Alba explores business ties with Chinese companies

TDT | Manama                                                

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com     

Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, the Chairman of Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), expressed the company’s eagerness to establish fresh commercial ties with prominent Chinese corporations.

This announcement was made during a discussion with Ni Ruchi, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Bahrain, on the Alba premises.

Shaikh Daij further stated that Alba is keen on advancing its proposed Line 7 Expansion Project, which will consolidate its position as the world’s largest smelter outside China.

He added: “We are pleased to welcome Ni Ruchi and shed the light on Alba’s role in in the global aluminium industry and contribution to Bahrain’s economy.”

The meeting was attended by Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali, along with officials from the Chinese Embassy in Bahrain, including Li Baoan, Economic and Trade Counsellor, and Wang Zhen, Second Secretary.

The discussion covered a range of topics of mutual interest, including business and partnership prospects between Alba and significant companies in China, which is a prominent exporter/importer of aluminium products and raw materials worldwide.