Alba and UOB Sign A Memorandum Of Understanding To Enhance Scientific And Research Cooperation

Alba and UOB Sign
A Memorandum Of Understanding To Enhance Scientific And Research Cooperation

 

25 November 2020

 

The largest aluminum smelter in
the world apart from China, Aluminum Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), signed a memorandum
of understanding with the University of Bahrain (UOB) on Monday, 14the of
September 2020 for the establishment of a cooperation program between the two
parties in several research and academic programs, as the agreement was signed
by the President of UOB, Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, and the CEO of Alba, Mr.
Ali Albaqali, at the Company’s headquarters.

During the memorandum signing
ceremony, the two parties discussed the latest developments in the joint
research project between Alba and UOB, which shall contribute to enhancing the
Company’s efforts to adopt renewable solar energy, thus ensuring a sustainable
future for future generations. This initiative comes in line with the goals of
the National Plan for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency as well as Alba’s
strategic direction to move towards green aluminum.

On this occasion, Prof. Riyad
Hamzah said, “We are so happy to sign a memorandum of understanding with Alba,
which is one of the largest industrial companies in the world in the field of
aluminum smelting and production, and we would like to emphasize that this
agreement shall pave the way for greater cooperation, especially in the fields
of scientific research, training, and improvement of academic programs.”.

Furthermore, the University
President extended his thanks and gratitude to Alba for its continuous support
to the University, its reception of students for practical training programs in
various engineering and administrative disciplines, and the participation of
its engineers in many joint committees for the industrial and engineering
programs at the University.

For his part, Alba CEO, Mr. Ali
Albaqali stated that “This memorandum of understanding comes as an extension of
many joint cooperation initiatives between the Company and the University in
various fields over the years. As this national partnership will enhance our
joint efforts to invest in the human element through qualification And the
development of national cadres, which will contribute to advancing the goals of
the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.”

It’s hoped that the memorandum
will contribute to conducting various research projects, and to involve
graduate students in conducting research and studies of interest to Alba, in
addition to developing academic programs that support the industrial sector in
Bahrain. Also, the memorandum provides for support for internships for both
students and faculty members, in addition to the exchange of information and
joint scientific and technical publications.

 

Sustainable Development Goals

4 Quality education

7 Affordable and clean energy

8 Decent work and economic growth

9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure

13 Climate Action

17 Partnerships for The Goals

 

Key Words

World’s Largest Aluminum Smelter, Memorandum of
Understanding, Solar Energy, National Renewable Energy Plan, Green Aluminum,
Academic Programs Development, Internship Programs