Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the leading employers in Bahrain, as part of its strategy to develop future leaders has sponsored the education and higher studies of several Bahraini employees through the MBA sponsorship programme.
The 18-month MBA programme - offered by the French Arabian Business School (FABS), Bahrain in partnership with the ESSEC Business School, one of Europe's leading business schools - is tailor-made for managers and potential future leaders, and empowers them with comprehensive skills to enhance leadership of the organisation.
As part of this Programme, candidates are required to attend a two-week residency period in Paris, which provides them with the opportunity to interact with other MBA students and utilise the world class facilities at ESSEC. Additionally, candidates also get to visit leading companies and organisations allowing them to network with peers from the industry.
Commenting on the MBA Residency Programme, Alba's Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray said: "At Alba, we believe that education is the key foundation for any successful company. An MBA education is important as it equips our future potential leaders with the skills and knowledge required to compete in a global business environment. The MBA sponsorship programme is a part of our overall training and development strategy, which is intended to take our high potential management candidates to the next level."
Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba) is a Bahrain-based company engaged in manufacturing aluminum and aluminum related products. The Company produces more than 890,000 metric tons annually and exports its production to regional and international customers in the Middle East, Europe, Far East, South East Asia, Africa and North America. Albaâs products include standard and T-ingot, extrusion billets, rolling slab, propertzi ingots, and molten aluminum. Alba plant comprises five reduction lines, three cast houses, a dedicated carbon plant, a 550,000 metric tons per annum (mtpa) coke calcining plant, a water desalination plant, 11 fume treatment plants, a marine terminal, and a 2.225 megawatt (MW) power plant, consisting of four power stations. Its main shareholder is Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (69.38%).
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