MANAMA: Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, marked the launch of its enhanced Code of Conduct on 23 September 2026 during a ceremony attended by the Board Member and Chairman of the Board Audit & Risk Management Committee (BARMC), Shaikh Isa bin Khalid Al Khalifa, and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali.
The event was also attended by the Advisor to the BARMC, Dr. Ahmed Al Balooshi, and members of Alba’s executive management team. The updated Code of Conduct represents a key milestone in strengthening Alba’s governance framework, mitigating emerging risks, and reinforcing a culture of integrity and accountability.
“The updated Code of Conduct goes beyond regulatory compliance. It serves as a cornerstone of Alba’s governance framework, providing clear standards that guide ethical decision-making across the Company while safeguarding stakeholder trust. Through this commitment, the Board of Directors continues to uphold a zero-tolerance approach to unethical conduct and reinforces its dedication to the highest standards of corporate governance,” Shaikh Isa bin Khalid Al Khalifa, while addressing the attendees, Board Member and Chairman of the BARMC, said.
“As the business environment continues to evolve, our commitment to integrity remains unwavering. The updated Code of Conduct reflects our shared values and clearly defines how we conduct business responsibly, transparently, and ethically. By embedding these principles into everything we do, we will continue to strengthen Alba’s culture, earn stakeholder trust, and create sustainable value for future generations,” Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali, added.
The launch of the updated Code of Conduct reflects the ongoing evolution of a governance framework first introduced in 2011, when Alba became one of the first industrial companies in the region to implement both a formal Code of Conduct and the Integrity Line. The latest edition has been updated to address evolving regulatory expectations and emerging business risks, with enhanced guidance on key areas including data privacy, information security, responsible use of technology and artificial intelligence, conflicts of interest, anti-bribery and corruption, and speaking up without fear of retaliation.
