EGA marks graduation of second UAE National class from Technical Leadership

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 30 July 2026: Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced that the second cohort of UAE National engineers has successfully completed an EGA Technical Leadership programme in Switzerland. Conducted in collaboration with R&D Carbon, a leading Swiss consultancy specialising in carbon technology and process improvement for the aluminium industry, the programme provides participants the opportunity to design and implement innovative solutions to advance EGA's Carbon & Port operations. 

Applying their technical knowledge to tackle real-world industrial challenges, each participant was also asked to develop an individual thesis and present their findings as part of the graduation ceremony. In attendance was Werner Fischer, Founder of R&D Carbon, who congratulated the graduates on both the quality of their work and the delivery of their projects. Joining the graduates at the ceremony from EGA were Iman Al Qasim, Executive Vice President of Human Capital, and Amer Al Marzooqi, Senior Vice President of Carbon & Port Operations.

Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: "Developing the next generation of UAE National technical talent is essential to EGA's future success and the continued growth of our nation's industrial economy. This programme enables our engineers to deepen their expertise while developing practical solutions to real operational challenges. I congratulate our graduates and look forward to the enhanced impact they will make in operations at EGA."Amer Al Marzooqi, Senior Vice President of Carbon & Port Operations at Emirates Global Aluminium, said: "The programme was designed to serve as a bridge for transferring nearly 50 years of technical expertise to a new generation of UAE National engineers. The success of the first class demonstrated the true value of this investment through its tangible impact on strengthening technical knowledge, embedding best practices, and enhancing operational performance. Building on that success, the second cohort reflects EGA's long-term commitment to developing the technical capabilities of our people and investing in national talent, ensuring our workforce is equipped to drive innovation and operational excellence across our Carbon & Port operations."

Aspiring to be the industrial employer of choice in the countries it operates in, EGA offers technical development programmes for employees, including in collaboration with leading international partnerfrom academia and industry peers. In 2025, EGA launched the EGA Academy, a capability building and career development platform that delivers high-impact learning and development opportunities for EGA employees at all levels. EGA Academy offers employees access to programmes designed to develop the technical, professional, and leadership skills required to thrive in today's fast-evolving industrial environment.