Alba signs MoU with Bahrain Polytechnic

Manama : Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Polytechnic for Joint Co-Operation on February 16, 2017. 

The MoU was signed between Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Murray and Acting CEO of Bahrain Polytechnic, Dr. Mohamed Al-Aseeri at Alba. The signing ceremony was also attended by Alba’s Chief Financial Officer, Ali Al Baqali, Director of Administration Waleed Tamimi, Manager Training Rawdha Al Aradi, Ghadnana Albinali, Head of Training Administration, and Fatema Al-Mohri, Acting Manager Public Relations. 

As per the MoU, Alba and Bahrain Polytechnic will seek mutual areas of cooperation which includes using Alba’s resources to develop skills of the students, provide suitable opportunities for job training and internships and facilitate recruitment and employment of Bahrain Polytechnic graduates whenever appropriate.

Speaking at signing ceremony, Alba’s CEO Tim Murray said: “Our MoU with Bahrain Polytechnic emphasises Alba’s commitment to support Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, by equipping young Bahraini nationals with skills that enhance their employability, thereby paving the way for successful Bahrainisation of the Kingdom’s labour force.”

As a leading aluminium smelter in the world, Alba has been working closely with both, local and international universities and educational institutes in developing programmes for the professional development of Bahraini nationals.