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Daily Tribune
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Nurturing National Champions
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest smelter on one site, announces the promotion of Saleem Helal Ali Yateem to Acting Manager, Casthouse Services, effective 16 June 2025. Saleem Helal Ali Yateem's career at Alba began in 2008 as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. His dedication and exceptional technical acumen were instrumental in navigating complex maintenance landscapes and spearheading critical capital expenditure projects. In his new role as Acting Manager Casthouse Services, Saleem will focus on guiding the Casthouse through dynamic market conditions to ensure the right value-added mix. Commenting on this promotion, Alba's Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali stated: 'Saleem's journey is not just a promotion; it's a testament to a vision where the future is built by Bahraini hands and led by Bahraini minds. We are proud to see national talent rising to leading roles, armed with technical knowledge and the strategic foresight to navigate complex challenges.' Saleem Helal Ali Yateem holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kuwait University, Masters in Engineering Management from University of Bahrain and a Master of Business Administration from Arabian Gulf University.
Daily Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Alba successfully migrates to Rise with SAP Private Edition
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest smelter on one site, announces the successful migration to RISE with SAP Private Cloud Edition (PCE). This milestone, completed in partnership with SAP's Customer Success & Delivery (CS&D) team, advances Alba's digital transformation journey. This strategic move provides Alba with a modern, scalable, and high-performance digital platform. It will enable enhanced functionality, an improved user experience, and powerful analytics, all crucial for navigating the evolving industrial landscape. Commenting on this achievement, Ali Al Baqali, Alba's Chief Executive Officer, stated: 'Our migration to Rise with SAP Private Cloud is more than a technological upgrade; it's a strategic leap forward. This advanced digital infrastructure will not only streamline our operations but more importantly, it will empower our teams with real-time insights, enabling faster, more informed decisions that drive productivity and sustain our competitive edge in the market.' Saquib Ahmad, Managing Director for SAP Bahrain, added, 'This complex deployment serves as a powerful example of remarkable outcomes achievable through a strong partnership between a forward-thinking customer and a dedicated delivery team. Completed within a ninemonth completion time frame, we have ensured the seamless transformation, paving the way for sustained digital innovation across the region's industrial landscape.' The project involved a highly complex, brownfield conversion from SAP ERP 6.0 EHP 8 to SAP S/4HANA 2022. This included the migration of satellite systems, technical code remediation, and the integration of SAP Fiori and SAP Analytics Cloud. The success was underpinned by the close collaboration between Alba and SAP's CS&D team, leveraging global experts and regional capabilities throughout the conversion and cutover phases.
Biz Bahrain
6 days ago
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Alba Successfully Migrates to Rise with SAP Private Edition
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest smelter on one site, announces the successful migration to RISE with SAP Private Cloud Edition (PCE). This milestone, completed in partnership with SAP's Customer Success & Delivery (CS&D) team, advances Alba's digital transformation journey. This strategic move provides Alba with a modern, scalable, and high-performance digital platform. It will enable enhanced functionality, an improved user experience, and powerful analytics, all crucial for navigating the evolving industrial landscape. Commenting on this achievement, Ali Al Baqali, Alba's Chief Executive Officer, stated: 'Our migration to Rise with SAP Private Cloud is more than a technological upgrade; it's a strategic leap forward. This advanced digital infrastructure will not only streamline our operations but more importantly, it will empower our teams with real-time insights, enabling faster, more informed decisions that drive productivity and sustain our competitive edge in the market.' Saquib Ahmad, Managing Director for SAP Bahrain, added, 'This complex deployment serves as a powerful example of remarkable outcomes achievable through a strong partnership between a forward-thinking customer and a dedicated delivery team. Completed within a nine-month completion time frame, we have ensured the seamless transformation, paving the way for sustained digital innovation across the region's industrial landscape.' The project involved a highly complex, brownfield conversion from SAP ERP 6.0 EHP 8 to SAP S/4HANA 2022. This included the migration of satellite systems, technical code remediation, and the integration of SAP Fiori and SAP Analytics Cloud. The success was underpinned by the close collaboration between Alba and SAP's CS&D team, leveraging global experts and regional capabilities throughout the conversion and cutover phases.
Daily Tribune
05-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Alba promotes Ali Al Hanan to Manager Treasury & Hedging Operations
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest smelter on one site, has announced the promotion of Ali Al Hanan to Manager, Treasury & Hedging, effective 04 June 2025. This strategic appointment underscores Alba's commitment to developing its Bahraini talent from within. Ali Al Hanan's distinguished career with Alba spans an impressive 25 years, a journey marked by consistent demonstrations of exceptional financial acumen and strategic leadership. His progression through the ranks is a prime example of how Alba invests in its national talent, providing robust pathways for growth through continuous education and professional development From an entry-level position to his most recent role as Senior Head of Treasury, Ali played a crucial role in securing Alba's refinancing deals as well as expertly managing treasury operations. Commenting on his promotion, Alba's Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali stated: 'Ali has consistently demonstrated the calibre of talent we cultivate here at Alba. His remarkable journey at Alba. With deep financial acumen honed over decades, Ali has played a key role in advancing the strategic growth of the accounting department.' Ali Al Hanan holds a bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Bahrain and a Master of Business Administration from Arabian Gulf University.
Biz Bahrain
28-05-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Alba Signs MoU with NFPA to Strengthen Fire Safety and Occupational Health Measures
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), a global self-funded U.S.-based non-profit organization, dedicated to advancing fire prevention and safety on a global scale for nearly 130 years. The signing ceremony took place between Alba's Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali and NFPA MENA's Director of International Business Development Director Eng. Dana Kamal on 12 May 2025, marking the beginning of a three-year strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing knowledge-sharing and exchanging best practices in occupational health, safety, and fire prevention initiatives. Commenting on the partnership, Alba's CEO Ali Al Baqali stated: 'Joining forces with NFPA translates Alba's ambition to not only be the world's largest aluminium smelter but also a global leader in industrial safety. As the first aluminium smelter in the region and the first manufacturing company in Bahrain to embark on this journey, we are proud to lead the way, learning from the best while sharing our advancements to contribute to a safer and more sustainable industrial world starting from Bahrain.' Adding further, Eng. Dana Kamal, Director, International Business Development MENA at NFPA, said: 'We are proud to work with Alba, one of the world's largest aluminium smelters. This agreement marks a shared commitment to advancing fire and life safety standards within Bahrain's industrial sector. By aligning with the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem™, we aim to help Alba maintain high safety standards as it continues to grow its operational footprint.' Through this partnership, Alba and NFPA will jointly develop and implement an action plan that includes hosting awareness forums, training sessions, certification programmes, and conferences to promote best practices in fire safety. Additionally, both organisations will collaborate on alignment of standards related to fire prevention and occupational safety based on shared lessons, research and data analysis.
