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Article: Dubal marks 30th anniversary.
- Article from:
- TradeArabia (Manama, Bahrain)
- Article date:
- November 12, 2009
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Byline: Dubai
Dubai Aluminium Company Limited (Dubal) is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary.
Thirty years ago, on November 12, Dubal tapped its first metal -- a moment that marked the birth of its core smelter operations and the company's official inception, said a statement.
Established to aid in the diversification of the UAE economy by adding value to the country's oil-rich mineral resources, the entirely state-owned enterprise is widely regarded as the industrial flagship of the UAE and is one of the largest non-oil contributors to Dubai's economy.
Abdulla J M Kalban, president and CEO, stated that the company's roots date back ...