Letter from India and Nepal

Letter from India and Nepal

BY Richard Thom / /

In December 1978 I went on a DOG’s tour (Dhahran Outing Group) to India and Nepal. There were about 15 in our group. Our Indian itinerary revolved around visiting the historical sites in Agra and New Delhi. All five sites we visited have since been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites...

A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Winter 2006

A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Winter 2006

BY Aramco ExPats / /

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.

Celebrating Tor Eigeland (1931-2024)

Celebrating Tor Eigeland (1931-2024)

BY AramcoWorld / /

Join us as we celebrate our dear friend and longtime contributor Tor Eigeland, 92, who died last week. Tor set sail from his hometown of Oslo, Norway in 1947 at age 16, and he never looked back. In his 20s he transitioned from sailor to journalist...

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - April 17, 2024

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - April 17, 2024

BY AramcoWorld / /

Saudi designer Tima Abid merges contemporary fashion with her own cultural influences. Her collections are earning recognition from Paris to Riyadh and she is redefining bold elegance amid changing times in the Arabian Gulf.

2025 Biennial Aramco Brats Reunion - Save the Date!

2025 Biennial Aramco Brats Reunion - Save the Date!

BY AramcoBrats / /

For the 20th Biennial Reunion, we're going to the desert. No, not that desert. It's Palm Springs, baby!! Mark your calendars for June 26 - 30, 2025. We love, love, love our Arizona and Texas reunions, but we also love a little variety, and, according to our 2025 Reunion Poll, so do you!

A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Summer 2006

A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Summer 2006

BY Aramco ExPats / /

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.

A Joyous Golfing Journey

A Joyous Golfing Journey

BY Sarah Shafiq / /

Embarking on a golfing expedition with my beloved grandfather Mohammed Ifteqaruddin, Badge #140948, Technical Advisor Mechanical Services, Ras Tanura Refinery, and sister Zainab was an adventure filled with excitement and discovery.

Rehmat Ul Alameen Welfare Organization - April 01, 2024

Rehmat Ul Alameen Welfare Organization - April 01, 2024

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

Rehmat Ul Alameen Welfare Organization (RAWO) was established in April 2013 in a small house in Korangi, under the supervision of Col (R) Javed Majid, assisted by Qari Saifullah. The aim of RAWO is to uplift the poor people economically: raise education standards, support them financially, increase their earning capacity and provide a platform to excel further.

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - April 3, 2024

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - April 3, 2024

BY AramcoWorld / /

Figs are a signature crop in Tunisia. The fruit is currently a part of a Mediterranean research project called FIGGEN that is assessing how these fruit trees thrive as changes in climate are causing other crops to fail. The study aims to plant a seed for preserving the biodiversity of increasingly arid ecosystem.

Exploring Family History and Heritage at RootsTech 2024

Exploring Family History and Heritage at RootsTech 2024

BY Aramco ExPats / /

My granddaughter, Olivia, and I attended RootsTech 2024, the world's largest family history conference, which was remarkable. Over 16,000 attendees participated in the Salt Lake City, Utah in-person event. At the same time...

A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Spring 2006

A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Spring 2006

BY Aramco ExPats / /

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.

All the Lands Were Sea

All the Lands Were Sea

BY AramcoWorld / /

According to Enûma EliŠ, in the Bronze Age Babylonian creation story, the world began when the god Marduk built a platform of earth and reeds in the primordial marshes, where all the lands were sea. Such a place still existed as recently as half a century ago.

Amjad Hussain's Achievements From Dream to Reality

Amjad Hussain's Achievements From Dream to Reality

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

In near Kala Shah Kaku, a native resident of small village Kallar, named Amjad Hussain, ex-employee of Saudi Aramco, Badge# 073452, thought of educating the poor, needy, and the deserved children of the village in the year 1999. Prior to this, there was no education facilities in village Kallar.

Aramco Retirees Meet at Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Aramco Retirees Meet at Indian Wells Tennis Garden

BY Michele Taylor / /

Retired Aramcons, and former Dhahran Tennis Association (DTA) members, converged at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden for the annual BNP Paribas Open, "Tennis Paradise" - and that is certainly an appropriate nickname! Michele Taylor, former DTA President for multiple years...

A Celebration of Life for Aramco Brat Dawn Kolb (Dh. '92)

A Celebration of Life for Aramco Brat Dawn Kolb (Dh. '92)

BY AramcoBrats / /

Hardworking. Dedicated. Kind. These are the words most shared amongst the ABI board after learning of the untimely passing of one of our own. Dawn Kolb (DH92) was a steady presence on the ABI Board of Directors joining in 2005 as Class Rep Coordinator.

Request for Heartiest Prayers for Asif Mirza

Request for Heartiest Prayers for Asif Mirza

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

Ex-employee of office services, Abqaiq, and active member and one of the pillars of the Saudi Aramco Ex-Employees Association, Karachi, is seriously ill. All friends are sincerely asked to please pray for a fast and complete recovery from his illness.

SAEEA Progress Meeting Minutes - March 21, 2024

SAEEA Progress Meeting Minutes - March 21, 2024

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

The progress meeting of Saudi Aramco Ex-Employees Association (SAEEA) was held on March 21, 2024. This was a video conferencing meeting. This was the 2nd meeting of the current year 2024.

A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Fall - Winter 2005

A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Fall - Winter 2005

BY Aramco ExPats / /

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.