Why India Always Amazes Me?
A few months ago, I got an invitation to attend an event at the NASA Mission Control Center at Johnson’s Space Center in Houston, Texas, to be held by the end of this month.
Pushing ME Into Nukes Race
Amid the ongoing Iran’s nuclear issue debate, Saudi Arabia has taken a prominent position.
Let Justice and Order Prevail for Everyone
I have written articles on the raids on “violators” of iqama (residence permit) regulations and labor laws, in which I asked who the real violators are.
Local, International Poets Light Up Annual Event
“Poetry is a thing of such beauty and such power. The play of words, the imagery, and the wit make us happier, sadder, more alive, and more inspired.
Families and Friends Gather in Dhahran for Annual Pancake Breakfast
Aramcons from the Dhahran-area Saudi Aramco communities recently gathered for a pancake breakfast prepared by the Boy Scouts, their parents, and other leaders.
A Solar Solution: Powering the Star Building Through the Sun
Saudi Aramco has achieved a landmark in green installation by feeding power to the Power Systems (PS) main offices through the company’s first rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installation.
Engr. Syed Sharif Naqvi in Karachi to Visit His Relatives
The group of NED69ers is scattered all over the globe. Engr. Sharif Ur Rehman Malik found that Engr. Syed Sharif Naqvi a NED69ers Electrical is in the town visiting his family.
Saudi Aramco Endorses 2015 Global Risk Awards
For the second consecutive year, Saudi Aramco endorsed the 2015 Global Risk Awards.
Saudi Aramco Shares Strategies for Navigating Economic Downturn at MEOS 2015
Success through innovation and collaboration was the predominant message at the 19th Middle East Oil and Gas Show and Conference (MEOS 2015) held in Bahrain, which was themed “Energy Beyond Limits Through Innovation and Collaboration.”
Fake Degree is a Serious Matter
Sometimes I wonder about the phenomenon of fake educational certificates like diplomas and degrees and its impact on the society.
Growth Without Reform Can Never Be Achieved
All over the world, we see huge movements of young men and women across all levels of society.
SAEEA 12th Reunion Function
Saudi Aramco Ex-Employees Association (SAEEA) celebrated 12th Reunion on March 01, 2015 at Arena Club Karachi.
Adventures in France Continue: On to Bordeaux!
Many months ago—too many months ago—you read in this newsletter an account of an October 2013 visit to Paris.
Running Out of Time
Many years before the start of the so-called Arab Spring, many international agencies had warned that Yemen could become the first country in the world to simply run out of water due to its fast-depleting water resources.
Saudi Aramco’s IP Week Reception Highlights Opportunities
More than 500 of Saudi Aramco’s partners and customers attended a company reception at International Petroleum (IP) Week held in London.
Who Are The Real Violators of Residency and Labor Laws?
Over the past couple of weeks, several headlines regarding “illegals” have appeared in newspapers. It is a hot topic of discussion in every household.
Mr. Netanyahu: Iran is Not Just Your Enemy
There is one simple way to better understand the political dynamics of the Middle East: Don’t listen to what people say; watch what they do.
Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan – Visit to India via Wahga Border
I completed my trip to Lahore and enter India via Wagah Border on foot on December 31, 2014.
iThra Youth, iThra Lab Reach Thousands of Young Saudis in Jazan
As dignitaries and industry leaders discussed Jazan’s economic promise during the Jazan Economic Forum last week, the iThra Youth initiative kept busy with the promise of Jazan’s minds.
Speculating About Saudi Oil Policies
Discussions and speculations about the Saudi energy sector never cease to stop. After a brief lull, the issues jump to fore for one reason or another.