Alba Makes History as First Aluminium Smelter to Earn BSC 5-Star Rating - CEO Unveils Milestone at ARABAL 2025
“Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) is the first aluminium smelter in the world to achieve the British Safety Council (BSC) 5-Star certification in the past five years,” stated Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali, during his keynote presentation ‘Setting the Global Benchmark’ at the 26th Arab International Aluminium Conference (ARABAL), hosted by Emirates Global Aluminium from 04 to 06 November in Dubai, UAE.
Global Aluminium Power Play: World’s Largest Aluminium Smelter, Alba, Partners with Shandong Innovation Group and BlueFive Capital
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, announced a strategic partnership with Shandong Innovation Group (SIG), a fully integrated global aluminium materials manufacturer, and BlueFive Capital, a global investment firm specialising in cross-border business between the GCC and Asia. This tri-partite, signed on the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf 2025 in the Kingdom of Bahrain, initiates a strategic effort to optimise global aluminium supply-chain from upstream smelting to high-value downstream products.
Alba Expands Collaboration with Array Innovation to Include Advanced Data Modelling and AI on Pot Lines for Enhanced Efficiency and Safety
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has expanded its partnership with ARRAY Innovation, a Bahrain-based leader in AI and cloud-native digital solutions, to launch a new high-tech project focused on advanced data science, machine learning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for its pot lines.
Alba and Epsilon Carbon Sign Non-Binding MoU to Secure Long-Term Supply of Liquid Coal Tar Pitch
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest smelter on one site, and Epsilon Carbon Private Limited (Epsilon Carbon), a leading integrated carbon company based in India, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a long-term supply arrangement for liquid coal tar pitch. Formalised during the Gateway Gulf Forum 2025 hosted in the Kingdom of Bahrain, this collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing Alba’s supply security and operational efficiency, while supporting Epsilon Carbon’s plans to establish a coal tar pitch melting facility in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Safety Never Sleeps: Alba Launches mini Safety & Health Campaign
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, kicked off its mini-Safety & Health (S&H) Winter Readiness Campaign ‘Ring the Safety Bell: Seasons Change, Safety is Constant’ on 29 October 2025, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to safety.
Alba Strengthens Local Talent Development with Appointment of Ahmed Mazen Matar as New Manager Training
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ahmed Mazen Matar, a Bahraini national, as its new Manager Training effective 30 October 2025. In this pivotal role, Ahmed Matar will oversee the design and implementation of training programmes across Alba’s operations, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and the Company’s long-term vision.
Heartfelt Care: Alba Women Uplifts Little Hearts at Salmaniya Medical Complex
As part of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s ongoing commitment to social responsibility and in celebration of Bahraini women’s leading role in humanitarian initiatives, female members of Alba’s Community Service Team led an initiative under the theme “Heartfelt Care” with a visit to the Children’s Ward at Salmaniya Medical Complex on 22 October 2025.
Alba CEO Applauds 20 National Employees for Their Academic Achievement
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, proudly celebrated the graduation of 20 national employees from its second cohort from the Top-Up Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) programme, delivered in collaboration with Bahrain Polytechnic. These employees completed rigorous programmes in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, gaining advanced technical knowledge and academic credentials to further their continued growth within the Company.
Alba, Tamkeen and Brinc MENA Shortlist Three Bahraini SMEs for Open Innovation Program
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, is pleased to announce its progression to the accelerator phase of the Open Innovation Program -- a strategic collaboration with the Bahrain’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and Brinc MENA - with the selection of three Bahraini startups and SMEs to join this phase following a comprehensive evaluation process. This milestone builds on Alba’s early involvement as the first company in Bahrain to join this initiative, reinforcing Alba’s commitment to fostering innovation and empowering local businesses to grow and succeed.
Alba Celebrates National Tree Week, Emphasises Commitment to Tree Planting to Help Bahrain Go Green
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) marked ‘National Tree Week’ launched by HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, with a tree planting activity led by Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali at Power Station 5 area, underscoring the Company’s commitment to planting 6,000 trees annually – within and beyond its premises – in support of Bahrain’s national goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.