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.
MOH Needs A Major Reshuffle
The Ministry of Health needs a major reshuffle. Minister Ahmed Al-Khatib would do well to read Ali Musa’s column published last week in Al-Watan daily.
Jazan Economic City to Become a key Contributor to Saudi Economy
Jazan Economic City will become a key contributor to Saudi Arabia’s economy as current infrastructure and projects development will provide a solid base for further investments in heavy and secondary industries, petrochemicals, mining and conversion industries, Khalid A. Al-Falih, president and CEO, Saudi Aramco said at the Jazan Economic Forum (JEF) today in Jazan City, southwest of Saudi Arabia.
If You Can’t Beat Them...
At the end of almost each fight or argument, young kids usually start blaming one another for the issue. They end up saying, “You started it.” Interestingly, sometimes adults also behave in this childish manner.
Cabo, Cabo, Cabo…¡Olé, Cabo!
Cabo, Cabo, Cabo…¡Olé, Cabo! “We loved Cabo!” “We had the most fabulous time in Cabo!” “We can’t wait to go back to Cabo!”
"Saudi Arabia: The Great Adventure" by Owen Oxley
It's been more than sixty-four years since I first went to the 'field ' in 1950 for five years (also spent another year before that in the New York Office at 505 Park Avenue).
Forum to Feature Insights to Vast Opportunities at Jazan Economic City
Jazan Economic Forum (JEF) taking place from February 25 – 26 in Jazan City will offer delegates two full days of comprehensive information on the Jazan Economic City (JEC) project with presentations by subject matter experts.
NED69ers Reunion in Karachi
The most members of NED69ers are out of the country. When anyone comes to Karachi for a visit then it is about time for all NED69ers who are in Karachi to reunite and meet at any place in Karachi.
SAUDI ARAMCO and KFUPM to Develop New Petroleum Engineering Program
Saudi Aramco and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) recently signed a framework agreement in support of a new Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences college program.
Time-Tested Saudi-US Ties
In Saudi Arabia, we always jokingly say that American diplomats stationed in the Kingdom are so patriotic that they celebrate their country’s Independence Day four times each year — thrice in Saudi Arabia early during the year and once with everybody else in the United States on 4th of July.
Only Civic Society Can Make Our Cities Safe
Lately there have been several articles written criticizing municipal services in Jeddah.
Saleha Kamal weds Naveed Shaukat in Karachi
Saleha Kamal, daughter of Kamal Ahmed Farooqi got married to Naveed Shaukat. Saleha is the daughter of Kamal Ahmed Farooqi Ex-Employee of Saudi Aramco Badge No-74823 and President of Saudi Aramco Ex-Employees Association (SAEEA), worked at Juaymah Gas Plant and Yanbu Refinery from 1979 thru 2000.
Forum To Be Catalyst for Investment Opportunities in Jazan Economic City
Jazan City, in the south-western Province of Jazan in Saudi Arabia, will host the Jazan Economic Forum on February 25-26, 2015 to discuss the investment opportunities and development potential of the Jazan Economic City, a multi-billion dollar investment project aligned to the Kingdom’s national balanced economic development objectives.
Current Wars in ME Are Different
Few weeks ago, while I was visiting Washington, D.C., I received an email from a friend notifying me about a panel discussion hosted by the Middle East Policy Council.