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Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan Celebrated His 79th Happy Birthday
On June 20 2024, Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan celebrated his 79th Happy Birthday at his home along with his family members. Nana (my grandfather) was married on 12th January 1975 and was blessed with two lovely daughters...
Vic and TJ Friedmann Love North Carolina
Vic and TJ Friedmann and son, Alexander, joined Aramco in 1974. Vic, a geophysicist in the Exploration Department, and family were initially assigned to the Croydon, England office in October 1974. Alexander attended the local school there.
Lost City of Gerrha Still Attracts Searchers
The mystery beckons. Clues appear then contradict each other and often themselves. Somewhere beneath the sands of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province lie the remains of the fabled city of Gerrha. For Rami Kamal, determining their location has been both a dream and source of intellectual stimulation for several years.
Cinco de Mayo
This week one of my friends held a party to combine the celebration of his move to a new house and the Mexican fiesta of Cinco de Mayo. Until a few years ago I had never heard of this festival, and as it seems to be getting more popular each year I thought I’d look into its origins, so this week’s article is a kind of history lesson.
Aston Martin Aramco Reaches Milestone Technical Collaboration Ahead of 2026 F1 Regulations
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team today (Sept. 4) announced a significant milestone in its preparation for the new 2026 F1 regulations: a technical collaboration agreement signed by the representatives of the team, Aramco, Honda, and Valvoline Global Operations (VGO).
Forum to Feature Insights to Vast Opportunities at Jazan Economic City
Jazan Economic Forum (JEF) taking place from February 25 – 26 in Jazan City will offer delegates two full days of comprehensive information on the Jazan Economic City (JEC) project with presentations by subject matter experts.
Mary Erwin - Abqaiq Kindergarten Teacher
How many of you carry warm memories of kindergarten? And, how many of you know the origin of the word?
Alan Bradford Wickline
Alan Bradford Wickline, known as “Butch” to his friends and family, age 80, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on September 19, 2024. He had the privilege of dying on his family farm, the same place he had been born.
Is this Gandhiji’s India?
Events in India are capturing worldwide attention. Apart from the usual political banter, one new expression has entered the body politic of India – “beef”
The Other Saudis That Many Do Not Know
In over two decades as editor of two English papers and a long experience interacting with the expatriate community, I came across many people who had the wrong assumptions and lacked a proper understanding of the Saudi mindset.
Let Us Engage the Young in Our Fight Against Terror
The terrorist attacks in Taif last week caught the hill city, known for its calmness, by surprise. Lately the region has witnessed unusual and brazen terror acts of suicide bombings and killings of innocent people.
The Terrible Crane Tragedy in Makkah
The terrible crane tragedy in Makkah on Sept. 11 that caused over a 100 deaths and 200 injured truly shook our society. I am not going to dwell on the causes.
Saudi Women Have Spoken!
The municipal elections that resulted in 21 Saudi women winning municipal council seats may seem trivial to some abroad, but it has a historic significance for the future of this country.
Saudi Aramco Receives Prestigious SPE Awards
Saudi Saudi Aramco had an exceptionally strong showing at last week’s Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) — the flagship event of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).
Expat Heroes in Asir Mosque
Last Thursday, a suicide bomber blew himself up in a mosque in the city of Abha in Asir province. This is not the first time a terrorist attack took place in the Kingdom.
Our Tourists’ Behavior in Europe
Let me say it loud and clear: The behavior of some of the tourists from Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states is not acceptable and has to change.
From Dhahran to Las Vegas
Before I write about what happened in Las Vegas, let me first tell you about Dhahran Toastmasters. A few months ago, Saleh Alghamdi, a member of Dhahran Toastmasters, invited me to attend one of their sessions.
A Different Municipal Election in Kingdom
Two days ago, Saudis took part in municipal election across the Kingdom. This wasn’t the first time that local bodies’ election took place in Saudi Arabia but this time around it was a bit different.
Yemenis in Kingdom
Yemenis have always considered Saudi Arabia as their second home. Relations between the people of Saudi Arabia and Yemen have always been very strong.
John Irving Elsey
John Irving Elsey, a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather and esteemed engineer, peacefully passed away on June 26, 2023. Born on Dec. 25, 1940, in Charleston, South Carolina, John was the beloved son of John Leroy and Aurelia Regan Elsey. He was preceded in death by his parents and his dear brother, James.