economy
April 5, 2026
Victims of war are also workers and companies
Due to Iranian missile attacks, the company is forced to completely evacuate and urgently close its complex.
TL;DR
- Emirates Global Aluminium's Al Tawila complex in Abu Dhabi was evacuated and shut down due to Iranian missile and drone attacks.
- The attacks caused significant damage to the aluminum production facilities, including the smelter, refinery, and power plant.
- Full restoration of primary aluminum production could take up to 12 months, with partial resumption of the alumina refinery and recycling plant possible earlier.
- Workers from over 40 countries were on-site during the attack, but fortunately, no life-threatening injuries were reported.
- The incident could impact global aluminum supply and industries worldwide.
- EGA produced 1.6 million tons of cast metal in 2025, the alumina refinery produced 2.4 million tons, and the recycling plant had a capacity of 185,000 tons annually.