Farasan Island: Like No Other Place in the Kingdom
Setting sail from Jazan to the Farasan Islands, the Saudi archipelago made up of 84 islands, the ferry docks on the largest island of about 30,000 residents.
Boy Scouts Hold Joint Fundraiser Golfing Event
On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Rolling Hills Golf Club (RHGC) and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 1 hosted a joint fundraiser golfing event. The event was planned to be held in March, but it was delayed until November due to COVID-19.
Finding History on The Roads North of Riyadh
Somewhere north of Riyadh along less-traveled roads, time has stopped. Here, in the traditional villages that have existed for generations, time has not erased traces of the past, but instead restored it through their architecture and ways of life.
Ladies First International Golf Tournament
On Nov. 15, Danish golfer Emily Kristine Pedersen was crowned as the winner of the first Aramco Ladies International Golf Tournament. The tournament, held at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in Jiddah, was the first ladies’ golf tournament held within the borders of Saudi Arabia.
Aramco Awards Major Long-Term Agreements to Eight Companies for its Oil and Gas Brownfield Projects
Aramco has today announced a new contracting strategy for the Company’s oil and gas brownfield and plant upgrade projects. The strategy focuses on establishing new businesses and developing partnerships based on sustainability and new technologies via Aramco's giant projects...
AramcoWorld Reading Selections - November 11, 2020
As he stepped up to the plate and turned to face the pitcher, everything else—the noise of the crowd, his work back at the newspaper, the parents and sisters he was supporting—dropped away that July day in 1931.
Saudi Aramco Journal of Technology – Fall 2020
The Saudi Aramco Journal of Technology is published quarterly by the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, to provide the company’s scientific and engineering communities a forum for the exchange of ideas through the presentation of technical information aimed at advancing knowledge in the hydrocarbon industry.
AramcoWorld - November 2020
AramcoWorld, Saudi Aramco's flagship publication, is widely recognized as a leading source of nonpolitical coverage of the history, geography, arts and cultures of Saudi Arabia, the Middle East and the wider Islamic world, with an emphasis on the interweavings of the plural cultures of East and West, past and present.
Trekking the Mountains of Al Baha
On a clear day, you can climb to the top of Shada Al-Asfal and see the deep blue waters of the Red Sea on the horizon 60 kilometers away. But even on a hazy summer afternoon, as the mists blow in from the coasts, the mountains and lush green valleys around Al Baha are breathtaking. It’s no accident that this region is called “the Garden of the Hejaz.”
Shaybah Airstrip Upgrade Receives International Excellence Award
On Oct. 20, Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah airstrip upgrade project received the 2020 Project Excellence Award for Europe, Middle East and Africa during a virtual meeting hosted by the Project Management Institute.
Delivering in Challenging Times
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on economies around the world, our industry has been confronted by numerous challenges. The combination of reduced demand and a fragile business environment has created uncertainty for many companies globally.
Fahad M. Al-AbdulKareem Appointed as Executive Director of Industrial Services
Fahad M. Al-AbdulKareem has been appointed as the executive director of Industrial Services effective November 2020. Al-AbdulKareem started his career with Saudi Aramco through the College Development Program (CDPNE) in September 1986...
Capturing Abqaiq’s Beauty by Community Residents
To promote community spirit and creativity through art in Abqaiq, the Abqaiq Residential and Recreation Services Division (ARRSD) encouraged community residents to show their photography talent by sharing photos of landmarks in and around the community. An array of bright and colorful photos were received, each highlighting Abqaiq.
Saudi Aramco Third-quarter 2020 Interim Report
For the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020. The third quarter of 2020 saw early signs of a recovery in global energy markets as some governments across the world eased COVID-19 related restrictions, providing stimulus for improved economic activity.
Aramco Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results
The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (“Aramco” or “the Company”) today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2020. These results highlight the Company’s financial and operational strength, despite market volatility and the impact of COVID-19 on the global economy.
AramcoWorld Reading Selections - October 28, 2020
Hisssstory vexes me. The very sound of it sizzles on my serpent tongue, tasting of lies and hypocrisy. Do not speak to me of apples and Eve, or of mad Medusa whose gaze turned onlookers to stone. Why should I not be angry? I am despised as a primal, unhuman creature living without arms or legs, eyelids or eardrums.
Aramco Employs Kingdom’s First Case of ‘Green Concrete’
The drive to reduce, reuse, and recycle can be found throughout our operations, including project management. In line with Aramco’s directive toward promoting a circular economy, improving sustainability, and lowering our carbon footprint...
Dawmat Al Jandal a Rich and Ancient Oasis with a Mystery
Dawmat al Jandal, an oasis on the northern edge of the Great Nafud Desert, has long served as an important trading hub and station for caravans, linking Arabia with the ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia and the Levant, going as far back perhaps as to the 11th century B.C.E.
Aramcon the First Saudi Woman Cycling Champ
After years of hard work and dedication to the sport, Ahlam Al-Zaid, an Aramco business systems analyst, earned the gold medal at the first Saudi women cycling championship this past August.
Dhahran Dining Hall Gets Facelift
As part of the Aramco’s ongoing efforts to enhance customer experience and facility upgrade, the Dhahran Dining Hall recently received a “state-of-the-art” interior refurbishment to provide a new look and articulated ambiance together with new varieties of services.