Alba is the Middle East’s largest producer of aluminum. Since 1990, Alba has invested more than $589 million into environmental conservation. These projects have focused on waste management and reducing the emissions of harmful gasses. In March 2022, Alba signed an MoU with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to explore opportunities to further increase its throughput. In the same month, Alba also signed an MoU with Bahrain Polytechnic to develop higher educational opportunities for Bahraini nationals focused on engineering disciplines.