Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the first aluminum smelter in the Middle East, has teamed up with ARRAY Innovation, a Bahrain-based leader in AI and cloud-native digital solutions.
The partnership was formalized during the second edition of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum, which is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. Hosted by Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), the two-day event revolves around the theme, “Investing in a Rapidly Transforming Region”.
The aim of this collaboration is to accelerate Alba’s Industry 4.0 digitalization journey with cutting-edge AI, data analytics, and automation solutions. ARRAY Innovation will deploy tailored AI, machine learning, and data analytics solutions to optimize Alba’s operations and boost efficiencies across its manufacturing processes.
These efforts will support Alba’s Industry 4.0 transformation, setting new standards for production, safety, and sustainability in the aluminum industry.
Alaa Saeed Founder and CEO – ARRAY Innovation
“We’re excited to partner with Alba on their Industry 4.0 initiatives, leveraging the depth of ARRAY’s Quantitative Development and software engineering expertise to provide Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics solutions. Array is on a mission to build advanced enterprise software, analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning solutions in Bahrain while creating high value jobs for Bahrainis. The engagement we have entered into today with Alba realizes this vision, amplifies our impact in the community while strengthening Alba’s position in the global aluminum industry.”
Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Alba, commented that, “Our strategic collaboration with Array marks a significant step towards positioning Alba as a technology-driven industry leader. This partnership will not only accelerate our Industry 4.0 journey, driving operational excellence and cost reduction but also align with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 by investing in local talent. Together, Alba and ARRAY Innovation are set to advance Industry 4.0 goals and contribute to Bahrain’s standing as a center of industrial and technological excellence.”
