The 26th International Aluminium Conference, organised and hosted by Metal Bulletin in Paris, France, from 7 to 9 September 2011 (MBI 2011), will be leveraged by Dubai Aluminium Company Limited (DUBAL) and Emirates Aluminium Company Limited (EMAL) to promote the UAE’s primary aluminium sector within the global industry.

This will be achieved on several fronts in addition to a combined stand in the exhibition component alongside the conference, the two companies are the joint Platinum Sponsors of the overall event, the MBI 2011 Registration Desk and Luncheon on 8 September 2011 (Day One of the conference).

Also, Mohamed E Nagib Executive Vice President Operations at DUBAL and Lead Director EMAL will serve on the Executive Industry Panel discussion which will constitute the first session of the conference. Focusing on industry-related issues at the highest level, the panellists will address matters such as the impact of the current global economic trends, geopolitical events, technological developments, market growth opportunities and challenges on the present and future operating scenarios.

Touted as the premier international forum for understanding industry dynamics and uncovering market potential, the annual MBI events attract 500-plus key industry decision-makers from around the world thus offering excellent opportunities for networking and deal-making. Aiming to maximize the exposure offered by the forum, the joint DUBAL-EMAL exhibition stand will highlight the 1.8 million tonnes of premium-class primary aluminium produced in the UAE each year, of which at least 90 per cent is shipped to approximately 50 countries on six continents across the globe.

An entirely state-owned enterprise, DUBAL owns and operates a one million metric tonne per annum primary aluminium smelter at Jebel Ali, Dubai one of the largest single-site operations of its kind in the world and in 2010 produced 1,002,414 metric tonnes of hot metal. The company is renowned internationally for its premium purity, high quality products and services; as well as its commitment to sustainable development through conscious efforts to maximise the health and safety people, reduce the impact of its operations on the environment, and invest in the social and economic development of the community. Dedicated programmes support the Emiratization goals of the UAE, including targeted recruitment, skills development, management training and strategic career planning. Approximately 92 per cent of DUBAL’s annual production is exported globally, the company’s key markets being Asia, Europe, the Middle East North Africa ("MENA") region and North America.

A green-field development, EMAL is being built in two phases at Al Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, and is owned jointly by DUBAL and Mubadala Development Company (in equal shareholding). Energizing of the 756 reduction cells in EMAL Phase I, with a total capacity of 750,000 metric tonnes per annum, took place between 1 December 2009 and 31 December 2010 with full production being reached four months ahead of schedule, yet within budget. EMAL Phase II was announced in July 2011. A new 444-cell potline will be built which, together with a technology upgrade of the existing cells, will increase EMAL’s annual production capacity to 1.3 million metric tonnes by 2014.

EMAL already enjoys a strong reputation for sound safety management, wellbeing programmes for its employees and adopting global best practices to minimize its environmental footprint the latter entrenched through the implementation of DUBAL’s in-house developed DX Reduction Technology, which offers enhanced energy efficiency and productivity levels yet lower environmental emissions than comparative technologies. These attributes are complemented by initiatives to harness Emirati talent through job-creation, engaging the community in corporate activities and celebrating the national and cultural heritage of the UAE.

Confirming the contribution of the region to the global industry, the combined volume of primary aluminium products manufactured in the UAE, forecast at 1.8 million metric tonnes in 2011, represents 4.1 per cent of the estimated 43.8 million metric tonnes of annual global production. It’s also 51 per cent of the 3.5 million metric tonnes produced in the greater Gulf region (itself equivalent to 7 per cent of global production in 2011).

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