Congratulations Syed Arzam Sher
Syed Arzam Sher graduated in June 2024 with a BBA from Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Syed is the grandson of the late ex-Aramcon Syed Asif Sher.
The Great Summer Family Picnic 2024
The Great Summer Family Picnic was held on June 9th, 2024 at Wildventure Water Park and Resort and it was a treat offered by Engr. Taha A. Khan and Samia Siddiqui for the entire family in celebration of their new car and son, Master Amin A. Khan’s first birthday!
Congratulations Armingold Victoria C. Andres
Armingold Victoria C. Andres, the proud daughter of Luzviminda J. Cruz, ex-Aramco ID #189515, and Bolivar P. Andres, ex-Aramco ID #187234. She completed her studies at the University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing, Batch 2024, with the honor of Cum Laude!
It’s Raining Grads at the Rahman Household!
What a year it has been as we celebrate three graduation events!
Congratulations Areej Ayub
Areej Ayub completed Kindergarten to Grade 10 in Aramco Schools, Dhahran. She graduated today from McMaster University, Ontario, Canada. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies with Honors. May Allah, The Almighty, bless her with happiness and prosperity in all aspects of her life. Congratulations Areej, you did it!
Congratulations Ceilidh McKegney
Ceilidh McKegney graduated from Sir Winston Churchill High School in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Parents are Mark and Christa (Gregory) McKegney. Grandparents are Susan Gregory of Calgary, Alberta and Ross Gregory of Kelowna, BC. Also, Ann and the late Steve McKegney of Glasgow, Scotland.
Congratulations Rowan Edwards
Rowan Edwards graduated from Penticton Secondary School in Penticton, BC. Parents are Melissa Worts (Gregory) and Blair Edwards. Grandparents are Susan Gregory of Calgary, Alberta and Ross Gregory of Kelowna, BC.
Congratulations Stephen Joseph Pavlat
Todd and Courtney Pavlat announce the graduation of their son, Stephen Joseph Pavlat II. Stephen is a third-generation Aramco resident of Udhailiyah having lived there from 2012 to 2017.
Sereen Younis Graduated from High School
Sereen was born in Saudi Aramco and attended Aramco Schools in Dhahran. Then she attended Dhahran High School until 11th grade. She moved to Plano, TX due to our retirement from Saudi Aramco.
AramcoWorld Reading Selections - June 20, 2024
About the size of a tablet computer, astrolabes were tools of astronomers, surveyors and navigators, to name a few. But using them took a lot more than typing, tapping and swiping.
AramcoWorld Reading Selections - June 13, 2024
Azerbaijan has sat at a crossroads of Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Western Asia for centuries as a Silk Road hub and a gateway that empires routinely fought to control. That intersection also has manifested itself in the nation’s food—a complex and enticing stew of Turkic, Persian, Eastern European and other regional influences. This food diary explores the unique cuisines of each of the country's regions.
Aramco and NextDecade Announce Heads of Agreement for Offtake of LNG from Rio Grande LNG Facility
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade) announced today that their respective subsidiaries have executed a non-binding Heads of Agreement (HoA) for a 20-year liquefied natural gas sale and purchase agreement (LNG SPA) for offtake from Train 4 at the Rio Grande LNG Facility at the Port of Brownsville, Texas, USA.
Aramcons - Saudi Arabia's Golfing Pioneers
Hello Aramco Expats community! Almost a year ago we solicited your help to reach out to Aramcon golf players for a documentary in development about pioneering female players in Saudi Arabia. We are happy to announce that this project has now been released and is available to watch on YouTube.
A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Spring 2008
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 Branded Plates
We recently found broken pieces of dishware that have the old Aramco brand. We have some questions: Does anyone know about this dishware? When it was used? Do we have an Aramcon who restores broken ceramics?
NED69ers Mini Reunion Along with NED-Set and Saaf Paani USA
Engr. Abdul Majid Adam is in town visiting his family in Karachi. A get together of NED69ers along with NED-Set and Saaf Paani USA was organized at Services Mess Club in Karachi on May 21, 2014.
AramcoWorld 75th Series - Deep Dive With Eric Hanauer
Underwater photographer and writer Eric Hanauer’s work for AramcoWorld exposed an entirely new audience to the rich marine life of the Red Sea. From his home in California, he reflects on his four-plus-decade career.
Old Timers - Part 3
In 1941 Nestor "Sandy" J. Sander joined the American army and was assigned to intelligence services in Northern Africa and Europe because he could speak and read French (as well as German, Italian and Spanish). In Paris, he met Georgette Cordin, and they were married in 1946. Later the same year, Nestor was back in Saudi Arabia, followed by "Georgia" a few months later. They lived in Dhahran until late 1951.
A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Winter 2007-2008
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.
Saudi Arabia's Planned Luxury Tourist Destination, Soudah Peaks
As part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan, the development of a year-round luxury tourist destination called Soudah Peaks is underway. Soudah is a mountainous area in the Asir region of Saudi Arabia.