Top 100 Arabs 2025

60. Abdulla Jassem Kalban

Managing director, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)

Origin: UAE

Residence: UAE

Sector: Industries

2024 Rank: 59

Kalban has been with EGA since 1985, ascending to managing director and CEO in 2014 following the merger of Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) and Emirates Aluminium (EMAL).

Under his leadership, EGA is constructing the UAE’s largest aluminium recycling facility in Al Taweelah, with a capacity of 170,000 tonnes per year, expected to be completed within three years.

Kalban also serves as chairman of the Gulf Aluminium Council and Vice chairman of Dubal Holding and Etihad Water and Electricity Company.

His extensive experience has been pivotal in positioning EGA as a global leader in the aluminium industry.

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