‘Roads of Arabia: Archaeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia’ Exhibition

‘Roads of Arabia: Archaeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia’ Exhibition

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Roads of Arabia: Archeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia’ exhibition, a joint initiative of Saudi Aramco’s King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture and the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH), was inaugurated today at the National Museum of China in the Chinese Capital, Beijing.

Young Leaders Represent Company at MiSK Forum

Young Leaders Represent Company at MiSK Forum

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

The Young Leaders Advisory Board (YLAB) recently represented Saudi Aramco at the MiSK Global Forum (MGF). The forum is an initiative to empower Saudi youth and promote their contribution to Saudi Vision 2030.

Energizing People and Ideas Through Mentorship

Energizing People and Ideas Through Mentorship

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Mentorship programs around the world have been proven to be an effective way to transfer knowledge from one individual to another. Passing on knowledge is particularly important here at Saudi Aramco. With 54% of our employees under the age of 35, and 28% between the ages of 45-60, the need to retain best practices is imperative.

Saudi Aramco Delivers the First Wind Turbine

Saudi Aramco Delivers the First Wind Turbine

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Executives from Saudi Aramco’s Power Systems and General Electric (NYSE: GE) gathered in Dhahran recently to celebrate the delivery of the first wind turbine in Saudi Arabia, marking a historic milestone for renewable energy in the Kingdom.

Ceremony held for New Saudi Aramco Research Center

Ceremony held for New Saudi Aramco Research Center

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco today broke ground on the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art research center, at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), with an expected completion date of mid-2019.

Farmer Joe Remembers Arabia

Farmer Joe Remembers Arabia

BY Aramco ExPats / /

Just like all the rest of us who work or once worked at Aramco, Joe LeBlanc remembers his badge number (Hint: It starts with a "1"). Just like us as well, he carries with him fond memories of his days living and working in the Kingdom.

First Trip to the K.S.A.: Chapter XIII

First Trip to the K.S.A.: Chapter XIII

BY Colleen Wilson / /

On the other hand, 1954 came in with a roar. It would be very active, not only with the kids, but with parties, sports activities, and friends. A number of new people would arrive in Arabia with whom we would become very social, especially three, not only for this year, but for a lifetime. However, for the first week, everyone kinda kicked back and relaxed and recuperated from the Holidays.

Shaybah Wildlife Sanctuary Inaugurated

Shaybah Wildlife Sanctuary Inaugurated

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

In the sand dunes of Shaybah, deep in the Rub’ al-Khali (the Empty Quarter), Saudi Aramco’s Board of Directors last week inaugurated a facility of an altogether different kind. The 637 square kilometer Shaybah Wildlife Sanctuary is the result of a joint effort between Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah Producing Department and the Environmental Protection Department.

ICC Concert Satisfaction Survey

ICC Concert Satisfaction Survey

BY Aramco ExPats / /

The International Concert Committee (ICC) is conducting a study to measure your satisfaction with their concerts.

Green Matters: Promoting Sustainability Through Education

Green Matters: Promoting Sustainability Through Education

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

With the growing ecological challenges facing all countries around the world today, environmental awareness is an education tool of great importance. Awareness campaigns are a critical step in helping the movement to restore natural resources and reduce environmental footprints.

IEP Field Trip to Yunus Energy Limited

IEP Field Trip to Yunus Energy Limited

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

Institution of Engineers Pakistan-Karachi Centre-Mechanical Division arranged a field trip to Yunus Energy Limited (YEL) at its Wind Energy Farm located at Jhimpir Jamshoro Sind on December 3, 2016.

Panorama 2016 - 4th Quarter Issue

Panorama 2016 - 4th Quarter Issue

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco Panorama, published quarterly by Saudi Aramco, highlights many off-job safety issues. It is written for the entire family and is available in Arabic and English. It is distributed free of charge to all readers with an interest in safety. 

Industry Honors for Manara

Industry Honors for Manara

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco’s EXPEC Advanced Research Center (EXPEC ARC) has won 20 international prestigious awards so far in 2016. And recently EXPEC ARC added two further accolades to its tally, with two international awards for one of its technologies, Manara, which was recently deployed in the field to address an upstream challenge.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad: A Shining Example to Follow

The Holy Prophet Muhammad: A Shining Example to Follow

BY Khaled Almaeena / /

Some of the fears being expressed in the wake of the upset victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election may be exaggerated. But there is enough reason to worry over the rise of the far or hard right in the US and across Europe.

Saudi Aramco’s In-Kingdom Total Value Add Forum 2016 to Showcase

Saudi Aramco’s In-Kingdom Total Value Add Forum 2016 to Showcase

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco will host the second iktva Forum 2016 on December 14, 2016 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, commemorating the one year anniversary of launching its localization initiative, the In-Kingdom Total Value Add Program (iktva).

A Yule Goat in Finnish Lapland

A Yule Goat in Finnish Lapland

BY Aramco ExPats / /

The Finns are different. Ask anyone who's spent time around them or visited their country. Or ask a Finn yourself, if you happen to know one. They're part of Scandinavia but they're not true Scandinavians or Nordics.

Remembering Old Times, Renewing Connections

Remembering Old Times, Renewing Connections

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

As California college kids in 1976, Julie Johansson and Andrea Csaszar-friends from the first grade in Dhahran--crashed the 10th biennial Annuitants Reunion in Monterey. In October they returned for the 30th reunion at the same hotel, but this time Julie Johansson-Doody was an annuitant herself, and Csaszar a former Aramco Services Company (ASC) employee.

Separation of Service Brings About Many Changes

Separation of Service Brings About Many Changes

BY Reilly Financial Advisors / /

At some point, every Aramcon will face the complexities associated with Separation of Service. And regardless of when that time of separation approaches, it is no understatement that one must devise a strategy and lay out the logistics to accessing their hard-earned money once they’ve left Aramco. It can seem an overwhelming task, with many options. So which option is best for you? Proper planning is a necessity given all that must be considered.

Al-Ayyam Al-Jamilah – Fall 2016

Al-Ayyam Al-Jamilah – Fall 2016

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Al-Ayyam Al-Jamilah is a twice-yearly magazine distributed to retired employees and adult children of the Saudi Aramco Enterprise.