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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DUBAL to sponsor gas turbine conference
With 1,573 reduction cells arranged in seven potlines, producing more than one million tonnes of primary aluminium per annum, the total load demand for electrical power at Dubai Aluminium) is approximately 1,900 MW. This requirement is met through a captive combined cycle power station comprising...
Alba’s backs Third Untangle Autism Conference
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C.'s sponsorship with The Third Untangle Autism Conference provides a tangible demonstration of the company's commitment to support initiatives that enrich the quality of life for those with special needs, and enhance learning opportunities that would help them become...
Dubal hosts second Annual Safety Awards
In pursuit of its corporate vision 'to be one of the best companies in the global primary aluminium industry in production, markets, people and results by 2020', Dubai Aluminium strives continually for excellence in every area. This is reflected in an on-going quest to achieve 'zero harm to people...
Potroom takes shape with Emal's expansion progress
Emirates Aluminium and ECL France joined together and celebrated the installation of the first Pot Tending Machine for the project’s Phase II expansion. The PTM is one of fifteen such machines that will operate on the new potline at EMAL, which, once completed, will be the longest single potline in...
Qatalum and Hydro to study zero net energy buildings
Qatalum, Qatar Petroleum’s Aluminium extrusion plant and its Norwegian partner Hydro Aluminium has unveiled a new facility dedicated to developing aluminium-cladding for carbon neutral buildings. The ‘Zero Energy and Emission Building’ lab, located on site at the Qatalum smelter in Mesaieed...
Qatalum exhibiting at 6th Qatar Career fair
Qatalum is taking part in the 6th Qatar Career Fair, held from the 1st to 6th of April at the Qatar National Convention Centre. Qatalum is involved because of the company’s own focus on implementation of human resources projects within the Human Development pillar of the Qatar National Vision 2030...
Dubal enhances its business data management
A comprehensive exercise conducted on Friday 15 March 2013 by Dubai Aluminium has confirmed its readiness to recover and protect its information systems infrastructure in the event of a disaster. So says Ahmad M Almulla (Vice President: I.T.), who advises that DUBAL’s dependency on I.T. to run its...
UC Rusal sets conditions to resume production at ALSCON
The current operator of the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, United Company Rusal on Monday gave two conditions for resumption of operations at the aluminium factory. The company which commenced production at the factory about six years ago recently announced...
Alba applauds success of 29th GCC Traffic Week
Alba supports 29th GCC Traffic Week that took place from March 10 - 15, 2013 "Our Aim Your Safety" was the theme of the GCC Traffic Week for this year. Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. commended the recently concluded GCC Traffic Week for its success in steering greater public awareness on the need for...
Qatalum's invitation to pre-qualification for Pot Relining Service Contract 2013-2019
Qatalum Plant, one of the largest primary aluminium plants in the world, with an approx. production capacity of 600kt per year both for foundry alloy and extrusion ingots, and meets the demands of both local and international markets with the highest international quality standards, invites...
Dell to unveil its latest consumer tablet at April's GITEX Shopper
Dell will introduce its latest consumer tablet in the Middle East, the XPS 10, during GITEX Shopper from April 3rd - 6th in Dubai. Designed for professionals who require a high level of mobility, the XPS 10 delivers an exceptional tablet experience that enhances work and personal productivity....
UAE's first steam absorption chiller inaugurated at DUBAL
A quest for continuous improvement coupled with a determination to optimise organisation's energy consumption levels has led to Dubai Aluminium achieving another pioneering milestone. On this occasion, the corporation has leveraged a nominal volume of the steam produced by the captive cogeneration...
Gulf Extrusions awarded ISO/TS 16949 certification for its Dubai extrusion facility
Gulf Extrusions , a leading global manufacturer of extruded aluminum products, announced that it has attained the ISO/TS 16949 certification for its Dubai extrusion facility. Achieving this international certification for the automotive industry demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to...
Sohar aluminium rolling plant under commissioning
The aluminum rolling mill plant in Sohar is close to the completion of construction, the commissioning of all process equipment has started and liquid metal sourced from Sohar Aluminum has been introduced in the furnaces. The plant is being built on behalf of the Oman Aluminium Rolling Company, a...
Dubai's Al-Braik plans silicon smelter in Abu Dhabi
Dubai-based Al-Braik Investments on Sunday said it planned to set up a $200 million silicon smelter in Abu Dhabi, the first facility of its kind among Gulf Arab countries. Privately owned Al-Braik has obtained approval from the Khalifa Industrial Zone in Abu Dhabi (Kizad) to produce high- grade...
BHP defends South Africa electricity fee
BHP Billiton has become embroiled in a public dispute in South Africa over the price its aluminium smelters pay for electricity, amid fears power shortages will occur this winter as demand rises. South African power utility Eskom has called on customers to cut power usage by 10 per cent. And, amid...
Dubal recruits 30 UAE nationals
The on-going, co-operative efforts of the National Programmes and Development and Recruitment departments at Dubai Aluminium have been rewarded through the appointment of 30 young UAE Nationals mid-March this year. The new recruits, all of whom were reached through the corporation's participation...
Dubal supports Earth Hour for fifth consecutive year
Dubai Aluminium strives continuously to minimise the impact of its operations on the environment by implementing advanced technologies and adhering to strict operating standards. For example, conserving energy is a top priority at Dubal: the company constantly innovates to identify new...
