Driven to Succeed RT - Golf Club Produces Youngest Club Champion

Driven to Succeed RT - Golf Club Produces Youngest Club Champion

BY The Arabian Sun / /

The Ras Tanura Golf Club (RTGC) produced its youngest club champion in its history with the recent win by 13-year-old Karl Reyes, who captured the 2017 Club Championship over a highly competitive field of golfers through two days of stroke-play qualifying rounds and another two days of straight-up (without the use of the handicap system) matchplay competition.

Rehmat Ul Alameen Welfare Organization

Rehmat Ul Alameen Welfare Organization

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

In year 2013 we took up a Mudersa Rehmat Ul Alameen established in a small house in Korangi, teaching Quran by Qari Saifullah. After the initial start, the setup was expanded.

Arabian Return Chapter XV: Sorority Chapter in Abqaiq

Arabian Return Chapter XV: Sorority Chapter in Abqaiq

BY Colleen Wilson / /

Monday morning, I went to a bridge lesson at the Women’s Club Portable, and was taught the Staymen Convention, which I didn't like and probably wouldn't use. Marge Williams and I went to lunch at the Dining Hall afterward. All that afternoon I worried about whether or not to join the Sorority because of so many other activities. I finally decided not to, so called Marge to tell her I wouldn't be at the beginning meeting that night.

Doreen Cumberford: Busier than the Proverbial Bee

Doreen Cumberford: Busier than the Proverbial Bee

BY Aramco Expats / /

With some—certainly many, probably most—Aramco annuitants, retirement is less an exit from the working world but more an all-consuming exploration into a world of new opportunities. That certainly seems to be the case with Doreen Cumberford.

Brats to the Core, and Proud of It

Brats to the Core, and Proud of It

BY Aramco Expats / /

Who but the progeny of Aramcons would take pride in calling themselves "brats"? It's one of those ineffable mysteries of the universe that reason cannot explain. With that said, we shall forever acknowledge their cheekiness with a smile and continue to post reports about their activities and interests and gatherings, this issue being no exception.

Bushkuhls Retire After 26 Years with the Company

Bushkuhls Retire After 26 Years with the Company

BY The Arabian Sun / /

After 26 years of service with Saudi Aramco, in two separate stints, Stephen J. Bushkuhl will retire May 31 as manager of the Downstream Planning and Performance Management Department (P&PMD).

Saudi Aramco Signs Landmark Joint Venture Agreement with Lamprell, Bahri, and Hyundai

Saudi Aramco Signs Landmark Joint Venture Agreement with Lamprell, Bahri, and Hyundai

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco signed a shareholder agreement with Lamprell plc (“Lamprell”), the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (“Bahri”), and Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (“HHI”) to enter into a joint venture (“JV”) partnership with respect to the establishment, development and operation of a world-class maritime yard, which is the anchor project within the King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Services located in Ras Al-Khair, near the Jubail Industrial City on the Kingdom’s east coast.

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - May 31, 2017

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - May 31, 2017

BY AramcoWorld / /

Noor’s deflated the bouncy castle again!” complains one of the children. I look over at our newly planted persimmon tree onto which the now-flaccid structure has fallen, right by our “Happy Ramadan!” garden flag in the lawn. I sigh, but it’s almost sunset and guests are arriving in droves, setting up their dishes of choice in the back yard.

Announcing the Graduation of Bryan Jaszczak

Announcing the Graduation of Bryan Jaszczak

BY Aramco ExPats / /

Announcing the graduation of Bryan Michael Jaszczak from Buchhold High School, Gainesville, Florida on June 3rd, 2017. Proud parents are Jeffrey of Arabia and Erin Jaszczak.

Dimensions International - Spring 2017

Dimensions International - Spring 2017

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Made in Saudi Arabia: Innovative robots enhance operational efficiency - How Saudi Aramco is revolutionizing its inspection capabilities with cutting-edge robotic technologies.

Arabian Return Chapter XIV: So Much for Good Intentions

Arabian Return Chapter XIV: So Much for Good Intentions

BY Colleen Wilson / /

Believe me, I mostly rested the next day after Oran flew back to 'Udhailiyah. On Sunday morning I went to a Newcomers' Welcome Tea at the Women's Club Portable then walked to the Post Office with Marge Williams and Harriet Fretwell. Marge went on to my apartment with me, and we visited about the dance and future activities.

OTC: Meeting Offshore Challenges with Innovation and Collaboration

OTC: Meeting Offshore Challenges with Innovation and Collaboration

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Even as Aramco expands further downstream in refining and chemicals, the company’s commitment to its core upstream oil and gas program remains strong. For attendees at the annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), the world’s largest oil and gas industry event, this comes at a time when continued long-term investment is needed to meet growing global energy demand.

Today We Celebrate Aramco ExPats' 15th Anniversary

Today We Celebrate Aramco ExPats' 15th Anniversary

BY Aramco ExPats / /

In 2002, facing imminent repatriation back to the U.S. and wondering how, after so many years, I could stay connected to everything and everyone I had grown to love during my time in Arabia with Saudi Aramco, I formed the notion of creating a website...

Fasting Days, Festive Nights

Fasting Days, Festive Nights

BY AramcoWorld / /

It's three o'clock in the afternoon and a cacophony of car horns, bus engines and shouting people is making an unusually unbearable din in what is, on the best of days, a noisy city. This is not rush hour, nor a construction bottleneck. This is Ramadan. Nearly everyone in this metropolis of 16 million people is trying to get home by exactly 4:55, in time to break the day's fast with family and friends.

Focus will be on Trump’s Narrative Not Optics

Focus will be on Trump’s Narrative Not Optics

BY Khaled Almaeena / /

President Donald Trump will land in Riyadh this morning on his first foreign trip since taking office. He leaves behind a Washington that is in an uproar. Trump, whatever one may say about him, is a man who speaks his mind. His election rhetoric left many alarmed.

A Family Picnic at Turtle Beach Karachi

A Family Picnic at Turtle Beach Karachi

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

The picnic to Turtle Beach was arranged by the group of really hard working students of Hamdard University. The names of these students are: Suleiman, Arqam and Ibrahim. The date of this marvelous picnic was May 10, 2017.

SAEEA Monthly Progress Meeting - May 15, 2017

SAEEA Monthly Progress Meeting - May 15, 2017

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

Saudi Aramco Ex-employees Association (SAEEA) visited Tariq Khan, son of Saudi Aramco Ex-Employee Mr. Ateeq-ur-Rahman Khan who died on March 4, 2017. Ateeq was one of the SAEEA pillars and always available for support and assistance. SAEEA will never forget Ateeq’s sincere service to the organization.

Josh Shaner Weds Ashleigh Manfredi

Josh Shaner Weds Ashleigh Manfredi

BY Aramco ExPats / /

Kim and Dave Shaner are pleased to announce the marriage of their youngest son, Josh Shaner, to Ashleigh Manfredi on April 8, 2016 in Houston, Texas, USA.