Aluminium extrusion 2035 demand nears 44.22Mt: Industry experts decode next decade drivers
Global aluminium extrusion demand is entering a phase with consumption projected to rise from 35.25 million tonnes in 2025 to 35.93 million tonnes in 2026 and 44.22 million tonnes by 2035, representing a 2.29 per cent CAGR. While building and construction will remain the largest end-use sector and...
Alba reaches 50m hours without LTI, strengthening aluminium safety record
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has reached 50 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) . The milestone was achieved on September 7, 2026, marking a record in the company’s history. The achievement reflects Alba’s continued focus on workplace safety across its aluminium...
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Alba participates in GAC meeting
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), a pioneering smelter in the Middle East and one of the world’s leading aluminium smelters, participated in the high-level meeting ‘Aluminium Industry Challenges and Strategy for Executives’ organised by the Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC) from November 25 to 27, 2015 in...
Qatalum launches the latest edition of Altogether magazine
During a time of enormous growth for the aluminium industry, Qatalum, Qatar’s premium smelter, recently released Issue 6 of its acclaimed “Altogether” publication. Included within the quarterly magazine are articles which not only detail Qatalum’s vast contributions to the State of Qatar but also...
Alba welcomes delegation from aluminium downstream major Midal Cables
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), one of the world’s leading aluminium smelters, received a delegation from Midal Cables comprising Chairman, Khalid Alzayani and Assistant Managing Director, Rashid Alzayani and some of their guests from Asia on December 10, 2015. The visit aimed to strengthen...
Prospects of GCC aluminium highlighted at Annual Aluminium Symposium, Qatar 2015
Qatalum in cooperation with Hydro organized the annual Aluminium Symposium in Doha, Qatar on 14 December at the Intercontinental Hotel. Titled “Aluminium, The Engine for Growth in the Region”, the day-long event was co-sponsored by Hydro, Qatar University, CAM (Centre for Advanced Materials) and...
Mozal Aluminium again considered the largest company in Mozambique
The Mozal Aluminium company was considered the largest company in Mozambique in 2014, according to the 17th edition of the list compiled by consulting firm KPMG Moçambique. KPMG analysed the performance over 2014 of the largest companies in the country through criteria such as turnover,...
EGA presents key solutions at Dubai summit
UAE-based Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) recently co-hosted and presented 10 of its authored papers at the annual conference for the International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium (ICSOBA) in Dubai, UAE. The summit marked the first time the conference has been hosted in the...
Alba CEO delivers keynote at AmCham's business luncheon
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), one of the world’s leading aluminium smelters, Chief Executive Officer Tim Murray delivered a keynote address at the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain’s Business Networking Luncheon, which was held at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay on Tuesday, December 08,...
EGA leads productive industry discussions at ICSOBA 2015
Highlighting its commitment to industry progress, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) recently co-hosted the annual conference for the International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium (ICSOBA) in Dubai. The 33rd event of its kind, ICSOBA 2015 marked the first time the conference has...
Mumtalakat's aluminium plans not price-driven, opine experts
Recent developments within Bahrain's aluminium sector, spurred by investment from sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, are not in response to global commodity prices, observed industry experts keeping a tab on GCC aluminium developments. Mumtalakat confirmed in November that it has entered a 49% joint...
NAPCO hired as official aluminium extruder for Oman project
National Aluminium Products Company (NAPCO) has entered into an agreement with Profils Systemes Gulf for a partnership project in Oman. Under the terms of the agreement, NAPCO will be the official aluminium extruder for windows and doors for the premium beachfront development. The mixed-use Saraya...
Alba gears up for Line 6 expansion project
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the world’s leading aluminium smelters, continues to look forward as the company prepares for future growth according to a statement issued by the Chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa. The statement was made...
Alba key participant and sponsor of 2nd Energy Management Conference & Exhibition 2015
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), one of the leading companies in Bahrain, is a key participant and sponsor of the 2nd Energy Management Conference & Exhibition 2015 being held from December 6 to 8, 2015, at Gulf Hotel, Manama, Bahrain. Organised under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Abdul...
Alba receives VIP delegation from Ma’aden
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), one of the world’s leading aluminium smelters, today, December 06, 2015 welcomed a VIP delegation from the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) comprising its Chairman, Engr. Abdullah Al-Saif and President, Engr. Abdulaziz Al Harbi. Ma’aden’s VIP delegation met...
Qatalum to participate in Aluminium Symposium
As the energy sector begins to face new challenges, the importance of aluminium is growing. In order to fully harness its potential, it is important that the industry not only take daring new approaches but also bolster winning formulas already in place. Annually, Qatalum, Hydro and Qatar...
Alba chairman receives lifetime achievement award from MEBLSA 2015
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) is proud to announce that its Chairman of Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Middle East Business Leaders Awards (MEBSLA) 2015. He was honoured with this prestigious award for his...
EGA migrates successfully to ISO 27001:2013
Emirates Global Aluminium announced that it has obtained initial certification to the ISO 27001:2005 ISMS standard in 2006 (in DUBAL) and in 2012 (in EMAL) as a part of its corporate information security compliance programme, which aims to reduce the threat and vulnerability posed to the business...
EGA co-hosts ICSOBA 2015 in Dubai
The International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium ("ICSOBA") and Emirates Global Aluminium (" EGA ") will collaboratively host the 33rd ICSOBA Conference and Exhibition in Dubai from 29 November to 1 December. Formed in 1963, ICSOBA's main objective is to promote the exchange...
Bahrani-Russian work team discusses aluminium industry cooperation
A special work team comprising Bahrani and Russian industry experts, who are in charge of exploring areas of cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Russia in the Aluminium industry, held its first meeting on Thursday, November 26. The meeting waschaired by the Undersecretary for Industry...
