Partnership agreement focuses on NFPA-aligned safety standards

Alba has announced a new partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), focused on improving industrial fire safety and occupational health in Bahrain.

According to Alba, the agreement was signed on 12 May 2025 by Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali and NFPA MENA Director of International Business Development Eng. Dana Kamal.

The collaboration will span three years and will include training sessions, certification programmes, safety forums and conferences.

Joint initiative aims to advance knowledge-sharing

Alba stated that this agreement reflects its intention to improve its occupational health and fire safety procedures through international collaboration.

The company described the partnership with NFPA as a step toward exchanging operational knowledge and applying tested safety practices within its smelting facilities.

According to Alba, this marks the first such agreement between NFPA and a Bahraini manufacturing company.

NFPA to provide training and safety ecosystem alignment

The NFPA said the partnership is aligned with its Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem framework.

Eng. Dana Kamal, Director of International Business Development MENA at NFPA, said: “We are proud to work with Alba, one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters.

This agreement marks a shared commitment to advancing fire and life safety standards within Bahrain’s industrial sector.

“By aligning with the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem™, we aim to help Alba maintain high safety standards as it continues to grow its operational footprint.”

The NFPA will support the delivery of safety initiatives at Alba through awareness campaigns and structured training efforts.

CEO of Alba highlights safety leadership in Bahrain

Ali Al Baqali, CEO of Alba, described the agreement as part of Alba’s broader industrial safety ambitions.

He said: “Joining forces with NFPA translates Alba’s ambition to not only be the world’s largest aluminium smelter but also a global leader in industrial safety.

“As the first aluminium smelter in the region and the first manufacturing company in Bahrain to embark on this journey, we are proud to lead the way, learning from the best while sharing our advancements to contribute to a safer and more sustainable industrial world starting from Bahrain.”

The company confirmed that shared research and data analysis will inform the safety roadmap it is developing with NFPA.

Planned activities to include certifications and forums

Alba stated that the three-year agreement includes an action plan focused on education and capacity building.

This will involve certification programmes, training workshops, and public forums to promote recognised fire safety standards.

Both Alba and NFPA will also cooperate on regulatory alignment based on practical insights from their operations and safety data.

Alba and NFPA announce Bahrain fire safety collaboration: Summary

Alba has signed a three-year strategic partnership with the National Fire Protection Association.

The agreement was signed on 12 May 2025.

Alba’s CEO Ali Al Baqali and NFPA MENA Director Eng. Dana Kamal led the signing.

The collaboration focuses on advancing industrial fire safety and occupational health in Bahrain.

The NFPA will help Alba align with the Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem.

Alba is the first aluminium smelter in the region to enter into this type of agreement.

Planned activities include training, certification programmes, and awareness forums.

Both parties will share research and data to inform safety improvements.

The partnership reflects Alba’s aim to enhance safety as part of its operational growth.