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EGA to discuss regional industry dynamics and innovation at arabal 2015
Emirates Global Aluminium ("EGA") will consult with leading industry professionals at the upcoming Arab International Aluminium Conference ("ARABAL") which happens from 15 to 17 November in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The premium trade event within the Middle East aluminium sector, ARABAL offers a platform for local manufacturers to engage in topical conversations and strengthen market ties.
This year, ARABAL will concentrate on the integration of the aluminium upstream and downstream sectors in the GCC, with EGA agents amongst the line-up of speakers. Abdulla Kalban (MD & CEO) will take part in the opening market keynote panel on "The potential customers for the GCC aluminium sector", exploring the chances for the downstream sector in specific. Later on in the programme Dr Ali Al Zarouni (Senior Vice President: Jebel Ali Operations, Technology Development & Transfer) will present a case research on EGA's proprietary in-house developed DX+ and DX+ Ultra decrease innovations during a session on "Innovation and Technology".
Through its operating entity Dubai Aluminium ("DUBAL"), EGA has actually been involved in the ARABAL conference because the inaugural event in 1983. DUBAL has actually hosted the event in Dubai on 4 events (including ARABAL's 25th anniversary in 2008), while EGA operating subsidiary Emirates Aluminium ("EMAL") hosted the event in Abu Dhabi in 2013. In addition, EGA agents serve on the ARABAL Forum, a committee of agents from the Gulf's primary aluminium manufacturers charged with arranging the ARABAL occasions. At ARABAL 2015, EGA is sponsoring conference registration and will have an exhibit stand in the GCC Pavilion where appointed employees will take advantage of the opportunity to engage with customers, suppliers and partners.
Discussing EGA's on-going involvement in the ARABAL conference, Kalban stated, "Over the past three years, ARABAL has become an internationally distinguished event that highlights the significance of the Middle East area in the worldwide aluminium sector. EGA is the biggest aluminium manufacturer in the Middle East and is ranked amongst the top 5 worldwide. We acknowledge the obligation that features this position and value the chance for knowledge-sharing that the ARABAL conference provides.".