As we begin a new year in a new decade, we gather inspiration by taking a look back at what news the Aramco ExPats community enjoyed the most. Here are the highlights - stories, photos and more - in case you missed them.
Our Favorite Photos
Our community contributed 1,736 photos! Visit our photo galleries.
Our Favorite Articles
We published over 300 articles last year. Our most read articles:
Photo Trip to Dammam and Al-Khobar
"With so many things to do at the just-completed reunion in Dhahran, it would have helped if I had been able to clone myself in order to take everything in. Trying to decide which options to choose was perhaps the most difficult task..."
"Every Thursday morning I would be on the Aramco bus to Khobar like clockwork. Even the bus was an adventure because you would meet people from all over the world -- Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Malaysia-- and could strike up an immediate and fascinating conversation."
From an Eagle Scout in Dhahran to a Doctor in North Carolina: One Brat’s Journey
"In the special world that is ExPat life in the Aramco camps of Saudi Arabia, institutions taken for granted by people living elsewhere than in the Kingdom such as Little League baseball, Toastmasters, and Boy Scouts..."
Opening Doors: Kingdom Begins Issuing Tourist Visas
"Aramco ExPats are all too familiar with the scenario. After describing the wonders of Saudi Arabia to a friend with gypsy feet who’s eager to experience these magical places for him- or herself..."
"Positive change is happening all over the Huntsville area, but at the top of the list would have to be the opening of the beautiful wine tasting and dining venue at West Sandy Creek Winery located at 1773 FM 1791, just a few minutes South West of Huntsville, TX.”
Meet Jeopardy! Champion and Aramco Brat Ryan Bradley
"Fans of television game show Jeopardy!, America's favorite quiz show, may have recognized a familiar face late last month. Aramco Brat Ryan Bradley was a contestant on the episodes which aired October 21-22, 2019."
Our Community Grew
We offer several ways to stay connected to our growing community.
- e-Newsletter - We have sent out 382,600 e-mail campaigns.
- Facebook - We have 20,030 Facebook followers.
- Twitter - We have 8,414 Twitter followers.
- LinkedIn - We have 9,288 LinkedIn followers.
Event of the Year
The 2019 KSA Saudi Aramco Annuitants Reunion was enjoyed by 550 annuitants and their families.
We Thank You
Our team would like to thank you for your continued support and for your article and photo contributions.
