10% output increase expected for GCC aluminium

Chairman of the Gulf Aluminium Council, Abdulla Kalban has said aluminium production in the GCC currently exceeds 7% of the world's total aluminium production, and is set to grow to 10% by 2020. "The aluminium industry in the Gulf has developed over the years into a substantial hub in global terms," he said. "Not only has production capacity been established and expanded in various GCC countries, but also diverse downstream industries have emerged over the years," he added.