SAEEA 27th Reunion
Saudi Aramco Ex-Employees Association (SAEEA) celebrated its 27th Reunion and Eid Milan on April 21, 2024 at Arena Club, Karachi. A total of 124 people attended the function (61 men, 49 women and 14 children).
Upstream Forum: ‘A Journey to the Heart of the GHG Mitigation Effort’
Aramco has an ambition to achieve a 15% reduction in upstream carbon emissions by 2035 — an equivalent of 52 million tons of CO2e — in support of the company’s ambition to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 across its wholly-owned operated assets.
Aramco Hosts ‘Security Leaders Summit’ at Global Security Conference
Aramco’s Industrial Security Operations (ISO) expanded its global presence further recently by participating one of the world’s largest security events in Birmingham, U.K. The event enabled Aramco to strengthen security-related partnerships among a gathering of more than 40,000 specialists, manufacturers, and distributors, who showcased the latest security technologies and practices.
AramcoWorld 75th Series - Reflections of Knowledge
Part 3 of our series celebrating AramcoWorld’s 75th anniversary highlights the magazine’s emphasis on experts and institutions that push the boundaries of present-day knowledge while paying homage to historical figures and writings that paved their way.
The Invaluable Photo Contributions Made by Ray Stevens
Photo galleries have been an integral part of the Aramco ExPats website since its inception and no one supplied more cherished photos than the late Ray Stevens. Ray contributed hundreds of photos filling our galleries with countless memories of the good old days.
Merging Cultures
I thought you all might find this photo interesting. It was taken at Half Moon Bay back in 1981-82. The man on the Hobie Cat is the late Brian Dunloy, my sailing partner and friend. The Saudi individual was looking at the boat and Brian with interest. I understand the Yacht club is much improved these days. We sure had fun out there!!
A Plague of Locusts : Vignette from '3,001 Arabian Days'
On at least two occasions I remember, a gigantic calico cloud of locusts as far as the eye could see descended without warning on Dhahran, abruptly turning morning into midnight.
Aramco Reiterates Need for Action-oriented Dialogue at World Economic Forum Special Meeting
Aramco president and CEO Amin Nasser reiterated the need for action-oriented dialogue among leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society from the Global North and Global South, as Saudi Arabia hosted its inaugural World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting last week.
Aramco Announces First Quarter 2024 Results
Commenting on the results, Amin Nasser, Aramco president and CEO, said, “Our first-quarter performance reflects the resilience and strength of Aramco, reinforcing our position as a leading supplier of energy to economies, to industries and to people worldwide.
AramcoWorld Reading Selections - May 2, 2024
The exhibition "Dining With the Sultan," on view at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, offers a feast for the eyes—and is the first to consider historical Islamic art within the context of serving fine food in various Muslim empires, according to curator Linda Komaroff.
Letter from India and Sri Lanka
I had arrived in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia in May 1976, and this was my first planned vacation. Seven of us decided to spend Christmas in Sri Lanka in 1976. We broke our journey in Mumbai (Bombay) where we had to catch our connection to Colombo.
A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Winter 2006-2007
For nearly 20 years, people have contributed meaningful photos to our Photo of the Week campaign featured in the Aramco ExPats Highlights & Notices newsletter. Be transported back in time as you enjoy this heartwarming look back through our Photo of the Week galleries featuring fond memories and familiar faces.
Aramco Retirees Association of Pakistan Enjoys Eid Milan Party
As the holy month of Ramadan ends, Aramco Expats get together to celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr. The Aramco Retirees Association of Pakistan (ARAP) organized its Eid Milan Party on Saturday, 27th April 2024 in Lahore.
Flying High: How Drones are Optimizing Aramco’s Operations
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), popularly known as drones, offer a unique combination of mobility, data capture capabilities, and precision, making them an invaluable tool across a multitude of sectors.
Hawiyah and Haradh: A Cornerstone of the Kingdom’s Gas Program
For the past 20 years, the Hawiyah and Haradh fields have been cornerstones of the Kingdom’s gas program, with the aim of supporting Saudi Arabia’s domestic electricity generation needs and providing valuable inputs to feedstocks that power the growth of the domestic petrochemical industry.
Amin Nasser: Set Aside Emotion in the Strategy for Orderly, Inclusive Energy Transition
In a candid discussion at the 26th World Energy Congress in Rotterdam, Aramco president and CEO Amin Nasser once again advocated for a realistic and inclusive energy transition plan that focuses on reducing GHG emissions, while providing the energy that powers the global economy.
Ithra-produced Film Wins Three Awards at Gulf Cinema Festival
“Hajjan,” the feature film funded and produced by The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), has been awarded Best Feature, Best Actor (Omar Alatawi, for his role as protagonist Matar) and Best Cinematography at the Gulf Cinema Festival.
Aramco, FIFA Announce Global Partnership
Aramco has signed a four-year global partnership with FIFA, become FIFA’S Major Worldwide Partner exclusive in the energy category, with sponsorship rights for multiple events, including the highly-anticipated FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.
Aramco and Rongsheng Explore New Opportunities in the Kingdom and China
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, is exploring the formation of a joint venture in the Saudi Aramco Jubail Refinery Company (“SASREF”) with Chinese partner Rongsheng Petrochemical Co. Ltd. (“Rongsheng”)...
Curtain to Rise Thursday on 10th Saudi Film Festival at Ithra
Film buffs, production companies and rising stars from across the region’s burgeoning film industry will descend on the King Abdulaziz World Cultural Center (Ithra) on Thursday as the curtain rises on the eight-day Saudi Film Festival...