Aluminium Bahrain BSC (ALBA)

Alba chief executive Ali Al Baqali conducted after-Iftar safety visits across the smelter s key operational areas including Power Reduction and Casthouse. Mr Al Baqali was accompanied by senior company officials during the late evening visits which were aimed at reinforcing safety awareness and engage with shift shopfloor workers during Ramadan. A long-standing Alba tradition this initiative underscores the company s commitment to employee safety and well-being while also facilitating direct interaction between senior company officials and shopfloor teams in the spirit of the holy month. Addressing shopfloor employees and contractor workers Mr Al Baqali highlighted the importance of maintaining healthy lifestyle habits particularly in nutrition and rest to ensure focus and alertness during Ramadan. Celebrating employees for their exceptional safety performance was a key highlight of the evening further uplifting morale and reinforcing Alba s robust safety culture.

ALUMINIUM Bahrain (Alba) the world s largest smelter on one site held its 15th annual general meeting (AGM) and extraordinary general meeting (EGM) yesterday at Al Manama Ballroom at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. The meeting was led by chairman Khalid Al Rumaihi and attended by board members executive management Alba shareholders and representatives from regulatory bodies. During the AGM meeting the shareholders approved the appointment of Rasha Sabkar as an expert board member; in addition to ratifying the appointment of Khaled Rowais and Ahmed Al Shaikh as board members. Moreover minutes of the previous annual general meeting held on March 7 last year were reviewed and approved. The meeting also discussed and approved the report of the board of directors for the company s business/activities along with the financial statements for the year ended December 31 2024. Approvals were given to the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders at 45.17 fils per share or 45.17 per cent of the paid-up capital (inclusive of the interim dividend of 18.59 fils per share which was already distributed to shareholders on September 11 2024) which is BD63 948 538 for the year ended December 31 2024 and the transfer of BD120 593 462 to the retained earnings. The discussion also covered the corporate governance report for 2024 and the meeting approved the re-appointment of Ernst & Young as the company s external auditors for the fiscal year 2025. During the extraordinary general meeting the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 7 2024 were reviewed and approved. Approvals were also given to the amendment and restatement of the memorandum and articles of association (Article no. 7) by removing Sabic Industrial Investments Company (Commercial Registration No. 10101812081) and adding Saudi Arabia Mining Company (Ma aden) (Commercial Registration No. 1010164391) subject to the approval of regulatory authorities.

Alba the world s largest single site smelter recognised 12 exceptional contracting companies based in Bahrain for their top performance in safety and well-being throughout 2024 in an awarding ceremony that was held at the Oasis Hall. Alba s chief executive Ali Al Baqali awarded the senior representatives from each contracting company at the ceremony which was attended by the Labour Ministry s director of inspection and occupational safety Mustafa Al Shaikh as well as several top Alba officials. The selection process was based on Alba s rigorous point system which comprehensively evaluate the companies across three key areas - supply of workforce supply of service and well-being conditions outside Alba such as workers accommodation following ongoing inspections and rigorous audits. This initiative aligns with Alba s Sustainable and Responsible Sourcing Policy which ensures that environmental social and economic impacts are responsibly managed across the company s supply chain.

Alba the world s largest single-site smelter has become a signatory of the Sea Cargo Charter underlining its commitment to sustainable maritime shipping. Alba is the first from Bahrain and the second signatory from the Middle East to join the charter. The Sea Cargo Charter serves as a global framework for assessing and disclosing the climate alignment of chartering activities of charterers and shipowners. It enables cargo-owners and shipowners to align their operations with responsible environmental practices driving the decarbonisation of international shipping and contributing to a more sustainable future for maritime shipping and society. Commenting on the signing Alba chief executive Ali Al Baqali said: Alba s commitment to joining the Sea Cargo Charter reflects our dedication to sustainable practices and a cleaner future. We believe that by working together with industry leaders we can drive positive change in maritime shipping and reduce our environmental impact. The Sea Cargo Charter s mission of promoting transparency accountability and decarbonisation aligns perfectly with our values and we are proud to be part of this important initiative. Adding further Sea Cargo Charter chair Rasmus Bach Nielsen said: With the inclusion of Alba the Sea Cargo Charter continues to expand its influence and sectoral reach reinforcing our shared commitment to responsible maritime practices. Alba s membership underscores the increasing role of aluminium producers in shaping a more transparent and sustainable shipping industry and we are delighted to welcome them to our initiative. As much as 72.6 per cent of Alba products are exported worldwide through its sales offices in Zurich and Singapore as well as a subsidiary in Atlanta US.

Alba a safety leader in the global aluminium industry has started its Safety and Health campaign for Ramadan. Launched ahead of the holy month at the SHE Hall under the theme Be an Albawee in Ramadan the campaign aims at prioritising the safety and well-being of employees and contractors workers through a range of various interactive activities including hybrid lectures by external and internal experts as well as plant visits before and after Iftar that foster meaningful engagement between management and shopfloor employees. Present during the event were Alba executives directors managers and employees from different departments. The campaign s inaugural three sessions held from February 25 to 27 featured informative presentations on safety food waste reduction nutrition and exercise during Ramadan. These sessions were delivered by Arab Open University (AOU) psychological and social counsellor Dr Masooma Kadhem Supreme Council for Environment senior environmental specialist Sadiq Rahma and Alba employee and bodybuilding coach Qasim Al Hammam.

Alba chief executive Ali Al Baqali conducted after-Iftar safety visits across the smelter s key operational areas including Power Reduction and Casthouse. Mr Al Baqali was accompanied by senior company officials during the late evening visits which were aimed at reinforcing safety awareness and engage with shift shopfloor workers during Ramadan. A long-standing Alba tradition this initiative underscores the company s commitment to employee safety and well-being while also facilitating direct interaction between senior company officials and shopfloor teams in the spirit of the holy month. Addressing shopfloor employees and contractor workers Mr Al Baqali highlighted the importance of maintaining healthy lifestyle habits particularly in nutrition and rest to ensure focus and alertness during Ramadan. Celebrating employees for their exceptional safety performance was a key highlight of the evening further uplifting morale and reinforcing Alba s robust safety culture.

ALUMINIUM Bahrain (Alba) the world s largest smelter on one site held its 15th annual general meeting (AGM) and extraordinary general meeting (EGM) yesterday at Al Manama Ballroom at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. The meeting was led by chairman Khalid Al Rumaihi and attended by board members executive management Alba shareholders and representatives from regulatory bodies. During the AGM meeting the shareholders approved the appointment of Rasha Sabkar as an expert board member; in addition to ratifying the appointment of Khaled Rowais and Ahmed Al Shaikh as board members. Moreover minutes of the previous annual general meeting held on March 7 last year were reviewed and approved. The meeting also discussed and approved the report of the board of directors for the company s business/activities along with the financial statements for the year ended December 31 2024. Approvals were given to the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders at 45.17 fils per share or 45.17 per cent of the paid-up capital (inclusive of the interim dividend of 18.59 fils per share which was already distributed to shareholders on September 11 2024) which is BD63 948 538 for the year ended December 31 2024 and the transfer of BD120 593 462 to the retained earnings. The discussion also covered the corporate governance report for 2024 and the meeting approved the re-appointment of Ernst & Young as the company s external auditors for the fiscal year 2025. During the extraordinary general meeting the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 7 2024 were reviewed and approved. Approvals were also given to the amendment and restatement of the memorandum and articles of association (Article no. 7) by removing Sabic Industrial Investments Company (Commercial Registration No. 10101812081) and adding Saudi Arabia Mining Company (Ma aden) (Commercial Registration No. 1010164391) subject to the approval of regulatory authorities.

Alba the world s largest single site smelter recognised 12 exceptional contracting companies based in Bahrain for their top performance in safety and well-being throughout 2024 in an awarding ceremony that was held at the Oasis Hall. Alba s chief executive Ali Al Baqali awarded the senior representatives from each contracting company at the ceremony which was attended by the Labour Ministry s director of inspection and occupational safety Mustafa Al Shaikh as well as several top Alba officials. The selection process was based on Alba s rigorous point system which comprehensively evaluate the companies across three key areas - supply of workforce supply of service and well-being conditions outside Alba such as workers accommodation following ongoing inspections and rigorous audits. This initiative aligns with Alba s Sustainable and Responsible Sourcing Policy which ensures that environmental social and economic impacts are responsibly managed across the company s supply chain.

Alba the world s largest single-site smelter has become a signatory of the Sea Cargo Charter underlining its commitment to sustainable maritime shipping. Alba is the first from Bahrain and the second signatory from the Middle East to join the charter. The Sea Cargo Charter serves as a global framework for assessing and disclosing the climate alignment of chartering activities of charterers and shipowners. It enables cargo-owners and shipowners to align their operations with responsible environmental practices driving the decarbonisation of international shipping and contributing to a more sustainable future for maritime shipping and society. Commenting on the signing Alba chief executive Ali Al Baqali said: Alba s commitment to joining the Sea Cargo Charter reflects our dedication to sustainable practices and a cleaner future. We believe that by working together with industry leaders we can drive positive change in maritime shipping and reduce our environmental impact. The Sea Cargo Charter s mission of promoting transparency accountability and decarbonisation aligns perfectly with our values and we are proud to be part of this important initiative. Adding further Sea Cargo Charter chair Rasmus Bach Nielsen said: With the inclusion of Alba the Sea Cargo Charter continues to expand its influence and sectoral reach reinforcing our shared commitment to responsible maritime practices. Alba s membership underscores the increasing role of aluminium producers in shaping a more transparent and sustainable shipping industry and we are delighted to welcome them to our initiative. As much as 72.6 per cent of Alba products are exported worldwide through its sales offices in Zurich and Singapore as well as a subsidiary in Atlanta US.

Alba a safety leader in the global aluminium industry has started its Safety and Health campaign for Ramadan. Launched ahead of the holy month at the SHE Hall under the theme Be an Albawee in Ramadan the campaign aims at prioritising the safety and well-being of employees and contractors workers through a range of various interactive activities including hybrid lectures by external and internal experts as well as plant visits before and after Iftar that foster meaningful engagement between management and shopfloor employees. Present during the event were Alba executives directors managers and employees from different departments. The campaign s inaugural three sessions held from February 25 to 27 featured informative presentations on safety food waste reduction nutrition and exercise during Ramadan. These sessions were delivered by Arab Open University (AOU) psychological and social counsellor Dr Masooma Kadhem Supreme Council for Environment senior environmental specialist Sadiq Rahma and Alba employee and bodybuilding coach Qasim Al Hammam.