The Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to enhance fire safety and occupational health measures. The agreement was formalized on May 12, 2025, by Alba’s CEO Ali Al Baqali and NFPA MENA’s Director of International Business Development, Eng. Dana Kamal.
Ali Al Baqali commented on the partnership: “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. 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 expressed pride in working with Alba: “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.”
The three-year collaboration will focus on knowledge-sharing and best practices in occupational health, safety, and fire prevention initiatives. An action plan will be developed jointly by both organizations that includes awareness forums, training sessions, certification programs, and conferences aimed at promoting best practices in fire safety. They will also collaborate on aligning standards related to fire prevention and occupational safety based on shared lessons, research, and data analysis.
