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Emirates Aluminium (EMAL), host of the 17th Arab International Aluminium Conference held in Abu Dhabi, brought the region’s premier aluminium event to a close on a high note.
Commenting on the event, Saeed Fadhel Al Mazrooei, President and Chief Executive Officer of EMAL said, “ARABAL has long been a venue for knowledge sharing and partnership formation, but this year was notable for the diversity and abundance of both.”
Over 600local, regional and international delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors attended the conference to share their knowhow and expertise, and address both the economic and development impacts of aluminium smelting in the region.
“We hope that you found the experience rewarding, enlightening and fruitful. Our theme this year – together, we drive the aluminium industry forward – was an ambitious statement, but one that proved profoundly true”, Al Mazrooei added.
Themed under “Together, driving the industry forward”, the 17thARABAL celebrated its thirtieth anniversary for the first time here in Abu Dhabi. “The things happening in this region are driving the market and setting new industry standards. The delegates who came to this year’s conference are leading that charge, and we’re proud to play a small role in facilitating learning, networking and knowledge-sharing between them” Al Mazrooei said.
150 delegates joined the EMAL smelter tour that included a drive through phase one and the newly opened phase two, the power plant, reduction facilities, central maintenance services and the port area with a special stop off at EMAL’s Casthouse for a conversation with EMAL employees.
A common thread wound through the opening speeches of the ARABAL 2013 conference;the opportunities available for more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within GCC states and for greater integration amongst all Arab countries werehighlighted and explained with detail and passion by H.E. Eng. Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz Al Shihhi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Economy, Mohammed Al Naki, Chairman of ARABAL and Saeed Fadhel Al Mazrooei, President and Chief Executive Officer for EMAL.
ARABAL will be hosted by Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA) in Bahrain next year. Al Mazrooei concluded, “Every year this event grows in size and importance, and the 2014 conference is shaping up to raise the bar again. Thank you for spending a few days with us here in Abu Dhabi. We hope you enjoyed the time you spent at ARABAL and exploring this wonderful city.”
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