Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), one of the world's largest aluminium smelters, on Sunday organised an event to recognise more than 660 employees who successfully completed their planned development programmes in 2023.
The company’s training and development initiatives empowered these employees to propel their careers forward. Through customised programmes like Al Jisr and Skill Matrix (for non-supervisory colleagues) and the comprehensive Training and Development Programme (for leadership team), Alba invested in upskilling and enriching its human capital with knowledge and skills to expand their potential.
“Our greatest asset isn’t the machinery or equipment, but our people. Our people are the beating pulse of this company, and their growth is our greatest investment,” stated by Alba’s CEO Ali Al Baqali during the ceremony which was held at Alba’s Oasis Hall.
Al Baqali said: “When we invest in our people, we invest in Alba’s future. By expanding our workforce’s skillset, we provide them with the resources to fuel their journey; by embracing lifelong learning, we cultivate a culture of curiosity and knowledge-sharing where every day is an opportunity to grow; and by unleashing their potential, we push their boundaries through mentorship and personalised development plans – all of which will empower them to take Alba into the next chapter of growth.”
Alba cultivates a learning ecosystem by offering cutting-edge Masters, BSc, Top-up BEng, and Diploma programmes in collaboration with prestigious local and international institutions to shape the generation of future leaders. Furthermore, Alba achieved a company-wide 6.8% of total work hours allocated to capacity-building activities in 2023 – which is well above the industry average of 5%, an Alba statement said. – TradeArabia News Service
