Aramco Highlights Technology Innovation at ATCE

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

A team of Aramco engineers, scientists and researchers highlighted the company’s exploration and production accomplishments at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) that continue to bolster the company’s strong recovery rates — some of the highest in the industry.

Benefiting from the Vacuum in Syria

Benefiting from the Vacuum in Syria

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

On Jan. 16, 2012, I wrote an article that was published in this paper titled, “Russia, bridesmaid, but, never the bride.” Now, Russia is simply on the road to say to the world, yes, they are here in Syria and they are a military force that the world has to reckon with.

I’ve Been Riding on the Railroad

BY Aramco ExPats / /

A recent round-trip train ride between Seattle, Washington and Chico, California brought to mind some memorable past train rides in Russia while impressing me with how much Amtrak has upgraded and enhanced train travel in the U.S. in recent years.

Dhahran Women’s Toastmasters Club Marks a Year with Awards, Ceremony

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

What happens when you take 47 women from at least 18 various nations, mix in their speeches of five to seven minutes in length, and stir in their leadership projects? You have a formula for a Toastmasters club of extraordinarily high caliber — one that has achieved the President’s Distinguished Club award within one year of its inception led by a newly cast Distinguished Toastmaster and president Akanke Abdul-Khaaliq.

Saudi Aramco Receives Prestigious SPE Awards

Saudi Aramco Receives Prestigious SPE Awards

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Saudi Aramco had an exceptionally strong showing at last week’s Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) — the flagship event of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).

Dr. Kiran A. Rehman’s Birthday and BBQ Party

Dr. Kiran A. Rehman’s Birthday and BBQ Party

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

October 2nd is the birthday of Dr. Kiran Ata ur Rehman, daughter of Eng. Iqbal Ahmed Khan. This year, the day was within a week time of Eid Ul Azha. 

The ‘Kafala’ System Must Go

The ‘Kafala’ System Must Go

BY Khaled Almaeena / /

Over the past few years there have been growing criticism over the treatment of foreign workers in the Gulf States. 

Kingdom Open for Business

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco recently hosted a two-day forum in the Chinese financial hub of Shanghai to boost investment in the Kingdom, planning to promote the three newly developed industrial platforms of Jazan Economic City, Al-Hasa Energy Industrial City and Ras Al-Khair Industrial City. 

Yemenis in Kingdom

Yemenis in Kingdom

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

Yemenis have always considered Saudi Arabia as their second home. Relations between the people of Saudi Arabia and Yemen have always been very strong. 

WEF: Company’s Commitment to Youth, Innovation and Partnership Explored

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

As a strategic partner of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Saudi Aramco took part in the three-day WEF Annual Meeting of the New Champions, which convened under the theme "Charting a New Course for Growth" last month in Dalian, China’s northeast coastal city.

Tragedy in Mecca

BY Aramco ExPats / /

Last Thursday, tragedy struck pilgrims on their way to visit the holy city of Mecca as more than 700 people died in a stampede on a walkway leading to the Jakarta pillars where the symbolic stoning of the devil is carried out by worshipers taking part in the Hajj.

NED69ers-Mini Reunion Held at Engr. SS Kazim’s Residence in Canada

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

The most of NED69ers are out of the country and a group of the same is settled in Canada. As all are usually busy with their jobs and family commitments so the group has decided to have a get together at anyone group member’s residence on a dinner so that they all can enjoy and revive their sweet memories of the past and have discussion on the latest global issues.

SAEEA Eid ul Adha Celebrations

SAEEA Eid ul Adha Celebrations

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

Eid ul Adha is also called the Feast of Sacrifice and is the second of two religious holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide each year. In Pakistan the Eid ul Adha was celebrated on Friday September 25, 2015.

Karachi - A City of SAEEA

Karachi - A City of SAEEA

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

SAEEA Joint Secretary, Shafiq Ahmed Khan, has made a nice video clip of the highlights of the city. Please relax and try to watch it on a big screen. I hope you are going to like it. 

Saving for Retirement: Tax Deductible vs Roth Contributions

Saving for Retirement: Tax Deductible vs Roth Contributions

BY Reilly Financial Advisors / /

Did you know, regardless of how savvy an investor is when choosing stocks, if they lack the understanding of which type of account is most effective for their personal financial situation, they could end up paying Uncle Sam tens of thousands or more in taxes than necessary over a lifetime.

Time for Muslim Unity

Time for Muslim Unity

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

Millions of Muslims head toward Makkah every year to perform Haj. Muslims converge on Makkah from every nook and corner of the world.