Saudi Aramco Journal of Technology - Spring 2016

Saudi Aramco Journal of Technology - Spring 2016

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

In this edition, read about the first application of a sequenced fracturing technique to divert fractures in a vertical open hole completion, the development and field trial of a well lateral intervention tool and other topics. 

Hanan Al-Hroub: Symbol of Light in Occupied Palestine

Hanan Al-Hroub: Symbol of Light in Occupied Palestine

BY Khaled Almaeena / /

Hanan Al-Hroub winner of the Global Teacher Prize award – an initiative of the Varkey Foundation –  said that she wants the children of Palestine to live in love and peace like the rest of the children of the world.

A Wake-up Call to the Middle East

A Wake-up Call to the Middle East

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

In 1973 then US President Richard Nixon weighed military seizure of Saudi oil fields during the famous oil embargo.

College Entrance Exams

College Entrance Exams

BY Aramco ExPats / /

Many Aramco ExPats have children or even grandchildren hoping to get into college and facing the fearsome challenge of taking college entrance exams such as the SAT.

Mission Accomplished?

Mission Accomplished?

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

SIX months ago, Russia’s direct military intervention in Syria surprised the international community. It has once again surprised the world by announcing its sudden military withdrawal (partial though) from the war-ravaged country.

Young Talent Shines in Best Presenter Contest

Young Talent Shines in Best Presenter Contest

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

How do you discover new talent within your organization? The conventional way is to go through the usual hierarchical process where certain individuals are selected by different levels of management to make presentations at various business events.

Saudi Refining, Inc. and Shell Sign Letter of Intent to Separate Motiva Assets

Saudi Refining, Inc. and Shell Sign Letter of Intent to Separate Motiva Assets

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Arabian Oil Company (“Saudi Aramco”) through its wholly owned Saudi Refining Inc. (“SRI”) subsidiary and Royal Dutch Shell plc (“Shell”), through its US downstream affiliate, announce today they have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to divide the assets of Motiva Enterprises LLC.

NED-SET's Medical Camp at Goth Ghoraro Rind

NED-SET's Medical Camp at Goth Ghoraro Rind

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

The NEDians Social Engineers Trust Team planned to visit Chachro and to arrange a Medical Camp at the Goth Ghoraro Rind, Tharparkar District.

Saudi Women Should not be Deprived of a Role in Development

Saudi Women Should not be Deprived of a Role in Development

BY Khaled Almaeena / /

Last Tuesday, International Women’s Day was celebrated across the globe. Articles, documentaries lectures and meetings were held by women to highlight their progress, discuss shortcomings and set goals that need to be achieved.

Every Day is Women’s Day

Every Day is Women’s Day

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

We really need to designate a day of the year to express our gratitude toward womenfolk or to stress the importance of women in society? I don’t think so.

Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution

Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution

BY Jerry Hurych / /

The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world.

Aramco World - March 2016

Aramco World - March 2016

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco publishes Aramco World six times a year to increase cross-cultural understanding. The magazine's goal is to broaden knowledge of the cultures, history and geography of the Arab and Muslim worlds and their connections with the West. The print edition is distributed without charge, upon request, to a limited number of interested readers worldwide.

340 Days in Space

340 Days in Space

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

Last week, the International Space Station (ISS) saw the end of a scientific experiment that may not be seen again. Two astronauts, one is America’s Scott Kelly and the other is Russia’s cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko had gone for a one- year experiment aboard the International Space Station.

New Tracking System Improves Emergency Response Standards

New Tracking System Improves Emergency Response Standards

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Looking to reduce the risk of an adverse event and be prepared to act efficiently when the need arises, Saudi Aramco’s Safaniyah Offshore Producing Department (SOfPD) has launched the world’s first jack-up barge to be equipped with a real-time personnel location tracking system.

Open Up to New Ideas

Open Up to New Ideas

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

On a hot sunny day in the July of 1954, a group of American men and women planned a public gala to celebrate the 4th of July to mark their country’s independence day.

Visit Gives Young Leader Insight

Visit Gives Young Leader Insight

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Members of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders (YGLs), a unique and diverse community of the world’s most outstanding, next generation leaders, recently enjoyed an unprecedented, high-level visit to Saudi Arabia.