AramcoWorld Reading Selections - October 3, 2018

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - October 3, 2018

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

The answer is leading me down State Street, the main drag of Santa Barbara, her hometown and business base an hour-and-a-half’s drive north of Los Angeles. From here, for nearly three decades, Dawn Elder has promoted and mentored musicians, recorded albums, arranged collaborations and organized concerts that have opened American ears to new music from the Arab world and beyond and brought fruitful exchanges among popular, creative performers from dozens of countries.

Aramco Professional Takes the Helm of SPE

Aramco Professional Takes the Helm of SPE

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco made a strong showing at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in Dallas, as Sami A. Alnuaim was named president of the international organization for 2019, four Aramco researchers received distinguished awards, and company staff contributed to about 20 scientific papers and panels.

Aramco Asia, China University of Petroleum Ink Deal to Further Strategic Collaboration

Aramco Asia, China University of Petroleum Ink Deal to Further Strategic Collaboration

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China University of Petroleum in Beijing (CUPB) to enhance their partnership and closer collaboration. The MoU is intended to explore added value opportunities for joint research in the field of research and technology, education, social outreach, and community service betterment for mutual benefit.

Abqaiq: The Friendly City Gazette - September 2018

Abqaiq: The Friendly City Gazette - September 2018

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Abqaiq The Friendly City Gazette is a free monthly publication published by the Southern Area/Central Region Community Services Department for Saudi Aramco employees and dependents in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia.

Malaysia Mega-refinery Project Receives First Crude Oil Cargo

Malaysia Mega-refinery Project Receives First Crude Oil Cargo

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Pengerang Refining and Petrochemical (PRefChem) on Monday achieved a significant milestone in the construction of its refinery at the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) with the arrival of the first crude oil cargo at Pengerang Deepwater Terminal 2 (PDT2), marking its transition into commissioning phase for startup.

Experts Eye Red Sea as Top Tourist Destination in KSA

Experts Eye Red Sea as Top Tourist Destination in KSA

BY Arab News / /

JEDDAH: The Red Sea Development Co., owned by the Public Investment Fund and responsible for executing the Red Sea Project, has announced the formation of its advisory board, which includes 12 international experts in business, tourism, sustainability and environmental conservation.

Dear Annuitants: Ahlan wa Sahlan!

Dear Annuitants: Ahlan wa Sahlan!

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

On behalf of your friends from Aramco in the United States, Dhahran and around the world, I welcome you to the 31st biennial Annuitants Reunion-the second one to be held here in Texas. This gathering is special to Saudi Aramco and holds a special place in our company's history.

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - September 19, 2018

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - September 19, 2018

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Poised between Gulf waters and Arabian Peninsula sands, the Louvre Abu Dhabi tells us a story of humankind. It hosts a comprehensive synthesis of arts and cultures, which not only imitate each other across eras and continents, but also prove inextricably interwoven.

iRead: Celebrating Literacy

iRead: Celebrating Literacy

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

iRead, a flagship program at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (also known as Ithra), that promotes reading through a competition for young people, celebrated its fifth anniversary this month at an award ceremony for the 2018 winners.

The Saudi Arabian Drilling Academy Holds First Graduation Ceremony

The Saudi Arabian Drilling Academy Holds First Graduation Ceremony

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

The Saudi Arabian Drilling Academy (SADA) today held its first graduation for a cohort of 132 students representing 34 drilling and services companies, in response to the oil and gas industry’s rising need for thousands of skilled exploration, drilling and workover talent, and in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 workforce development aims.

Aramco World - September 2018

Aramco World - September 2018

BY AramcoWorld / /

Aramco World, 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.

Saudi Aramco SVP for Upstream Speaks at the Dhahran Techno Valley Event in Dhahran

Saudi Aramco SVP for Upstream Speaks at the Dhahran Techno Valley Event in Dhahran

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Mohammed Y. Al-Qahtani, Saudi Aramco Senior Vice President for Upstream and Chairman of the Dhahran Techno Valley Company (DTVC) Advisory Committee, attended the annual Dhahran Techno Valley (DTV) event today, where he delivered a keynote speech titled: “Taking Dhahran Techno Valley to the Next Level.”

Aramco Asia Supports Mangrove Conservation in Fujian

Aramco Asia Supports Mangrove Conservation in Fujian

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Aramco Asia has provided support to the China Mangrove Conservation Network (CMCN) after entering into an agreement in April this year, within the framework of Saudi Aramco’s 2018 donation program.

Roaming to Riyadh

Roaming to Riyadh

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Being an expat in this part of the world gives me the privilege to travel to places I previously could only have dreamed of or read about in travel guidebooks. I have been living in the Eastern Province for more than two years now, and I knew very little about Riyadh, so I recently decided to travel to the Kingdom’s capital and see it for myself over a weekend.