Alba boosts local talent development with new appointment

29/10/2025 04:30 AST

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, has announced the appointment of Ahmed Mazen Matar, a Bahraini national, as its new Manager Training effective October 30.

In this pivotal role, Matar will oversee the design and implementation of training programmes across Alba's operations, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and the company's long-term vision.

Commenting on the appointment, Alba's CEO Ali Al Baqali said: "We're pleased to welcome Ahmed to Alba. By investing in Bahraini talent, we're building a workforce that reflects our values and our vision for the future."

"Ahmed's forward-thinking approach and expertise in talent development will be instrumental as we continue to empower our people, enhance capability and build a future-ready workforce, ensuring that our workforce remains skilled, agile, and ready to meet tomorrow's challenges," he stated.

On his appointment, Matar said: "It is an honour to join Alba, a company that has long been a pillar of national development. I look forward to advancing Alba's training vision by fostering a culture of continuous learning and capability building that supports our people's growth and drives operational excellence across all levels."

Having previously served in leadership positions at well-known organisations in Bahrain, Matar brings over 10 years of experience in training and development.

He holds a BA in Management and Marketing from Ahlia University, Bahrain, and has furthered his education through international programmes at the University of Houston and Cardiff University.

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