The Gulf Region's Combined Contribution Grow to an Estimated 12% to 13%

The Peninsula Qatar reported that the Gulf region’s combined contribution to global aluminium production has grown to an estimated 12% to 13%. The region’s production capacity has grown substantially over the years and the Arab countries are looking for further boost its production capacity in the coming years.

Mr Mohamed Al Naki chairman of Preparatory Committee, Arab International Aluminium Conference said that the region’s contribution to the global production was just 2.3% until 1983. With key countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman set to expand their capacities, the region’s contribution to the global production is expected to go up further.

The three day conference will feature discussions on several topics, panel discussions and outstanding workshops that focus on the aluminium sector at the local and global levels and will be hosting some of the most prominent figures involved in the sector including experts and academics addressing the conference and presenting their scientific and practical expertise to participants and audience. The price movements in the commodity market, the Arab Spring and its impact on industry and investment and the Chinese aluminium market will also be discussed in the conference.

Mr Ibrahim Jasem Fakhri director of Qatalum’s Public Relations and Communication and head of the Preparatory Committee said that “ARABAL 2012 represents a platform where large number of experts, industrialists and stakeholders gather to promote the conference outputs, raise awareness and open the door for everyone to share experiences and information and enhance communication between various stakeholders.”

Over 600 delegates have confirmed their participation including representatives from 140 companies from over 45 countries. Forty exhibitors will be showcasing their products at the exhibition to be held on then on the sidelines of the conference. The committee noted that this tangible increase in the amount of individual and corporate participation is clear evidence of the growing importance of the aluminium industry regionally and globally.

Mr Fakhri said that there will be 36 speakers who would address different sessions covering the aluminum sector, markets and the outlook for the industry future along with technology, environment, recycling, manufacturing industries and investments.