Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), a leading aluminium smelter in the world, today (December 29) marked the Bahraini Women’s Day by honouring its women employees with a celebration at the Oasis Hall, Alba.

The event was chaired by Alba’s chief financial officer Ali Al Baqali and was attended by its executive management, directors and managers, which displayed the company’s commitment towards empowering women at all levels, said a statement from Alba.

During the celebration, Alba hailed the contribution of its women employees and held a luncheon where they were felicitated with a small gift as a token of appreciation, it said.

Al Baqali said: “Bahraini Women’s Day is a symbol of the achievements of the women in our kingdom, and the progressive path that has been set by them.”

“I applaud our women employees for their dedication and support as well as their key role in the development and success of our company. We will also continue to provide equal opportunities for the women in our society,” he added.

Alba currently has one of the largest number of women employees as an industrial company in Bahrain.

The company is widely praised for its gender equality and merit-based opportunities for women at all levels, it stated. – TradeArabia News Service