Manama: Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on a single site, has announced a strategic partnership with ARRAY Innovation, a Bahrain-based leader in AI and cloud-native digital solutions. The collaboration was formalised during the 2nd edition of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum and is aimed at accelerating Alba’s journey towards Industry 4.0 digitalisation through advanced AI, data analytics, and automation solutions.
According to Bahrain News Agency, ARRAY Innovation will implement customised AI, machine learning, and data analytics solutions to enhance Alba’s operations and improve efficiencies across its manufacturing processes. These efforts are expected to support Alba’s Industry 4.0 transformation, setting new benchmarks for production, safety, and sustainability in the aluminium sector.
Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors, stated that the strategic collaboration with ARRAY marks a pivotal step in positioning Alba as a technology-driven industry leade
r. He emphasized that the partnership will not only accelerate their Industry 4.0 journey by driving operational excellence and reducing costs but also align with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 by investing in local talent. Together, Alba and ARRAY Innovation are poised to advance Industry 4.0 goals and enhance Bahrain’s reputation as a hub of industrial and technological excellence.
Alaa Saeed, Founder and CEO of ARRAY Innovation, expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Alba on their Industry 4.0 initiatives. He highlighted ARRAY’s expertise in quantitative development and software engineering to provide AI, machine learning, and data analytics solutions. Saeed also noted that the engagement with Alba aligns with ARRAY’s mission to develop advanced enterprise software and create high-value jobs for Bahrainis, thereby amplifying their impact in the community and strengthening Alba’s position in the global aluminium industry.