Alba inaugurates its Mangrove Nursery to mark the occasion of International Mangrove Day
As part of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s strategic initiatives under its Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Roadmap, Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali, inaugurated Alba’s Mangrove Nursery on 26 July 2023 to mark the occasion of ‘International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem’.
Alba implements Virtual Reality in training courses in partnership with Atyaf eSolutions
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters, has partnered with Atyaf eSolutions Co. W.L.L, to implement Virtual Reality (VR) technology in five different areas for its in-house training courses.
Alba Launches its Summer Safety & Health Campaign ‘Stop, Think, & Act’
“Our commitment to Safety is not limited to a certain period of time. Safety is everyday and 24-hours seven days a week. Our campaigns play an important role in strengthening the Safety culture amongst our employees and contractors’ workers as well as reinforce our core Safety principles,” said the Chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, in his opening speech during the launch of Alba’s Summer Safety and Health Campaign ‘Stop, Think, & Act’ held on 17 July 2023 at Alba’s Oasis Hall.
Alba Joins Forces with Nasser Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Centre to Advance in AI
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters, underlined its commitment to advance in Artificial Intelligence (AI) within its operations with the successful completion of “Green Anode Density Prediction” -- one of the many joint projects with Nasser Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Centre.
Alba Chairman visits Mitsubishi Heavy Industries facilities in Japan
“We are very excited to witness first-hand the JAC Advanced Gas Turbine (GT), the first of its kind in the world GT manufactured for a primary aluminium smelter, ready to be shipped to Bahrain for Alba’s Power Station 5 (PS5) Block 4 Project,” stated Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s Chairman of the Board Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa during his recent field-tour to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI)’s Takasago Machinery Works and Hydrogen Park, in Hyogo Prefecture Japan.
Alba: first Company in the Kingdom to use Solar-Electric powered industrial personnel carriers
Following the launch of its ESG Roadmap in April 2022, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), is accelerating its actions towards carbon neutrality with the commissioning of three solar charging stations that will cater to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Solar-Electric powered industrial Personnel Carriers (PCs) being driven within the smelter’s premises.
Alba wins prestigious Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Award for 2023
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the largest aluminium smelter in the world ex-China, was the proud winner of the ‘Metals & Mining Deal of the Year’ by Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards 2023 held on 07 June 2023 at Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre, Dubai.
Alba holds Reverse Insurance Roadshow with major insurance and reinsurance markets
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), the largest aluminium smelter in the world ex-China, held a Reverse Insurance Roadshow, the first of its kind in MENA region, with top-rated insurance and reinsurance markets, in collaboration with Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (BKIC) and reinsurance broker Willis Tower Watson on 06 and 07 June 2023 followed by a detailed field tour at Alba premises.
Alba Chairman highlights the Company’s decarbonisation drives at the 26th Arab-German Business Forum
“The world is changing and as we gather here in this Forum, we should take on the responsibility for finding answers to the most pressing ESG challenges of our time to foster a better future for generations to come,” stated the Chairman of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, while addressing the participants of the 26th Arab German Business Forum that was held from 05 – 07 June 2023 at The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, Germany.
Alba’s Safety culture recognised with British Safety Council’s Award
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the largest aluminium smelter in the world ex-China, is the proud recipient of the 2023 International Safety Award with Merit from the British Safety Council (BSC), which came in recognition of its efforts to maintain a safe and healthy work environment during 2022.