Peanut Butter Reverie
Before today, we here at AXP have never featured a story about peanut butter. Thanks to Aramco brat Desiree Adams, this is our chance to correct that omission.
Shirley and Cornell Seymour Celebrate their 45th Wedding Anniversary
After spending several years in Abqaiq, Shirley and Cornell retired to Mableton, Georgia. They arrived in the “Friendly City” in 1980 and retired in 2012. While living in Abqaiq, they were involved in the Boy and Girl Scouts, Little League Baseball, the Abqaiq School and the SEAE.
MBS, Bring Back America!
It has been 80 years since oil was discovered in Saudi Arabia – a discovery that changed the face of Saudi Arabia and the area forever.
AramcoWorld Reading Selections - April 04, 2018
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi bustles. There’s an energy about him that fills a room. Words tumble, but you sense that however quickly his syllables form in the air, the brain behind them is much faster.
EXPEC ARC Wins Three Awards at ADIPEC
Saudi Aramco’s EXPEC Advanced Research Center (EXPEC ARC) won three out of five awards at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC).
Last Chance To Save Your Seat For Our Free Financial Education Workshop!
Do you feel comfortable making financial decisions, or do you often find yourself asking questions such as “Am I saving enough and in the right place?” Join Reilly Financial Advisors for a complimentary two-day workshop at the Tandoori House, where we provide general financial education, aimed at helping you answer common questions like these.
SAEEA Monthly Progress Meeting - March 31, 2018
The monthly progress meeting of Saudi Aramco Ex-Employees Association (SAEEA) was held on March 31, 2018 at Arif Qamar residence.
A Diamond in the Desert
“Diamante” is the Italian word for diamond. It also happens to be the last name of Giovanni Diamante, Badge Number 160876, a former senior trainer with Saudi Aramco who came to Ras Tanura in 1993 and worked for the company for the next four years as a teacher.
80 Years of Prosperity
Ours is the industry of Spindletop and shale, of Manifa and Ghawar, of Steineke and Khamis. As they knew 80 years ago, and as Americans and Saudis know today, going the extra mile together when others are starting to write us off is the best way of making our own history. — Amin Nasser
PETRONAS, Saudi Aramco Announce Formation of Their Two New Joint Ventures in Malaysia
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), the national oil company of Malaysia, and Saudi Aramco, the national oil company of Saudi Arabia, are pleased to announce the formation of two joint ventures for the Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID) project.
King Salman Energy Park: At the Epicenter of a Global Industry
Saudi Arabia continues to power toward the goals set out in its transformative Vision 2030 economic road map with the recent announcement of an official endorsement by the Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques, King Salman ibn ‘Abd Al-‘Aziz Al Sa’ud, of the naming of King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province.
Arabian Return Chapter XLIII: Preparing for Our Departure
At the beginning of next week, we were assigned a packing date of July 18th and made reservations to leave July 26th on a British Airways flight to London. Oran would stay one night, then fly on to Dallas, and I would stay 4 more nights as a concession for our not stopping in Athens again, which I had wanted to do. I started getting organized in earnest for the packers.
Saudi Aramco Announces Commercial Cooperation Worth Over $10 Billion with 14 American Companies During Saudi-US CEOs Forum in New York
Saudi Aramco today participated in the Saudi-U.S. CEO Forum held in New York to promote bilateral business and cooperation between the two countries. The Forum was scheduled to coincide with the official visit to the United States by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Aramco Services Company to Strengthen MIT Collaboration with $25 Million Research Commitment
Aramco Services Company (ASC), the North American arm of Saudi Aramco; and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has entered into a new 5-year $25 million collaboration targeting new research and development (R&D) in the fields of sustainable and renewable energy; advanced materials; carbon capture, utilization, and storage; environmental sciences; energy storage; water conservation and reuse; advanced materials; and cutting edge technologies including computational modeling, artificial intelligence, robotics and nanotechnologies.
Bringing You Home to Saudi
“Life takes you unexpected places, love brings you home.” – Melissa McClone. With planning well and truly underway for the next KSA Saudi Aramco Annuitants Reunion in March 2019, the big question is “why should I return?”
The Family of Andrea Kopczynski Peterson Asks for Your Support
Andrea Kopczynski Peterson, daughter of Barbara and Ed Kopczynski, is suffering from Scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease. Andrea grew up in Ras Tanura and Dhahran along with her sister Erica and brother Patrick who died in 2010 and whose two children Andrea and her husband Craig have taken in to raise as their own along with their four children.
AramcoWorld Reading Selections - March 21, 2018
Often considered poor man’s food because it is cheap and filling, kushari (koo-shar-ee) showcases the simple flavors of Egypt, making it popular among children and world travelers alike.
A Continued Tradition of Excellence
Another chapter was added to Saudi Aramco’s storied history of excellence last week as the company celebrated the 2018 Excellence Awards with a ceremony at al-Ghawar Hall.
Arabian Return Chapter XLII: Oran Returns
On Wednesday night I went to a dance in the gymnasium with the Kings, Yates, and some others to see a group called "The Blue Notes". My week alone went by really fast and Oran returned from the U.S. on a British Air Flight from London on Friday, June 9th, 1978, arriving at 6 p.m. Wouldn't you know it, his flight back and overnight in London were very nice.
Tape Ball Cricket Tournament by Being Student 2018
Being Student is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to bridging the gap between industry and the students. Being Student promotes learning and encourages cooperation between professionals and individuals seeking opportunities in the industries.