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Al Bawaba
7 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Bahraini Executives Explore AI-Powered Growth at SAP Business Unleashed Innovation Day
Business leaders and technology decision-makers gathered in Manama recently to explore how data and AI technologies are reshaping industries across the Kingdom at SAP Business Unleashed Innovation Day Bahrain. The event showcased new developments in cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP), business data platforms and embedded AI, offering organizations a path to greater agility, insight and forum brought together customers, experts and partners for a closer look at the tools and strategies driving business model transformation. With Bahrain's Vision 2030 focusing on innovation, diversification and private sector growth, the event reinforced the importance of enterprise technology in achieving long-term national goals.'Bahrain is embracing digital transformation with real intent, and we see business leaders actively seeking tools that go beyond automation to deliver a strategic advantage,' said Saquib Ahmad, Managing Director for SAP Bahrain. 'By bringing together trusted enterprise data with embedded AI, SAP is helping organizations in Bahrain build more intelligent, responsive and resilient businesses. These capabilities support national development priorities and position companies for regional and global success.'One of the central themes was SAP's Business Data Cloud, a solution that integrates business-critical data from SAP and external sources into a single, governed environment. This gives organizations the ability to manage data more effectively, while laying the groundwork for responsible AI and faster also saw SAP Business AI in action. Embedded throughout SAP's cloud applications, Business AI gives users actionable insights and enables them to streamline processes in real time. Demonstrations included SAP's AI copilot, Joule, which allows users to interact with systems using natural language, helping teams in finance, HR, procurement and supply chain make better decisions with less successCustomer success stories from Bahraini organizations such as GPIC and BNET were another highlight of the event. These companies shared how SAP technology is supporting operational improvements, workforce development and future planning. Their experiences offered valuable insights for other local enterprises looking to modernize their business sessions and live demos gave attendees hands-on exposure to cloud ERP transformation with RISE with SAP, modern HR capabilities through SAP SuccessFactors and data-driven planning with SAP Analytics Cloud. These offerings are designed to help organizations build more responsive, future-ready operations while keeping data secure and compliant. With more Bahraini companies expanding across borders and exploring new growth opportunities, SAP reaffirmed its commitment to the Kingdom's digital economy. Business Unleashed Innovation Day Bahrain reflected SAP's role as a strategic partner to organizations focused on performance, resilience and innovation through intelligent technology and connected data.
Daily Tribune
16-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Alba successfully migrates to Rise with SAP Private Edition
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest smelter on one site, announces the successful migration to RISE with SAP Private Cloud Edition (PCE). This milestone, completed in partnership with SAP's Customer Success & Delivery (CS&D) team, advances Alba's digital transformation journey. This strategic move provides Alba with a modern, scalable, and high-performance digital platform. It will enable enhanced functionality, an improved user experience, and powerful analytics, all crucial for navigating the evolving industrial landscape. Commenting on this achievement, Ali Al Baqali, Alba's Chief Executive Officer, stated: 'Our migration to Rise with SAP Private Cloud is more than a technological upgrade; it's a strategic leap forward. This advanced digital infrastructure will not only streamline our operations but more importantly, it will empower our teams with real-time insights, enabling faster, more informed decisions that drive productivity and sustain our competitive edge in the market.' Saquib Ahmad, Managing Director for SAP Bahrain, added, 'This complex deployment serves as a powerful example of remarkable outcomes achievable through a strong partnership between a forward-thinking customer and a dedicated delivery team. Completed within a ninemonth completion time frame, we have ensured the seamless transformation, paving the way for sustained digital innovation across the region's industrial landscape.' The project involved a highly complex, brownfield conversion from SAP ERP 6.0 EHP 8 to SAP S/4HANA 2022. This included the migration of satellite systems, technical code remediation, and the integration of SAP Fiori and SAP Analytics Cloud. The success was underpinned by the close collaboration between Alba and SAP's CS&D team, leveraging global experts and regional capabilities throughout the conversion and cutover phases.
Biz Bahrain
16-06-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Alba Successfully Migrates to Rise with SAP Private Edition
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest smelter on one site, announces the successful migration to RISE with SAP Private Cloud Edition (PCE). This milestone, completed in partnership with SAP's Customer Success & Delivery (CS&D) team, advances Alba's digital transformation journey. This strategic move provides Alba with a modern, scalable, and high-performance digital platform. It will enable enhanced functionality, an improved user experience, and powerful analytics, all crucial for navigating the evolving industrial landscape. Commenting on this achievement, Ali Al Baqali, Alba's Chief Executive Officer, stated: 'Our migration to Rise with SAP Private Cloud is more than a technological upgrade; it's a strategic leap forward. This advanced digital infrastructure will not only streamline our operations but more importantly, it will empower our teams with real-time insights, enabling faster, more informed decisions that drive productivity and sustain our competitive edge in the market.' Saquib Ahmad, Managing Director for SAP Bahrain, added, 'This complex deployment serves as a powerful example of remarkable outcomes achievable through a strong partnership between a forward-thinking customer and a dedicated delivery team. Completed within a nine-month completion time frame, we have ensured the seamless transformation, paving the way for sustained digital innovation across the region's industrial landscape.' The project involved a highly complex, brownfield conversion from SAP ERP 6.0 EHP 8 to SAP S/4HANA 2022. This included the migration of satellite systems, technical code remediation, and the integration of SAP Fiori and SAP Analytics Cloud. The success was underpinned by the close collaboration between Alba and SAP's CS&D team, leveraging global experts and regional capabilities throughout the conversion and cutover phases.
Zawya
15-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Alba successfully migrates to RISE with SAP Private Edition
MANAMA (ALBH): Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest smelter on one site, announces the successful migration to RISE with SAP Private Cloud Edition (PCE). This milestone, completed in partnership with SAP's Customer Success & Delivery (CS&D) team, advances Alba's digital transformation journey. This strategic move provides Alba with a modern, scalable, and high-performance digital platform. It will enable enhanced functionality, an improved user experience, and powerful analytics, all crucial for navigating the evolving industrial landscape. Commenting on this achievement, Ali Al Baqali, Alba's Chief Executive Officer, stated: 'Our migration to Rise with SAP Private Cloud is more than a technological upgrade; it's a strategic leap forward. This advanced digital infrastructure will not only streamline our operations but more importantly, it will empower our teams with real-time insights, enabling faster, more informed decisions that drive productivity and sustain our competitive edge in the market.' Saquib Ahmad, Managing Director for SAP Bahrain, added, 'This complex deployment serves as a powerful example of remarkable outcomes achievable through a strong partnership between a forward-thinking customer and a dedicated delivery team. Completed within a nine-month completion time frame, we have ensured the seamless transformation, paving the way for sustained digital innovation across the region's industrial landscape." The project involved a highly complex, brownfield conversion from SAP ERP 6.0 EHP 8 to SAP S/4HANA 2022. This included the migration of satellite systems, technical code remediation, and the integration of SAP Fiori and SAP Analytics Cloud. The success was underpinned by the close collaboration between Alba and SAP's CS&D team, leveraging global experts and regional capabilities throughout the conversion and cutover phases. About Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) [Ticker: ALBH] A Global Aluminium Leader: At plus-1.62 million metric tonnes per annum (mtpa) (2024), Alba is a world-leading aluminium smelter with a proud 50-year legacy in operational excellence, safety, environmental responsibility, and community development. Trusted Partner: A cornerstone of the Bahrain's economy, Alba produces high-quality aluminium, including standard and value-added products, which are exported to over 280 customers globally. With sales' offices in Europe (Zurich), Asia (Singapore), and a subsidiary in the U.S., Alba is a reliable partner on the world stage. Alba is dually listed on Bahrain Bourse and London Stock Exchange and its shareholders are Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company B.S.C. © (69.38%), Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) (20.62%) and General Public (10%). Alba prioritises the highest quality standards, reflected in its certifications: ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 27001 (information security), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), and ISO 18788 (security operations management). Additionally, Alba demonstrates its commitment to responsible manufacturing through certifications like IATF 16949 (automotive quality), ISO 22301 (business continuity management), ASI Performance and Chain of Custody Standards, and a top 15% Silver sustainability rating from EcoVadis. Pioneering Sustainability: As the first aluminium smelter in the Middle East, Alba is central to Bahrain's thriving downstream aluminium sector, contributing significantly to the Kingdom's GDP. Committed to social responsibility, Alba employs a workforce that is 87% Bahrainis (2024) and invests heavily in employee training and development. Alba also plays a crucial role in the Aluminium Downstream Park, therefore increasing the contribution of non-oil sectors to the GDP of Bahrain. Alba has been recognised for its initiatives to produce Aluminium responsibly through awards such as Top ESG performer in Bahrain by ESG Invest, Safeguard Label from Bureau Veritas and Best Corporate Governance Award by Ethical Boardroom. Recognised for its environmental practices, social contributions, and corporate governance, Alba launched a comprehensive ESG Roadmap in 2022 focusing on 6 priority areas: (1) Decarbonisation, (2) Green Energy & Aluminium, (3) Circular Economy & Secondary Aluminium, (4) Employee Welfare, (5) Collaboration & Partnership and (6) Transparency, Communications & Due Diligence. Since its inception, Alba has invested into numerous environment, sustainable and socio-economic development projects that have had a positive impact on the society. Alba's first-of-its-kind US$37.5 million zero-waste Spent Pot Lining Treatment Plant, Power Station 5 Block 4 Project, and the upcoming +6 MW Solar Farm Project are tangible initiatives aligned with Bahrain's Net Zero Carbon Targets by 2060 led by HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain. Specifically, Alba's PS5 Block 4 is a new 680.9-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle power plant that expands the existing PS5 facility. Block 4 has increased the nameplate capacity of PS5 Complex from 1,800 MW to 2,481 MW and is reducing the Company's overall GHG emissions intensity ratio by 0.5 tonnes of CO2 per 1 tonne of aluminium produced. In a significant step towards its ESG goals, particularly its commitment to a circular economy and secondary aluminium, Alba introduced EternAlTM, its new line of low-carbon aluminium products. Launched in May 2024, EternAl offers two product series with multiple variations to meet diverse customer needs: one featuring recycled content, and the other integrating verified in-house carbon offsets. Safety First, Always: Guided by the motto "Safety First, Safety Always," Alba prioritises the well-being of its employees and contractors. The Company achieved a record-breaking 36 million safe working hours without a lost-time injury in May 2025. The Company has been recognised internationally for its excellent Safety and Health track record with awards such as the RoSPA's Lifetime President and President Awards (10+ Gold Medal Awards), the British Safety Council's International Safety Award with Merit along with 4-Star Audit Rating, as well as numerous awards from the National Safety Council (NSC). Alba Stakeholder Engagement Plan Alba prioritises open communication with all its stakeholders, including the community, environmental and social groups. Through its Stakeholder Engagement Plan, the Company proactively addresses environmental and social impacts of its operations, outlining clear mitigation controls. Alba also maintains an external Grievance Mechanism accessible through the Code of Conduct, allowing stakeholders and the public to voice concerns and raise issues. Alba's External Grievance Mechanism Alba prioritises ethical conduct and environmental responsibility. Stakeholders, employees, contractors, and the community can confidentially report any potential breaches of Alba's Code of Conduct or raise concerns about environmental and social impacts through the Alba Integrity Line. This independent, multilingual hotline operates 24/7 and is accessible via a toll-free phone number, the company intranet, or the website at About SAP As a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP (NYSE:SAP) stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. For more information, visit For further details, please contact: Eline Hilal Director, Investor Relations, Insurance & Corporate Secretary Investor Relations Department E-mail: Website: Follow us on:
Business Recorder
09-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Job opportunities: German embassy and SAP to launch training programme
KARACHI: The German embassy and German company SAP are working on launching a training programme to provide employment opportunities for Pakistanis in Germany. Speaking to media here on Thursday, Saquib Ahmad, the Country Manager for SAP in Pakistan, Iraq, Bahrain, and Afghanistan, said Pakistan has a large number of young people, while there are many skilled job opportunities vacant in Europe. To provide skilled employment to young Pakistanis in Germany, the German embassy wants to launch a training programme in collaboration with SAP that focuses on skills in demand in Germany and other European countries. The embassy will gather details about job opportunities in Germany, while SAP will train individuals through its technology platform to make them employable in Germany. On this occasion, SAP's Director of Marketing, Shamuel Ali and Large Enterprise Director, Fahad Zahid, also shared their views on promoting business through technology. Saquib Ahmad stated that his company provides digitalization and automation services to governments and businesses in over 180 countries around the world, and there is high demand for certified professionals trained in their systems, especially in Europe and Gulf countries. SAP-certified professionals are in great demand, and Pakistan is one of the few countries where SAP system certification is available completely free of cost. To modernize technology education at the university level in Pakistan, SAP is collaborating with three universities to introduce new technology-related courses. In partnership with the Higher Education Commission, the systems of public universities, such as accounting and other operations, are being transitioned to SAP systems, which will enhance transparency. Of the youth currently receiving training from the Pakistani government, 40% are being trained on SAP platforms. SAP-trained professionals are securing jobs both within the country and abroad. Pakistani youth are now being employed in Gulf countries, and many have become heads of companies there. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
