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...
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...
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Redefine Properties has collaborated with Cash4Trash (C4T) to create innovative reverse vending machines that utilise 4IR technology to automate the process of collecting, sorting, and handling used beverage containers for recycling or reuse. The concept was the winning idea of REIT's first...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, said they would like to strengthen relationships with key aluminium producers in the Arab World at a meeting with the Egyptian Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, His Excellency Dr...
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's biggest aluminium smelter outside of China, signed a deal with Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) for operation and maintenance. As part of this agreement, both parties undertake to exchange energy on an annual and seasonal basis to boost power...
The latest data from the International Aluminium Institute showed primary aluminium production in Africa recorded a fall of 3,000 tonnes or 2.29 per cent month-on-month during April 2023, coming in at 128,000 tonnes. In March 2023, Africa’s output stood at 131,000 tonnes , up by 8,000 tonnes or...
Emirates Global Aluminium, a leading industrial company in the UAE besides oil and gas, has signed a memorandum of understanding with BP. The purpose is to explore potential projects and opportunities that could decrease the carbon intensity of EGA's calcined petroleum coke supply. This non-binding...
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter ex-China, has entered into an operation and maintenance agreement with Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA). As part of this agreement, both entities can exchange energy annually and seasonally to increase power efficiency...
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is the new home to Sparklo's reverse vending machine. Sparklo, a cleantech firm aiming to overhaul the recycling business, is a manufacturer and operator of reverse vending machines (RVMs), enabling customers to recycle aluminium cans and plastic bottles in...
Aluminium is not only making its presence felt in the automobiles or electronics sector but also in the art or design department. To begin with, Sophie Couture, a renowned Dubai-based fashion powerhouse, recently showcased a black and silver hooded gown of delicate and beautiful elements like...
Employees at the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) recycled 221,900 aluminium cans and plastic bottles from October last year through the end of April 2023, which were passed over to a local manufacturing firm and utilised to make around 11,600 T-shirts and other items. The use of...
On Wednesday, May 17, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, announced that it partnered with Gulf Extrusions and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to use CelestiAL solar aluminium in space. CelestiAL aluminium...
Ma'aden, a Saudi state-owned mining company headquartered in Riyadh, is acquiring a 9.9 per cent stake in Vancouver's Ivanhoe Electric for $126.5 million. The news came on Tuesday, May 16, after Ma'aden announced signing an agreement with the American company. As per the deal, Ma'den is purchasing...
Last week, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) declared that Oman Aluminium Rolling Company (OARC) has successfully been registered as a new Production and Transformation member. OARC is a green field aluminium rolling mill located in Oman, established in 2011. The plant is situated in the...
The platform that offers to transform, decarbonize, and future-proof economies UAE Climate Tech brings together over 1,500 leaders from technology giants, major industries, finance, government, civil society, and the energy sector in Abu Dhabi. Technology has the ability to transform one of the...
The Equipment and Manufacturing West Africa Expo is a unique platform bringing together influential decision-makers, innovators, and suppliers from the region and beyond. The event allows attendees to network with 4000 industry peers and find the ideal products and solutions from local and...
According to a recent report, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, welcomed Mr Ni Ruchi, the Ambassador of People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Bahrai, at Alba's premises on May 7, 2023. Alba’s Chief Executive...
The Alba Calciner and Alba Smelter in Bahrain have received Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification. This is the first Middle Eastern entity to be certified against the new CoC Standard V2, released in May 2022 after a multi-year review...
Norsk Hydro reported first-quarter results for 2023, which ended March 31, indicating a 4.11 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue from NOK 46,616 million to NOK 48,534 million, driven by a steady LME aluminium pricing that began the quarter at US$2,378 per tonne and concluded at US$2,413 per...
According to the International Aluminium Institute, alumina production in Africa & Asia (ex-China) stood at 1.070 million tonnes during March 2023, which reflected an increase of 2.88 per cent month-on-month. The output grew in March after a decline of 7.06 per cent in the previous month from 1.119...
