Zara Imran, daughter of Imran Ahmed Khan Ghouri and Erum Imran, and granddaughter of Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan, Vice President of Saudi Aramco Ex-Employees Association (SAEEA), celebrated her 15th Happy Birthday in a small, intimate family gathering by cutting her birthday cake and enjoying a delicious dinner.
While arranging my old files, I found the following picture; I (Mohammed Ifteqaruddin, Badge # 140948, Technical Advisor Mechanical Services at Ras Tanura Refinery) would like to share this memory with my fellow Aramco friends. I used to work at the Machine shop unit and Safety Relief Valve Segment.
Originally designed to allow a gaze out to the street while blocking both harsh sunlight and prying eyes, the wooden “box balconies” that proliferated after the founding of Lima in 1535 drew from Spain’s Islamic heritage. They are now beloved cultural emblems of the Peruvian capital that, if they could share stories, could tell many a tale.
This book contains the highlights of my first trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where I lived with my husband, Oran Wilson, and children, Olan Keith and Victoria for five and a half years in the early 1950’s. It was written for the express purpose of recording the events of my life and those of my family and friends, during that time, as I documented and remembered them.
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.
The Saudi Coffee Company Academy has launched its “Best Agricultural Practices” program in the Asir region to enhance coffee cultivation in the Kingdom. This six-day initiative, led by internationally renowned experts, imparts advanced skills in coffee cultivation...
Congratulations to Zoya Imran, granddaughter of Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan, and daughter of Imran A. Khan Ghouri and Erum Imran, on her high marks on her O-Level exams.
My grandchildren, Hamza and Huzaifa, and I were excited to visit the Oshawa Zoo and Fun Farm. On the morning of 16th August 2024, the entire family prepared for the trip. It was a bright sunny day. From Toronto, the Oshawa Zoo is located at a 48-minute drive.
In recent years in the United States, dates have been trending as a nutrient-dense, easily transportable source of energy. Nearly 90 percent of US-grown dates are from California’s Coachella Valley. Yet the date palm trees from which they are harvested each year aren’t native; they were imported from the Arab world in the 1800s.
It was common practice to share tried and true recipes among friends within camp, especially in the early days when limited food choices required innovative meal planning. It's no surprise then that many camp cookbooks were published over the years. We thought you'd enjoy seeing some recipes that made the cut and were included in the 1973 Abqaiq Cookbook.
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.
Aramco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to support research that aims to deliver environmental and commercial benefits.
In patterns and refractions, the old city of Fez, Morocco, comes to life through the geometric tile works known as zillij. In 2001, AramcoWorld commissioned photographer Peter Sanders to tell the story of a family who for five generations has added new dimensions to art and architecture.
Jennifer Simpson is set to present The Dhow Jones Report: The History of Diving in Saudi Arabia at this year's Aramco Hafla Reunion in Texas. Jennifer worked in Dhahran for Office Services from 1978-86. In her off hours, she ultimately became the first female PADI scuba instructor in the 22-country Arab world.
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.
Fred Bobb (Dh. '72) shared this photo from his days as Supervisor of Support Services for the Ras Tanura Refinery, back in 1986. He recalls that this photograph was taken when he was on the phone with his boss John Wittrig, who was Assistant to the Refinery General Manager, Don Domes.
A 47,000-capacity arena, to be called the Aramco Stadium, is to be built in Alkhobar in the Eastern Province following a cooperation agreement between ROSHN Group and Saudi Aramco. The stadium is expected to be fully operational by 2026...
Aramco today announced its second quarter and half-year 2024 results. “We have delivered market-leading performance once again, with strong earnings and cash flows in the first half of the year,” said Amin Nasser, Aramco president and CEO.
Aramco has signed a definitive agreement to acquire an additional stake of approximately 22.5% in Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co. (“Petro Rabigh”), the refining and petrochemical complex on the Kingdom’s west coast, from Sumitomo Chemical for $702 million.
Ithra’s Creative Solutions Residency Program has selected six ground-breaking immersive technology experiences designed by emerging Saudi storytellers to be developed into working prototypes following the completion of an intense month-long immersive design and storytelling residency.