Master Hamza A. Khan Ghouri’s 2nd Happy Birthday!

Master Hamza A. Khan Ghouri’s 2nd Happy Birthday!

BY Zara Imran / /

Hamza Ahmed Khan, son of Bushra Irshad and Kamran Ahmed Khan Ghouri turned two on the 24th of October, 2024. His birthday was celebrated on the 26th of October due to the weekend. Hamza is a joyful and happy kid who loves to play and dance all day.

When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Go Shopping

When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Go Shopping

BY Mohammed Ifteqaruddin / /

While I was in Canada, my son Zubair took me to Iqbal Foods to do some grocery shopping. I found that the saying, “Happiness is not in money, but in shopping,” is cent percent correct. I was delighted to see that under one roof I could find hundreds of products from India and other South Asian countries.

Ayra’s 5th Birthday Party!

Ayra’s 5th Birthday Party!

BY Zara Imran / /

Baby Ayra Khan turned 5 on October 12th, 2024! Time truly does fly. Ayra is the daughter of Engr. Bilal Ahmed Khan and Faryal Khaleeq. Ayra’s 5th happy birthday was celebrated on the 12th of October.

A Pinnacle of Wonder and Beauty

A Pinnacle of Wonder and Beauty

BY Mohammed Ifteqaruddin / /

Nathan Phillips Square is a popular public place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located in front of Toronto City Hall, at the intersection of Queen Street W and Bay street. Festivals of varying sizes are held throughout the year to celebrate Toronto’s cultural diversity and spirit.

Life's Too Short To Just Be On Land

Life's Too Short To Just Be On Land

BY Mohammed Ifteqaruddin / /

Take a break from seeing Toronto by land to see it from the harbour aboard City Cruises Toronto! Discover the historic and contemporary sites and nuances of Toronto Harbour during this fun, informative and fully narrated 60-minute Sightseeing Harbour Tour.

Nature's Masterpiece - Niagara Falls

Nature's Masterpiece - Niagara Falls

BY Mohammed Ifteqaruddin / /

A visit to Canada is incomplete without visiting Niagara Falls. My family planned a tour of this wonderful nature’s masterpiece located 128 Kilometers from Toronto. Niagara Falls, located between the border of the United States and Canada, is not technically owned by anyone.

Watson Farms Visit

Watson Farms Visit

BY Mohammed Ifteqaruddin / /

Ted Watson opened the doors to Watson Farms for the public in the year 1970, though it was first planted in 1954. The special feature is to pick your own (PYO) choice of fruits, flowers and vegetables.

The Water is My Sky, and I Swim to Fly

The Water is My Sky, and I Swim to Fly

BY Mohammed Ifteqaruddin / /

During my ongoing trip to Canada, I accompanied my grandchildren, Hamza and Huzaifa, to Oshawa, a Toronto recreational center.

Bird Kingdom Niagara Falls

Bird Kingdom Niagara Falls

BY Mohammed Ifteqaruddin / /

My grandchildren were excited to visit Bird Kingdom, established in May 2003 at Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. We bought the entry tickets online, there was a facility to purchase on arrival too.

Meeting-n-Greeting with ARAP Lahore

Meeting-n-Greeting with ARAP Lahore

BY Muhammad Idrees / /

Meeting-n-Greeting is always a time to rejoice especially with close-to-heart families. Aramco Retirees Association of Pakistan (ARAP) achieves another milestone by visiting senior Aramco retirees Fayyaz, Masud and Munir.

SAEEA 28th Reunion

SAEEA 28th Reunion

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

Saudi Aramco Ex-Employees Association (SAEEA) celebrated its 28th Reunion on August 25, 2024, at Arena Club, Karachi. A total of 114 people, including children, attended the function. All attendees met with their old buddies and enjoyed the event.

To Suceed You First Have to Take the Plunge

To Suceed You First Have to Take the Plunge

BY Mohammed Ifteqaruddin / /

Taking inspiration from the above quote, my grandson, Zaid Shafiq Ur Rahman, registered for the Mini-Olympic Swimming Competition organized by the Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club (HPRC) on the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day celebration on 15 August 2024.

Zoya Imran’s CAIE Result Celebration

Zoya Imran’s CAIE Result Celebration

BY Zara Imran / /

Congratulations to Zoya Imran, granddaughter of Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan, and daughter of Imran A. Khan Ghouri and Erum Imran, on passing her O-Level exams with flying colors. Her impressive performance has been met with admiration from her parents, relatives, and friends.

Zara Imran’s 15th Happy Birthday

Zara Imran’s 15th Happy Birthday

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

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.

"The Past is Just A Story We will Tell Ourselves," a Quote from Spike Jonze

"The Past is Just A Story We will Tell Ourselves," a Quote from Spike Jonze

BY Mohammed Ifteqaruddin / /

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.

Exploring the Animal Kingdom

Exploring the Animal Kingdom

BY Mohammed Ifteqaruddin / /

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.

News from ARAP Lahore - July 23, 2024

News from ARAP Lahore - July 23, 2024

BY Muhammad Idrees / /

The Aramco Retirees Association of Pakistan (ARAP)’s Executive Committee (ExCom) attended a personalized lavish dinner arranged by Malik Fazal Mehmood to welcome Abdul Hameed, a retiree visiting Pakistan from Canada with his family, and Muhammad Imran Javaid, on a short visit with his family to Pakistan from Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia.

"Take Only Memories, Leave Only Footprints," a quote by Chief Seattle

"Take Only Memories, Leave Only Footprints," a quote by Chief Seattle

BY Dr. Mohammed Ifteqaruddin / /

Tuesday, July 02, 2024, was the day I began my journey along with family from Hyderabad, India to Toronto, Canada via Abu Dhabi, where my son Zubair Mohammed Iftekhar (born in Dhahran Clinic and brought up in Saudi Arabia) resides with his wife and two children Hamza and Huzaifa (H & H).  

News from ARAP Lahore - July 12, 2024

News from ARAP Lahore - July 12, 2024

BY Muhammad Idrees / /

The Aramco Retirees Association of Pakistan (ARAP)’s Executive Committee (ExCom) conducted its 3rd Quarter 2024 meeting at Idrees residence in Lahore on July 12, 2024.