Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Array Innovation, a Bahrain-based leader in AI and cloud-native digital solutions. 

 

Formalised during the 2nd edition of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum, this collaboration aims to accelerate Alba's Industry 4.0 digitalisation journey through advanced AI, data analytics, and automation solutions.

 

Under this deal, Array Innovation will deploy tailored AI, machine learning, and data analytics solutions to optimise Alba's operations and boost efficiencies across its manufacturing processes. 

 

These efforts will support Alba's Industry 4.0 transformation, establishing new standards for production, safety, and sustainability in the aluminium industry, it stated.

 

Alba's Chairman of the Board of Directors, Khalid Al Rumaihi, said: "Our strategic collaboration with Array marks a significant step towards positioning Alba as a technology-driven industry leader."

 

"This partnership will not only accelerate our Industry 4.0 journey, driving operational excellence and cost reduction but also align with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 by investing in local talent. Together, Alba and ARRAY Innovation are set to advance Industry 4.0 goals and contribute to Bahrain's standing as a centre of industrial and technological excellence," he added.

 

Array Innovation Founder and CEO Alaa Saeed said: "We’re excited to partner with Alba on their Industry 4.0 initiatives, leveraging the depth of Array’s Quantitative Development and software engineering expertise to provide Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics solutions."

 

"Array is on a mission to build advanced enterprise software, analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning solutions in Bahrain while creating high value jobs for Bahrainis," he stated. 

 

"The engagement we have entered into today with Alba realises this vision, amplifies our impact in the community while strengthening Alba’s position in the global aluminium industry," he added.-TradeArabia News Service