Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has formed a strategic partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a U.S.-based global non-profit dedicated to advancing fire prevention and safety for nearly 130 years.
The agreement was formalised this month during a signing ceremony between Alba’s chief executive officer Ali Al Baqali and NFPA MENA’s director of international business development, Eng. Dana Kamal.
The three-year collaboration is set to promote knowledge-sharing and the exchange of best practices in occupational health, safety, and fire prevention.
“Joining forces with NFPA translates Alba’s ambition to not only be the world’s largest aluminium smelter but also a global leader in industrial safety,” said Al Baqali.
“As the first aluminium smelter in the region and the first manufacturing company in Bahrain to embark on this journey, we are proud to lead the way, learning from the best while sharing our advancements to contribute to a safer and more sustainable industrial world starting from Bahrain.”
Eng. Dana Kamal added, “We are proud to work with Alba, one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters. This agreement marks a shared commitment to advancing fire and life safety standards within Bahrain’s industrial sector. By aligning with the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem, we aim to help Alba maintain high safety standards as it continues to grow its operational footprint.”
Under the agreement, Alba and NFPA will develop a joint action plan focused on hosting awareness forums, training programmes, certification initiatives and conferences. These efforts will aim to promote industry best practices in fire safety while aligning fire prevention and occupational safety standards through shared insights, research, and data analysis.
