At Alba, we don’t just produce aluminium; we cultivate a culture of safety and national pride. Our strategic focus on ‘Albawee’ spirit, talent development, and open collaboration will ensure we remain a global leader.

CEO message

  • The Foundation of our Success: Over the past five decades, Alba has consistently reinforced its foundational pillars: prioritising employee well-being and workplace safety, fostering the growth of our national workforce, upholding a steadfast commitment to operational efficiency, and investing in the development of our community.
  • 2024: A Year of Strategic Milestones Alba achieved significant milestones across diverse strategic fronts. Notably, we successfully executed the First Fire of the M701JAC Gas Turbine at Power Station 5 Block 4 Project, marking a crucial step in our power generation capabilities. We also launched EternAlTM, our low-carbon product line, underscoring our dedication to sustainable practices. Furthermore, strategic partnerships were forged with Daiki Aluminium for a sustainable aluminium dross processing facility in Bahrain, and long-term agreements were secured with Bapco Energies for natural gas supply and Alcoa for alumina requirements.
  • The year was also defined by our remarkable resilience. Following the R16 Rectiformer Fire incident, we achieved an unprecedented recovery of Line 1 operations, simultaneously setting a new annual production record. This testament to our operational excellence was complemented by achieving 29 million safe-working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) and maintaining an exemplary record of zero heat-related injuries and illnesses for the eighth consecutive summer.
  • People First: the Heart of Alba’s Success Our achievements are a direct result of the unwavering commitment and dedication of our workforce.
  • At Alba, our employees remain our most valuable asset. Our dedication to our national workforce is demonstrated by the promotion of over 2,080 employees, achieving a Bahrainisation rate of 87% of our total workforce, and enrolling over 1,400 national employees in professional development programs within the last five years.
  • Looking forward to 2025, Alba remains steadfast in its pursuit of strategic objectives designed to drive sustainable value and cement our position as a global leader.
  • Our focus will be anchored in four key objectives:
    • Cultivating the ‘Albawee’ Spirit: We will reinforce a culture of pride, ownership, and unwavering commitment to excellence, fostering a unified and engaged workforce.
    • Strategic Talent Development ‘Tapping into Talent’: We will intensify our efforts to identify, nurture, and develop our talent, ensuring our workforce is equipped with the skills necessary to navigate future challenges and opportunities.
    • Driving Innovation through Alba’s Open Space: We will foster an environment of open dialogue and collaborative problem-solving, driving innovation, inclusivity and continuous improvement across all operations.
    • Advancing Digital Transformation through e-Al Hassalah Year-2: Building upon the success of the first year, we will further leverage digital technologies to drive efficiency and shareholder value, promote sustainability, and drive data-driven decision-making.
  • Through these strategic objectives, Alba is committed to capitalising on emerging opportunities, delivering sustainable value to our shareholders, and reinforcing our leadership in the global aluminium industry as the safest smelter.
    We are confident that 2025 will be a year of continued success and strategic advancement.
  • Ali Al Baqali Chief Executive Officer