I have just spent nine weeks in Oman and had the opportunity to catch up with many friends not seen since before the pandemic. One of those was Mark Evans, who had just completed the second part of his Heart of Arabia expedition from Riyadh to Jeddah.
A 3D painting highlighting Aramco’s work to protect mangroves has been created outside the al-Mujamma’ center in Dhahran. Artist Afaf A. Salman, a graphic designer in the Office Services Department, started working on the piece — which is called “Lake of Mangrove” — on Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day, Feb. 22, with it taking 17 hours to complete.
Aramco’s Board of Directors recently held meetings in South Korea (Republic of Korea), a strategically important partner country, and utilized the opportunity to further strengthen relationships and gain greater insights into affiliated projects.
Aramco and joint venture partners NORINCO Group and Panjin Xincheng Industrial Group plan to start construction of a major integrated refinery and petrochemical complex in northeast China.
Aramco Asia was recently recognized by Franklin Covey in China for excellence in leadership development, talent retention, employee training, and mentorship. The company received one of the top awards, and was selected from a group of over 300 international and domestic competitors.
Aramco has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 10% interest in Shenzhen-listed Rongsheng Petrochemical Co. Ltd. (“Rongsheng”) for RMB 24.6 billion ($3.6 billion at current exchange rates) in a deal that would significantly expand its downstream presence in China.
China’s long-term energy security and “high quality” development are among Aramco’s top priorities, president and CEO Amin Nasser has affirmed. Nasser was speaking in Beijing at the China Development Forum (CDF) in-person for the first time in four years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The theme of this year’s forum was “Economic Recovery: Opportunities and Cooperation.”
From the March 22, 1961 edition of The Sun and Flare. "Gardens Today and Tomorrow," the 15th annual Garden Show scheduled for presentation March 30 in the Starlight Room, under the sponsorship of the Dhahran Women's Group, will feature a garden workshop.
From the March 27, 1974 edition of The Arabian Sun. Eliminating trial and error by divers working against time when tying in lengths of submarine pipe with pipe spools containing critical angles is the purpose of this "jig," designed and fabricated by Ras Tanura Maintenance services.
From the March 23, 1994 edition of The Arabian Sun. The largest docking terminal on the east coast of Saudi Arabia, Sea Island No. 4, recently completed an enormous Testing and Inspection (T&I), including extensive repairs and upgrading to almost all systems.
Dear colleagues, During the blessed month of Ramadan, I wish you a blessed time with family and friends as we experience the month’s many wonderful traditions. As Aramco continues to provide the reliable energy the world needs, it is essential that we maintain safe operations across the company.
Aramco has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., which sets forth preliminary plans for a strategic collaboration that would localize an industrial 5G technology ecosystem, starting with private networks, in Saudi Arabia.
Our daily lives typically unfold in a manner of predictability, a pattern, a routine. However, every now and then, tucked tightly under our routine of daily lives, are glittering moments of serendipity...
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman traveled from Riyadh to Jeddah on Wednesday. Later, the Kingdom’s minister of media, Salman Al-Dosari, delivered a speech on behalf of the king to citizens and residents at the start of Ramadan.
The Aramco Overseas Company (AOC) – Aramco Europe — has marked the 70th anniversary of operating from the Netherlands, where its headquarters are based. The affiliate helps serve the Aramco enterprise in Europe and beyond. Its work in support of the global business has evolved over the years, which has led to it being recognized as a fully fledged services company.
Aramco’s Office Services Department (OSD) has attained the King Abdulaziz Quality Award’s (KAQA) gold standard in recognition of the tremendous efforts undertaken by employees and management to further improve systems and safety, and to implement Aramco’s Operational Excellence (OE) strategy.
Aramco and Linde Engineering, a global leader in the production and processing of gases, announced that they have signed an agreement to jointly develop a new ammonia cracking technology. The collaboration between the two companies will combine Linde Engineering and Aramco’s experience and capabilities in industrial research and development, lower-carbon hydrogen, and ammonia cracking technology.
From the March 15, 1978 edition of The Arabian Sun. A new low-lift pumphouse that supplies the Ras Tanura Refinery with 5.7 million barrels of seawater per day was put into service March 4, replacing its predecessor in a construction operation that allowed for no interruption of the vital water flow at any time during the project.
From the March 16, 1983 edition of The Arabian Sun. The Middle East's largest petroleum technology exhibit -- the third biennial Middle East Oi Show and Conference -- opened Monday in Bahrain Aramco was prominently represented with a company exhibit and by the active roles Aramcons played in the technical conference.
Strength, speed and a lustrous coat made the Karabakh horse a symbol of status, power and beauty in its native Azerbaijan. Wars over the past century nearly eliminated them, but now breeders are steadily restoring their numbers.