Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), a leading aluminium smelter in the world, has demonstrated its support for corporate citizenship by backing the ongoing Bahrain International Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award 2016.

The awards event, organised by Bahrain CSR Society, kicked off today (April 6) and will conclude tomorrow (April 7) at the Regency Hotel.

The opening ceremony, held under the patronage of Bahrain’s Energy Minister Dr Abdul Hussain Ali Mirza, was attended by Alba chief financial officer Ali Al Baqali, and chief marketing officer Khalid A Latif along with other company officials, said a statement from the company.

Al Baqali said: “Our company believes in its responsibility towards the community in which its operates and as an active corporate citizen, we believe that it is imperative for us to emphasise our strategic focus on the development of the Bahrain community and the society that made Alba one of Bahrain’s flagship assets.”

“Additionally, we hope that such conferences will help in bridging the gap between corporations and the society, while providing excellent opportunities to exchange the knowledge-base and expertise in the field of CSR and sustainable growth,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service