AramcoWorld Reading Selections - October 3, 2024

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - October 3, 2024

BY AramcoWorld / /

In Houston, Texas, IslamInSpanish serves as a home for Latino Muslims, a distinct minority within a minority in the United States. The growing demographic group maintains the unique traits of cultures that make up Latin America while embracing the influences of language, food and hospitality found in the practice of Islam in the Old World.

Aramco and China National Building Material Group Announce Strategic Collaboration

Aramco and China National Building Material Group Announce Strategic Collaboration

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Aramco has signed a five-year Cooperation Framework Agreement (CFA) with the China National Building Material Group Co., Ltd. (CNBM), one of the largest producers of comprehensive building materials in the world, to explore new opportunities in advanced materials and industrial development.

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - September 16, 2024

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - September 16, 2024

BY AramcoWorld / /

There is no truer symbol of Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina, than its Old Bridge. The magnificent icon of Balkan Islamic architecture was destroyed during the 1992–’95 war—but not for long. Like the multicultural workforce that produced the original hundreds of years earlier, a broad team of architects, engineers and others came together immediately to plan its reconstruction. This summer marked the 20th anniversary of the bridge’s reopening.

Aramco to Host 16th World Fighters Games in 2026

Aramco to Host 16th World Fighters Games in 2026

BY The Arabian Sun / /

The World Firefighters Games Governing Body has announced that Aramco will host the 16th World Firefighters Games (WFG26) in Dammam from Nov. 5-13, 2026. This esteemed international event, which brings together thousands of firefighters from around the globe...

Aramco Unveils New Initiatives to Drive Digital Development

Aramco Unveils New Initiatives to Drive Digital Development

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Aramco unveiled new initiatives today (Sept. 10) that aim to drive the development and deployment of advanced digital solutions across its operations. Details of these initiatives were disclosed during the Global AI Summit (GAIN), which commenced today at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.

Aramco Fosters Closer Collaboration with Key Chinese Partners

Aramco Fosters Closer Collaboration with Key Chinese Partners

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Aramco has announced agreements with key Chinese partners during a visit to the Kingdom by a senior delegation led by Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The agreements reinforce Aramco’s ongoing contribution to China’s long-term energy security and development, support China’s participation in Saudi Arabia’s economic growth, and foster collaboration in new technology development.

AramcoWorld 75th Series - Reflections on People

AramcoWorld 75th Series - Reflections on People

BY The Arabian Sun / /

In its 75-year history, AramcoWorld has enlightened readers with stories about people throughout history and the modern world who have made an impact. Part 5 of our anniversary series examines the magazine’s positive portrayals of explorers, teachers, scientists and others to fulfill a mission of cultural bridge-building.

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - August 29, 2024

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - August 29, 2024

BY AramcoWorld / /

This breakfast recipe inspired by Indian street-food vendors contains long-lasting carbohydrates, protein and healthful fats to keep you fueled as long as possible. These 5-minute breakfast sandwiches are protein-rich, filling and inspired by Indian street-food vendors who grill up sandwiches lathered in green and red chutneys in just seconds.

SPEECH: Remarks by Yasser M. Mufti at Qingdao Multinationals Summit

SPEECH: Remarks by Yasser M. Mufti at Qingdao Multinationals Summit

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Vice Chairman Zhang, Party Secretary Lin, Governor Zhou, Vice Minister Li, Your excellencies, distinguished leaders, fellow executives, colleagues and friends, zao shang hao and good morning. I want to thank the Ministry of Commerce and the Shandong Provincial Government for hosting us today and extending such warm hospitality.

Elements: Charting New Orbits in Space

Elements: Charting New Orbits in Space

BY The Arabian Sun / /

How a new generation of earth observation and communication satellites, and promising partnerships, are helping Aramco rapidly expand our space capabilities.

AramcoWorld 75th Series - The Box Balconies of Lima

AramcoWorld 75th Series - The Box Balconies of Lima

BY The Arabian Sun / /

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.

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - August 16, 2024

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - August 16, 2024

BY AramcoWorld / /

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.

AramcoWorld 75th Series - FirstLook: Zillij in Fez

AramcoWorld 75th Series - FirstLook: Zillij in Fez

BY The Arabian Sun / /

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.

Aramco Announces Second Quarter and Half-year 2024 Results

Aramco Announces Second Quarter and Half-year 2024 Results

BY The Arabian Sun / /

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 to Become Majority Shareholder in Petro Rabigh

Aramco to Become Majority Shareholder in Petro Rabigh

BY The Arabian Sun / /

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.

Creative Solutions Program Selects Winning VR Concepts for Development

Creative Solutions Program Selects Winning VR Concepts for Development

BY The Arabian Sun / /

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.