Emirates Global Aluminium graduates second Emirati cohort from Swiss technical leadership programme
Emirates Global Aluminium graduates its second cohort of Emirati engineers from a Swiss technical leadership programme focused on carbon and ports operations.
Emirates Global Aluminium has graduated a second group of Emirati engineers from a technical leadership development programme held in Switzerland, the company announced. The initiative, run in partnership with Swiss consultancy R&D Carbon, enabled participants to design and implement operational solutions for the company’s carbon and ports divisions. Graduates presented research theses at a formal ceremony, marking the completion of practical and research-driven training.
Second cohort completes Swiss technical leadership programme
The second Emirati cohort completed a curriculum combining classroom instruction, hands-on project work and field-based problem solving. Training in Switzerland concentrated on carbon technologies and process optimisation relevant to aluminium production and logistics. Participants returned with project deliverables intended for direct application within Emirates Global Aluminium’s operations.
Partnership with Swiss consultancy R&D Carbon
Emirates Global Aluminium collaborated with R&D Carbon, a Swiss advisory firm specialising in carbon technologies and operational improvement. The partnership provided technical mentorship and exposure to international best practices in carbon management and port operations. Company officials said the exchange of expertise is central to transferring decades of institutional knowledge to the new generation.
Practical projects targeted carbon and ports operations
During the programme, engineers were tasked with designing and implementing innovative solutions for the company’s carbon management and ports departments. Teams developed proposals that addressed real operational bottlenecks and efficiency gaps. Results from these projects were showcased as research theses at the graduation event and will inform follow-up trials within Emirates Global Aluminium’s facilities.
Senior executives highlight talent and sustainability goals
Emirates Global Aluminium’s chief executive, Abdulnaser bin Kalban, described the programme as a strategic investment in home-grown technical talent. He said developing Emirati engineers with advanced operational skills is essential to the company’s future and to supporting the UAE’s industrial growth. Bin Kalban emphasised that graduates gain both technical depth and practical problem‑solving experience that can accelerate sustainable improvements.
Programme designed to transfer five decades of expertise
The company’s senior vice president for carbon and ports operations, Amer Al Marzouqi, said the training was structured to convey nearly 50 years of accumulated technical know‑how to younger engineers. He pointed to the first cohort’s measurable contributions as evidence of the initiative’s value, noting improvements in knowledge sharing, adoption of best practices and operational performance. Al Marzouqi framed the second cohort as a continuation of a long‑term human capital strategy.
Investment in national technical capacity and operational excellence
Emirates Global Aluminium described the programme as part of a broader effort to build a pipeline of Emirati technical leaders capable of driving innovation across the business. The company said the initiative aligns with its commitment to sustainable operations and with national objectives to increase local technical expertise. Executives highlighted that the combination of international exposure and in‑house application creates a replicable model for workforce development.
Graduates will now move into roles where their project recommendations can be piloted and scaled, with follow‑up monitoring expected to evaluate performance gains. Emirates Global Aluminium said it will continue to refine the programme based on lessons learned and the outcomes of the implemented solutions. The company reiterated that sustained investment in Emirati engineers underpins both operational resilience and long‑term competitiveness in the aluminium sector.