Odisha has brought forward its investment roadshow in the United Arab Emirates as competition among Indian states for overseas capital intensifies. The programme was initially planned for December, but growing investor outreach by other states prompted the government to advance the visit, according...
What does the building and construction market mean for aluminium extrusion industry? The answer may depend less on how much the world builds and more on where it builds and what those buildings require. As construction activity picks up across regions, aluminium extrusion is set to follow - but...
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Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest smelter on one site, is the proud recipient of the prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Life President Award for its commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment as well as setting global benchmarks in...
Emirates Global Aluminium, the biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world, has been certified to the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s Chain of Custody Standard for its facilities in the UAE. The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative Chain of Custody Standard sets requirements for the tracking...
Amid the growing global demand for aluminium, Gulf producers' decision to halt fresh investments in 2025 has come as a bolt from the blue. The news came earlier this week after Mahmoud Al-Daylami, secretary general of the Dubai-based Gulf Aluminium Council, stated in an interview with Saudi Arabic...
Quality Pack International Ltd. (QPC) plans to establish a vertically integrated aluminium beverage can manufacturing and non-alcoholic beverage filling facility in the Alat Free Economic Zone, Azerbaijan. Set to commence operations in 2025, the QPC factory represents a $211 million investment in...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a major initiative to revive the Aluminium Smelting Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), a key player in the country's industrial sector. Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shaiubu Audu, stated that the revival aims to reinvigorate the local economy,...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminum smelter on one site, has joined the Open Innovation Program, backed by Bahrain’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and managed by Brinc MENA. This Program connects leading enterprises with innovative Bahraini startups and SMEs to develop...
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Railway Network, has introduced the region's first-ever "CO 2 Emission Avoidance and Reduction Certificates," an innovative initiative that highlights the environmental benefits of rail transport for its customers. This significant...
Midal Cables B.S.C., a manufacturer of aluminium rod and overhead electrical transmission cables and conductors, has received the Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification from ASI for its environmentally-conscious operations at its Ashkar facility in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Image Source: Midal...
Emirates Global Aluminium wears another hat of success on the occasion of the landmark launch of MBZ-SAT, as the region's most advanced satellite contains EGA's Celestial solar aluminium. Launched on Tuesday, January 14, from the Space Launch Complex 4E at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in...
CITIC Dicastal’s Morocco plant has been recognised as Africa’s first ‘Lighthouse Factory’ by the World Economic Forum, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s embrace of intelligent manufacturing, particularly among nations participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. Experts have said...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is the first industrial company in the United Arab Emirates and the first aluminium company globally to have been identified as an Industry 4.0 global lighthouse by the World Economic Forum. This recognition is specifically awarded to EGA's Al Taweelah site in Abu...
The term "smart" has evolved beyond its traditional association with human intellect, finding its way into the heart of modern industry. Today, it stands as a symbol of innovation and foresight, shaping everything from smart technologies that revolutionise how we live and work to smart environments...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on a single site, is convening its Annual Majlis from 14 to 18 January 2025. This event serves as a platform to foster open dialogue, two-way communication between the Company's top management and employees through multiple live...
In the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC—Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) today announced the launch of the world’s first large-scale ‘round the clock’ Giga scale project, combining solar power and...
On Monday, January 13, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) updated that its strategic merger discussion with Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) is no longer in action after being decided mutually. Ma'aden also said the same in its filing to Tadawul, adding that it would keep looking for growth...
According to a report on Friday, January 10, a key partnership agreement is signed between National Aluminium Products Company (NAPCO) and Oman Aluminium Cast Company at Knowledge Oasis Muscat to advance Madayn’s overarching goal of enhancing the market of local resources and supporting indigenous...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) yet again outperformed and achieved a new high of aluminium production in 2024. On Thursday, January 9, the company announced it attained 1,622,261 tonnes of net finished production in 2024. Image source: Alba Output over the years: From 2021 to 2023, Alba produced...
Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025 is set to convene an extraordinary assembly of global leaders. From 13 heads of state to over 140 ministers, business magnates, and technology pioneers,...
