Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest single-site aluminium smelter, has declared force majeure on metal deliveries due to severe shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by ongoing Middle East conflict.
The company stressed that its smelter facilities remain fully operational with no damage or production halt.
Alba’s “Safety First, Safety Always” commitment shone through as the company achieved a record 44 million safe working hours without a lost-time injury (LTI) in February 2026, a milestone celebrated just weeks before the disruptions.
"Congratulations to Alba Family for achieving 44 million SAFE working-hours without a single lost time injury (LTI) on 14 February 2026. Safety is the backbone of our operations. By adhering to ‘Stop, Think, and Act', we strengthen our drive toward the Safety 5-Star Objective and raise the bar for Safety Excellence," the company had said on a post on its social media handles.
Earlier in February, Alba launched its women-led Ramadan Safety Campaign, focusing on employee health, fatigue management, and emergency preparedness during the holy month.
No worker injuries were reported despite the external crisis, highlighting robust risk assessments and contractor safety protocols that kept the entire workforce protected while production continued uninterrupted.
Following safety protocols, the company also held its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 12 March 2026, via virtual attendance, in accordance with applicable regulations.
