Manama: Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East', and Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest smelter on one site, signed a new partnership agreement, building on the long-standing cooperation between the two parties. According to Bahrain News Agency, the partnership was signed by Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, BIC Chief Executive, and Ali Al Baqali, CEO of Alba. The new partnership builds on the cooperation between the two sides, which has been in place since February 2009. Through this collaboration, Alba will continue to benefit from a strategic platform at the Circuit, which delivers value across a range of international and local markets.