4 Sep 2024

Alba's VR and AR Training Applications Recognised with Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest single-site smelter, is the proud recipient of the prestigious Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Award 2024 (Bronze Medal) for its Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Project in Plant Operations’ training. This accolade was awarded under the category of ‘Best Use of Augmented Reality and Metaverse.

Recognised for the fifth time with the Award, Alba was selected for its innovative training applications that utilise VR and AR technologies in providing a safe, realistic and well-rounded training experience across various operational aspects.

“This award is a testament to our dedication to innovation and our commitment to providing our employees with the best possible training opportunities,” said Ali Al Baqali, the CEO of Alba. “Our VR and AR training applications are more than just tools; they are powerful instruments for enhancing employee performance and safety. By providing realistic simulations of critical situations, we are enabling our employees to develop the skills and confidence needed to excel in their roles”, Al Baqali added.

Brandon Hall Group is a leading global research and analyst firm based in USA that has been recognising companies and establishments for their excellence and best practices in the areas of learning and development, leadership development, diversity, and inclusion as well as other areas related to human resources management for over 20 years.

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