Aluminium Bahrain (Alba)

Name: Aluminium Bahrain (Alba)
Address: PO Box 570, Manama, BH
Telephone: +973 17830000

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Alba is one of the largest aluminium smelters in the world with more than 50 years of excellence. Read more about Alba by visiting our official website.

Alba is a world-leading aluminium smelter with a proud 50-year legacy in operational excellence, safety, environmental responsibility, and community development. A blue-chip asset of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Company produces high-quality Aluminium products in the form of Standard and Value-Added Products (VAP)s, which are exported to more than 280 global customers.

02/06/2026

Alba announced its US$2.2 billion acquisition of Aluminium Dunkerque, having signed a Memorandum of Understanding with co-investor Bpifrance alongside the Choose France Summit in Paris.

Signed in the presence of HE Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, and the French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, Mr. Nicolas Forissier, the MoU between Alba and Bpifrance provides for a capital investment of EUR 100 million by Bpifrance in the transaction, representing a 6% ownership stake in Aluminium Dunkerque, subject to the completion of customary approvals.

The partnership supports Alba’s ambition to build a global low-carbon aluminium platform with strongholds in the GCC and Europe, further strengthening the long-term economic and industrial relationship between Bahrain and France.

The acquisition remains subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with completion expected in 2026.

Read announcement: https://bit.ly/4vhMTw1

12/05/2026

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) (Ticker Code: ALBH), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has reported a Profit attributable to Equity holders of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. of BD75.3 million (US$200.3 million) for the first quarter of 2026, up by 316% Year-over-Year (YoY), versus BD18.1 million (US$48.2 million) for the same period in 2025. The Company reported Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share of fils 53 for Q1 2026 versus fils 13 for the same period in 2025. Total Comprehensive Income attributable to Equity holders of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. for Q1 2026 stood at BD76.1 million (US$202.4 million) versus BD16.8 million (US$44.7 million) for the same period in 2025 – up by 353% YoY.

Read article: https://bit.ly/4fhsQsX

12/03/2026

Alba held its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 12 March 2026, via virtual attendance, in accordance with applicable regulations. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Mr. Khalid Omar Al Rumaihi, Chairman of Alba’s Board and attended by Alba’s Board of Directors, Executive Management, shareholders, and representatives from regulatory authorities.

Read article: https://bit.ly/3P1msuY

09/03/2026

Alba 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.

Shoji joined Alba in December 2020 and played a pivotal role in establishing Alba’s Singapore Branch, which now serves as the Company’s sales hub for Asia. Over the past few years, he has been instrumental in deepening Alba’s presence in Asia Pacific, including successfully penetrating the Japanese market where Alba supplies all Value Added Products (VAP), while building a strong reputation for product quality and customer service. His efforts have also supported Alba’s expansion into other markets such as Thailand and across the wider Far East.

Read article: https://bit.ly/40mvHby

02/03/2026

Alba has entered into an exclusive agreement with American Industrial Partners (AIP) for the acquisition of Aluminium Dunkerque, the European Union’s largest primary aluminium smelter. The planned transaction marks the expansion of Alba’s operational footprint into international markets and forms a geographically diversified industrial group poised to benefit from the acceleration in global aluminium demand.

Read article: https://bit.ly/4u8DreN

25/02/2026

Alba recognised 16 national employees with the ‘Inspirational Employee of the Year’ 2025 Awards during a ceremony held on 24 February 2026 at the Company’s Al Dana Hall. The awards were presented by Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali, as part of Alba’s ongoing commitment to recognising and developing Bahraini talent.

Read article: https://bit.ly/4c8cC3T

24/02/2026

Alba’s CEO Ali Al Baqali inaugurated the Company’s Ramadan Safety Campaign, themed ‘Five Star Safety, One Spirit of Ramadan’, on 24 February 2026 at the Oasis Hall in the presence of Executives, Managers and employees from across the plant.

This year’s campaign is led entirely by Alba’s women, highlighting their important role in championing and strengthening the Company’s safety culture.

Read article: https://bit.ly/4cKVYYj

17/02/2026

Alba (Ticker Code: ALBH) has reported a Profit of BD108.7 million (US$289.2 million) for Q4 2025, up by 193.4% YoY versus a Profit of BD37.1 million (US$98.6 million) for the same period in 2024. The Company reported Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share of fils 76 for Q4 2025 versus Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share of fils 26 for the same period in 2024. The Total Comprehensive Income for Q4 2025 stood at BD107 million (US$284.7 million) versus a Total Comprehensive Income for Q4 2024 at BD38.1 million (US$101.3 million), up by 181% YoY.

Read article: https://bit.ly/4rYuqDm

12/02/2026

Alba marked Bahrain Sports Day with a walkathon held at its HRH Princess Sabeeka Oasis on Thursday 12 February 2026. The event was led by the CEO Ali Al Baqali and attended by members of the executive team as well as employees from various departments.
Read article: https://bit.ly/4qwCBFy

08/02/2026

As part of Alba commitment to social responsibility, a group of female employees from the Alba Community Service Committee organised a visit to the Hope Institute for Special Education on 05 February 2026.

The visit featured a variety of recreational activities for the children, along with the distribution of gifts, creating an atmosphere filled with joy and positivity.

Read article: https://bit.ly/3MwcwbM

Address

PO Box 570
Manama

Telephone

+973 17830000

Website

http://www.albasmelter.com/

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