29 Emirati students gain hands-on experience in preparation for their future careers this summer

Abu Dhabi, 17 July, 2011: Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) has announced that 29 Emirati students are taking part in a new expanded Summer Training programme at the Taweelah aluminium smelter this month, designed to bridge the gap between theoretical studies and practical experience.

Following last year's successful Summer Training, the new programme is an example of EMAL's commitment and dedication to sustainable employment for the UAE community in line with the country's 2030 vision, and offers young UAE nationals a chance to gain hands on experience in preparation for careers within the aluminium industry following graduation.

Describing the programme, Abdelhakeem Al Moushtaghil, EMAL's Vice President for Human Resources and Corporate Efficiency, said: "The number of applications for this year's summer programme at EMAL has tripled compared to 2010. That is due to the highly positive response to last year's summer training as well as the innovations introduced in this summer's programme. The rapidly growing reputation of EMAL as a renowned brand both locally and internationally is another reason for attracting more trainees this year."

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About EMAL
EMAL is a state of the art aluminium smelter complex supplying the world with high quality metal. The advanced greenfield smelter in Al Taweelah uses DX Reduction Cell Technology to produce 750,000 tonnes of aluminium annually with future potential to double output making it the largest smelter in the world. The US$5.7 billion joint venture between Dubai Aluminium and Mubadala Investment Company makes EMAL one of the largest industrial projects in the UAE outside oil and gas and one of the key projects leading the diversification of the UAE's economy. 

EMAL supplies 82 customers in 19 countries with high quality aluminium which is available as sow, standard ingots, sheet ingots and extrusion billets. ISO9000 certified sow is traded on the London Metals Exchange. An advanced infrastructure at the Al Taweelah site provides customers with guaranteed, reliable and sustainable production and distribution. The site includes a 2000 MW power plant, carbon plant and casthouse. A purpose-built wharf at Khalifa Port shortens the supply chain of raw materials direct from sea to smelter.

EMAL uses the most sustainable technology available worldwide to reduce emissions in line with Environment Agency Abu Dhabi requirements to minimise its carbon footprint.
EMAL has created 2,000 jobs and achieved 14 per cent employment for Emiratis. The company has also introduced scholarship programs to provide technical training for local graduates with guaranteed job opportunities. EMAL's community engagement includes open days for the local community and support for social, sports and cultural organisations.

For further Information, please contact:
Rosine Feghali Bejjani - Emirates Aluminium
Tel: 02 509 2290
Email: rosine@emal.ae
Nick Langmead, Impact Porter Novelli
Tel: 04 330 4030
Email: n.langmead@ipn.ae

© Press Release 2011