China Export and Credit Insurance...
This week, the global aluminium industry saw the Q3 results of some prominent aluminium companies. To begin with, Alba reported a profit of BD48 million (US$127.6 million) for the third quarter of 2022, 62% lower than the BD125.9 million (US$335 million) profit for the same quarter in 2021. In its...
