Students who have successfully completed ‘on-the-job’ (OJT) training programmes held throughout the year were honoured by Alba during a felicitation ceremony at the company’s Oasis Hall.
The ceremony was attended by Alba chief executive Ali Al Baqali, along with senior executives, who commended the students for their dedication and commitment during their OJT placements.
This year has already seen unprecedented growth in OJT placements at Alba, with 300 trainees enrolled year-to-date – representing a 35 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Mr Al Baqali with some of the trainees
Notably, the number of year-to-date trainees in 2025 has already surpassed the total for the entire previous year, which recorded 280 trainees. Of the current year trainees, 38pc are female, reflecting Alba’s commitment to advancing gender diversity in the industrial sector; further, 95pc of trainees are from Bahrain-based universities and institutions, underscoring the company’s strong engagement with the local academic community.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr Al Baqali said: “When we nurture young minds, we shape the destiny of our nation. This programme is more than training, it’s a bridge between ambition and achievement, and Alba is proud to be part of that journey.”
Alba’s OJT programmes represent a key pillar of its corporate social responsibility strategy, designed to provide participants with hands-on experience across operational and support functions, enhancing their readiness to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s workforce and industrial development.
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