Adapting to Change
During the 1970s, the world saw an unprecedented hike in oil prices and the United States was the worst-hit country.
Saudi Women Should Not Remain Submissive!
At a global women’s forum in Dubai last week, many participants spoke about the role of women in an ever-changing Gulf society.
College Degree Program Now Open
Registration for Saudi Aramco’s College Degree Program for Non-Employees (CDPNE) will be open from February 29, 2016 to March 9, 2016. The application, which is only open once a year, will be available online.
Zero-flaring Operations Achieved at Tanajib
Our Safaniyah Onshore Producing Department (SONPD) recently completed an ambitious, and successful, initiative to reduce gas flaring in its operations.
Join Us at Hafla 2016
My wife, Christien, and I are looking forward to welcoming all annuitants to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula for the Hafla 2016 reunion.
Israel’s Disappearance From Arab Media Scene
Does anyone in the Arab world know what is happening in Israel? Do we know what weapons systems their defense forces are acquiring or developing? Do we know who is who in the Israeli policymaking circles?
Reilly Financial Advisors: Your Aramco Expert (1)
Check out this short video to find out how Reilly Financial Advisors, an expert in helping hundreds of Aramcons safely navigate their retirement, can aid you in handling the difficulties of living abroad.
Reilly Financial Advisors: Your Aramco Expert
Check out this short video to find out how Reilly Financial Advisors, an expert in helping hundreds of Aramcons safely navigate their retirement, can aid you in handling the difficulties of living abroad.
Las Vegas Adventures
A trip to Las Vegas on business need not be all work. There is an abundance of choices of entertaining things to do indoors and out.
Manufacturing a First for IKTVA Program
ix high-efficiency gas compression trains for the first phase of Saudi Aramco’s Master Gas System Expansion Project have been assembled locally in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, for the first time, marking a significant boost to efforts in promoting localization and developing local content.
Innovative Idea to Ensure Happiness
During the past few decades, innovative methods of governance have begun to emerge. With new approaches to management or administration, we have witnessed creation of unheard of ministerial portfolios.
Saudi Unsung Heroes: Let Their Talent Bloom!
I wrote an article for an Arabic daily about the need to prioritize our concerns. Due to the need for brevity, there were a few issues, such as the problems of youth and women, which I did not focus on and readers asked me about them.
Making Haia More Effective
On Sept. 8, 2014 I wrote an article titled “Defining the role of Haia is a must” for Arab News.
Las Vegas: For Business & Pleasure Both
I have long since stopped being surprised when people from Europe or Asia tell me the American city they want to see first before any other is Las Vegas.
Beautiful German Shepard Needs Foster Home in Jubail
Our beloved Caesar is in need of a caregiver (Foster Home). He is a pure-bred German Shepard ( 3 years old, neutered, vaccinated and documented ).
Recognizing Innovation, Efficiency and Sustainability
Saudi Aramco has announced the results of the company’s celebrated annual Excellence Awards for 2015.
The Never-Ending Arab Spring
The term “spring” is used to describe a popular uprising against a political system.
An Evening with Engr. Mohammad Irshad
A dinner party was arranged to greet Engr. Mohammad Irshad-NED69ers-Mechanical who came to Karachi from Jubail Saudi Arabia after getting retirement from Bechtel Saudi Arabia.
Diversifying Sources of Income
Last Wednesday, I attended a program (debate and an interview) on the falling oil prices aired by one of the world’s leading television networks from their studio in Washington.
Taking Saudi-China Ties to a New Level
China is the world’s most populous country with a population of about 1.4 billion. It is the second largest country covering an area of about 10 million square kilometers.