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Aluminium Bahrain , Emirates Global Aluminium sign technology services agreement
Aluminium Bahrain , Alba , one of the world ’ s largest aluminium smelters , and Emirates Global Aluminium , EGA , the largest industrial company in the UAE outside of oil and gas , have recently inked a Technology Services Agreement for Alba ’ s Reduction Line 6 .
The agreement was signed between Alba ’ s CEO Ali Al Baqali and EGA ’ s CEO Abdulnasser Bin Kalban in the presence of top officials from both companies . Commissioned on 13 December 2018 and gradually ramped up over the course of 2019 , Alba ’ s Reduction Line 6 has brought the Company ’ s nameplate production capacity to more than 1.6 million metric tonnes per annum .
The agreement encompasses both onsite and remote assistance wherein EGA will provide Alba ’ s Reduction Line 6 with technical support services , monitoring services as well as operational consultation .
The agreement also covers operational and process audits , technical training workshops , as well as firsthand operation support , among others .
Commenting on this occasion , Alba ’ s CEO Ali Al Baqali stated : “ Alba ’ s Reduction Line 6 is a success story built upon the foundation of our exceptional local talent and bolstered by EGA ’ s DX + Ultra technology playing a role in it .
“ We are excited to build on our partnership with EGA through this technical services agreement as it will enable our human talent to continuously benefit from EGA ’ s DX + Ultra advancements and achieve our sustainability objectives .”
Commenting on this occasion , Abdulnasser Bin Kalban , Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium , stated : “ We are pleased to extend our technology and knowledge provision to Aluminium Bahrain and further build on the success of Reduction Line 6 built with EGA technology .”
stc Kuwait launches first ever 5G RedCap FWA in Middle East
At the second forum of the ELITE FWA Club , held on the sidelines of MWC 2024 , Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc , announced the Middle East ’ s inaugural commercial deployment of 5G RedCap Fixed Wireless Access , FWA . This marks a transformative advancement in high-speed , reliable internet access for both residential and commercial clientele . The forum attracted founding members alongside an array of global telecom providers and ecosystem stakeholders .
5G RedCap FWA heralds a new era in broadband services , offering users unparalleled , seamless connectivity . It stands out for its ability to provide stable , reliable speeds while ensuring cost-effectiveness . This innovation is achieved through optimised hardware design , which includes extended battery life , reduced power consumption , and improved spectrum efficiency on 5G CPE routers , making high-quality 5G technology accessible at significantly lower costs .
Consequently , it not only enhances customer experience but also lowers the barriers to 5G adoption , encouraging the transition from 4G to 5G .
Eng Amer Atoui , Chief Consumer Officer of Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc , stated , “ Launching 5G RedCap FWA ushers in a groundbreaking chapter for internet connectivity in the Middle East . We take pride in being the region ’ s pioneer , reaffirming our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enrich our customers ’ lives .”
Key features of stc ’ s 5G RedCap FWA service include :
• High-Speed : Delivers robust and consistent internet speeds , catering to the digital needs of today ’ s lifestyle .
• Reliability : Ensures a stable and dependable home broadband connection , providing uninterrupted access to online services .
• Leadership : Demonstrates stc ’ s dedication to innovation in the region , introducing the latest technological breakthroughs to its customers .
Further enhancing its service , stc has upgraded its wireless network management to WTTx Suite 2.0 . This upgrade facilitates deterministic experience rate provisioning , improved indoor experience management , and streamlined operations and maintenance , all aimed at elevating customer satisfaction .
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