Abu Dhabi eyes aluminium riches
Emirate unveils $24bn industrial zone around a huge aluminium smelter.
Published On 15 Nov 2010
The Arabian Gulf region has long been known as the world’s largest oil producer.
Now, several countries in the region are racing to cash in on a new commodity – aluminium.
Abu Dhabi in the UAE has unveiled a $24bn industrial zone centred around a huge aluminium smelter.
Dan Nolan reports from Abu Dhabi.
Source: Al Jazeera