Alba strengthens corporate leadership with new finance, legal and HR talent
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,...
Alba reinforces Bahrainisation with key managerial appointments
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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Bahrain opposition calls for inquiry into aluminium producer
Bahrain’s opposition has called for an independent investigation into state-run Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) after a corruption trial collapsed in London last week. Al-Wefaq, which has been at the forefront of protests in Bahrain, says losses to the public purse should be investigated by the...
Bahrain's Alba on track to exceed last year's production-record
Aluminium Bahrain, also known as Alba, has said it is on track to exceed the production-record of 890,000 metric tonnes set last year. The company described 2013 as "an exceptional operational performance despite tough market conditions". Chairman Mahmood Hashim Al Kooheji said in a statement:...
Alba backs 4th SME Conference and Exhibition
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) reiterated its commitment towards supporting initiatives that help boost Bahrain’s economy by providing a sponsorship of BD 3000 towards the 4th Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Conference & Exhibition, which will be held from December 10 to 12, 2013 at the Crowne...
Alba backs key energy conference
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) reaffirmed its commitment towards the responsible use of natural resources for the sustained economic growth of the country through the platinum sponsorship of BD7,500 for the 1st Energy Management Conference & Exhibition 2013 beginning today. The three-day event will be...
Alba bounces back to profit
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) swung to a third-quarter net profit on higher sales to Saudi Arabia, the owner of the world's fourth-largest aluminium smelter said. Net profit for the three months to 30 September was BD4.9 million ( $13 million ), versus a net loss of BD13 million a year earlier. Alba...
Alba’s cost-saving initiatives support SMEs in Bahrain
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), in its continual efforts to boost organisational efficiency, has implemented numerous cost-saving strategies, which enhances the company’s productivity as well as supports Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Kingdom. Alba’s Supply Chain Group has achieved greater...
Alba wins best company for investor relations in Bahrain
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) won the Best Company for Investor Relations in Bahrain Award for the third consecutive year at the Middle East Investor Relations Society (ME-IR) Annual Conference and Awards 2013, which took place recently in Dubai at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, DIFC. The Middle East...
Alba boosts efficiency with new technology at Lines 1-3
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) boosted efficiency levels at the plant with a recent upgrade to the new resistor preheating method for Pot Lines 1 - 3. Using principles of lean management and operational efficiency, this new technique is cost and energy efficient as compared to the earlier method....
Alba launches vocational training programme for Bahrainis
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), committed to Bahrainisation and determined to empowering young Bahrainis, launched a new batch of Vocational Training (VT) Programme on November 3, 2013. Organised in conjunction with Tamkeen, the programme recruited 60 young Bahrainis - 20 secondary school...
Alba continues to excel despite low metal prices
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) swung to a third-quarter net profit on higher sales to Saudi Arabia, the owner of the world’s fourth-largest aluminium smelter said on Wednesday. Alba increased its sales by 4.2% YoY thanks to a strong Saudi demand while production rose by 4.7% YoY on the back of strong...
Gulf aluminium producers are to double their slice of global output by 2020
Arabian Gulf aluminium producers are on track to nearly double their slice of global output by 2020 as the Gulf is the only region outside China expanding capacity in the industry. This comes despite Qatalum, a key player, putting its expansion plans on hold. The joint venture between Qatar...
Alba participates in ARABAL 2013
Alba participates in the 17th International Arab Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (Arabal 2013) taking place from November 05 - 07, 2013 at the St Regis Hotel, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alba 's Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray will join key members of other GCC smelters for a panel...
Alba supports invest in Bahrain Forum & Exhibition 2013
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), in a tangible demonstration of its support of Bahrain's role as a key investment destination, sponsored the Invest in Bahrain Forum & Exhibition 2013, which took place at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Held...
Alba appoints new manager for Workshop & Maintenance Services
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)'s Chief Executive Tim Murray announced the appointment of Gopichand Talreja as the new Manager of Workshop & Maintenance Services. Mr. Talreja has been with Alba since 1992 when he joined the planning section of the Carbon Maintenance Department during the Line 4...
Alba’s learning culture highlighted in Training Review H1 2013
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)'s continuing success in bolstering a learning culture across all levels of the organisation combined with steps taken towards strengthening the professional development of its national workforce were outlined in the Alba Training Review H1 2013 that was officially...
Aluminium Bahrain sales soar 4.2% in Q3 2013
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) continues to maintain a positive momentum in Q3 2013 with sales figures up by 4.2% year-on-year to reach 227,758 metric tonnes (mt) versus 218,507 mt in Q3 2012 while production figures increased by 10,377 mt to reach 230,058 mt as compared to the same period of 2012....
Alba on track to meet 2013 targets despite low LME prices
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), one of the largest and most modern aluminium smelters in the world, is on track to meet its growth targets despite low LME prices, said its top official. Speaking at Alba's third quarterly meeting for 2013, chairman Mahmood Hashim Al Kooheji said Alba had made a...
Aluminium strategy of the Kingdom of Bahrain is focused on downstream sector
The aluminium strategy of the Kingdom of Bahrain is focused on its downstream sector, with the country having already signed three agreements for investments based on its smelter expansion project, an executive at the state’s investment arm said. The investments will come in the form of processing...
