Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) is hosting some of its key local, regional and international customers and suppliers to give them an experience of Bahrain’s top sporting event – the 2016 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.

The F1 event which kicked off on April 1, will conclude today (April 3), at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), Sakhir.

Alba’s invitees were invited to watch the three-day international sporting event as well as meet with the company officials to further develop business relations, said a statement from the company.

A key aspect of the visit was the tour of the smelter for the guests, held today (April 3), which gave them an insight on the company’s operations, its production processes and safety, health, and environment systems, it added.

Ali Al Baqali, chief financial officer, Alba, said: “The Formula One Grand Prix is not only an international sporting event but also provides an opportunity to showcase the kingdom’s attractiveness as a commercial and leisure destination.”

“It is our pleasure to host our clients during this prestigious sporting event and further strengthen our relationship with them,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service