Alba's board of directors chairman Mahmood Al Kooheji emphasised that the expertise of Alba's national workforce has enabled the company to be recognised as one of the most modern aluminium smelters in the world and a major contributor to the national economy.
He added that the expertise of Alba's national workforce has been a matter of great pride for the country since the company's Bahraini employees have proved their skills and capabilities in every position.
This statement was made by Mr Al Kooheji to mark the retirement of Alba chief executive Ahmed Saleh Al Noaimi after 35 years of service that saw him rise through the ranks, assume various leadership positions in the company till his appointment as chief executive in 2006.
"Ahmed Al Noaimi's national experience helped Alba earn international recognition. He contributed towards making Alba the home of the world's longest reduction line by developing a financing plan for Potline 5. He also played a key role in opening new markets in the Far East and in other major developments within the company in which he provided his input," said Mr Al Kooheji.
Mr Al Noaimi said that he valued the trust that the Alba chairman and the board of directors had placed in him during his tenure as chief executive.