Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), an international aluminium smelter, has appointed Fuad A Hussain, a Bahraini national, as the new manager for its calciner & marine unit.

Fuad A Husain joined Alba in 1992 as an operator in power station. In 2010, he was appointed as superintendent, desalination and marine operations and in 2012, was promoted to senior superintendent of the same department, said a statement from the company.

Hussain has an Associate Diploma in Chemical Engineering from University of Bahrain and holds an MBA from University College of Bahrain as well as Huddersfield University, UK, it added.

Alba's chief executive Officer Tim Murray, said: "Hussain’s appointment is an ideal example of our company’s belief in developing and promoting Bahraini nationals from within the company to high level management positions.”

“The Calciner & Marine plays a crucial role in Alba’s operations, especially as we embark on further expansion,” he said.  – TradeArabia News Service