Cautious Optimism Urged at Sync Summit 2024
The Sync Digital Wellbeing Summit 2024 held May 22 and 23 at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran was a call-to-action about a critical topic at a time of momentous change.
AramcoWorld 75th Series - FirstLook: "Arabs In America: Native Sons"
In 1975 AramcoWorld deployed photographer Robert Azzi across the US to tell the story of Arab Americans through the lens of his camera. The story he told, looked like America.
Aramco Retiree Golf Group Teed It Up in Palm Springs Area, California
The Aramco Retiree Golf Group held its tenth event at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa (Marriott property) in Indian Wells, California April 15-19, 2024. Golf activities included three rounds of golf at both Celebrity and Players courses at Indian Wells Golf Resort (IWGR) and the Classic Club in Palm Desert, CA.
A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Summer 2007
For nearly 20 years, people have contributed meaningful photos to our Photo of the Week campaign featured in the Aramco ExPats Highlights & Notices newsletter. Be transported back in time as you enjoy this heartwarming look back through our Photo of the Week galleries featuring fond memories and familiar faces.
More than 110 Digital Experts to ‘Confront the Digital Paradox’ at Ithra’s Sync Digital Wellbeing Summit
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) will bring together over 110 international digital experts from more than 20 countries including tech entrepreneurs, CEOs, and academics for two days on May 22 and 23 under the theme of “Confronting the Digital Paradox.”
SAEEA Progress Meeting Minutes - May 11, 2024
The progress meeting of the Saudi Aramco Ex-Employees Association (SAEEA) was held on May 11, 2024 at Faran Club, Karachi. Ghulam Qutubuddin Khan and Razi Khan could not attend the meeting as they are currently out of the Country. SAEEA President, Kamal Farooqi has been sick for the last few weeks.
Aramco Signs Agreement with Pasqal to Deploy First Quantum Computer in the Kingdom
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has signed an agreement with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral atom quantum computing, to install the first quantum computer in Saudi Arabia.
Aramco, U.S. Secretary of Energy Agree to Work Together for Potential Lower-carbon Solutions
Aramco on May 17 announced the signing of three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading American companies to advance the development of potential lower-carbon energy solutions.
AramcoWorld Reading Selections - May 16, 2024
While artificial intelligence tools can enhance efficiency, customer engagement and communication, many specialists find AI lacking when they need to converse in languages with multiple dialects, such as Arabic. With public and private sectors alike requiring Arabic, efforts are underway to advance AI’s accessibility and application.
Mohammed Ifteqaruddin Attends Learning and Development Awards - Hyderabad
Based on an invitation, I, Mohammed Ifteqaruddin, Badge #140948, Technical Advisor Mechanical Services, Ras Tanura Refinery Maintenance Department attended the “Learning and Development Awards 2024” (L & D Awards 2024) Event.
AramcoWorld - May 2024
AramcoWorld, Saudi Aramco's flagship publication, is widely recognized as a leading source of nonpolitical coverage of the history, geography, arts and cultures of Saudi Arabia, the Middle East and the wider Islamic world, with an emphasis on the interweavings of the plural cultures of East and West, past and present.
Old Timers - Part 1
A self-proclaimed Old Timer, the late Nestor "Sandy" J. Sander made many contributions to Aramco ExPats in the form of old photographs and written recollections of his early days with Aramco. He also was an esteemed member of the Old Timers annuitant group which gathered annually in California.
A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Spring 2007
For nearly 20 years, people have contributed meaningful photos to our Photo of the Week campaign featured in the Aramco ExPats Highlights & Notices newsletter. Be transported back in time as you enjoy this heartwarming look back through our Photo of the Week galleries featuring fond memories and familiar faces.
SAEEA 27th Reunion
Saudi Aramco Ex-Employees Association (SAEEA) celebrated its 27th Reunion and Eid Milan on April 21, 2024 at Arena Club, Karachi. A total of 124 people attended the function (61 men, 49 women and 14 children).
Upstream Forum: ‘A Journey to the Heart of the GHG Mitigation Effort’
Aramco has an ambition to achieve a 15% reduction in upstream carbon emissions by 2035 — an equivalent of 52 million tons of CO2e — in support of the company’s ambition to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 across its wholly-owned operated assets.
Aramco Hosts ‘Security Leaders Summit’ at Global Security Conference
Aramco’s Industrial Security Operations (ISO) expanded its global presence further recently by participating one of the world’s largest security events in Birmingham, U.K. The event enabled Aramco to strengthen security-related partnerships among a gathering of more than 40,000 specialists, manufacturers, and distributors, who showcased the latest security technologies and practices.
AramcoWorld 75th Series - Reflections of Knowledge
Part 3 of our series celebrating AramcoWorld’s 75th anniversary highlights the magazine’s emphasis on experts and institutions that push the boundaries of present-day knowledge while paying homage to historical figures and writings that paved their way.
The Invaluable Photo Contributions Made by Ray Stevens
Photo galleries have been an integral part of the Aramco ExPats website since its inception and no one supplied more cherished photos than the late Ray Stevens. Ray contributed hundreds of photos filling our galleries with countless memories of the good old days.
Merging Cultures
I thought you all might find this photo interesting. It was taken at Half Moon Bay back in 1981-82. The man on the Hobie Cat is the late Brian Dunloy, my sailing partner and friend. The Saudi individual was looking at the boat and Brian with interest. I understand the Yacht club is much improved these days. We sure had fun out there!!
A Plague of Locusts : Vignette from '3,001 Arabian Days'
On at least two occasions I remember, a gigantic calico cloud of locusts as far as the eye could see descended without warning on Dhahran, abruptly turning morning into midnight.