Alba

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain's Mumtalakat reports record profits of $1.579bn for 2025

Mon, 25 May 2026

Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced another record year reflecting the strong performance of its portfolio companies and the successful implementation of the group’s strategy.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Alba Q1 net profit jumps 316% to $200.3m

Wed, 13 May 2026

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has reported a profit attributable to equity holders of BD75.3 million ($200.3 million) for the first quarter of 2026, up 316% year-over-year (YoY), versus BD18.1 million ($48.2 million) for the same period in 2025.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Alba promotes Shoji Takeuchi to lead Asia Pacific sales

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, announced the promotion of Shoji Takeuchi to Manager Sales - Asia Pacific, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in high‑growth markets.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Alba cuts 19pc output as Hormuz closure disrupts trade

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest smelter on one site, has initiated a controlled and safe shutdown of Reduction Lines 1, 2 and 3, which together represent 19% of Alba’s total production capacity, as an operational measure to preserve business continuity following the closure of Strait of Hormuz.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Alba AGM approves $202.6m dividend

Thu, 12 Mar 2026

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has approved the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders at Fils 54.06 per share, equivalent to 54.06% of the paid up capital, amounting to BD76.5 million ($202.62 million).

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Alba launches women-led Ramadan safety campaign

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, has launched the Ramadan Safety Campaign, that focuses on themes that promote overall wellbeing and encourage positive daily habits and mindful behaviour. This year's campaign is being led by Alba’s women workforce.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Alba 2025 profit surges 18.5pc to $582m on higher production, record sales

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has announced solid results for FY 2025, recording a net profit of BD219 million ($582 million), up 18.5% over the previous year, on the back of higher production and record sales volume despite market challenges.

Education, HR & Training Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Alba celebrates major contributions of its female workforce

Thu, 04 Dec 2025

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), a world-leading aluminium smelter, marked the Bahraini Women’s Day in style with a special ceremony to celebrate the contributions of its female workforce. It also pledged to create more pathways for their growth and success.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Miscellaneous

Alba wins ‘Excellence in Safety’ award at top UK event

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has been honoured with the ‘Excellence in Safety’ Award by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) during its annual awards ceremony held recently at Liverpool, UK.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Alba makes history as first aluminium smelter to earn BSC 5-Star Rating

Wed, 05 Nov 2025

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has become the first aluminium smelter in the world to achieve the British Safety Council (BSC) 5-Star certification in the past five years, stated Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali.