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Rio Olympics: Nothing to Rejoice About

Rio Olympics: Nothing to Rejoice About

The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio has come to an end. Many countries around the world are celebrating their athletes’ achievements in the tournament. Unfortunately, we are left to rejoice only one Olympics-related accomplishment i.e. sending female athletes from the Kingdom to participate in different events for the first time in the history of Olympics.

Makkah Tragedy: Grief-Stricken But Undeterred

Makkah Tragedy: Grief-Stricken But Undeterred

Tragedies do occur almost on a daily basis all across the world. Some are the result of human errors and the forces of nature cause some. Losing one’s loved ones is always painful. Truth be told, loss of lives affects everybody whether or not you are related with the victims.

Aramco, SIDF and Taulia Announce Supply Chain Financing Solution

Aramco, SIDF and Taulia Announce Supply Chain Financing Solution

Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and Taulia, a SAP company and leading FinTech provider of working capital management solutions — supported by the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) as one of the key finance providers of the domestic industrial sector...

William R. Bartlett

William R. Bartlett

William R Bartlett 1924-2007. Bill died peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side early Sunday morning March 11th. Bill was an American hero, having served his country as a corporal in the Marine Corps fighting in the Pacific during World War II.

Thomas K. Jurkowski

Thomas K. Jurkowski, 71, passed away at The Villages Hospital on Monday, September 17, 2012 in The Villages, FL. Born in the Bronx, NY, Thomas Jurkowski was a world traveler who lived in Vietnam, Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and throughout the United States.

Ralph Schlagenhauf

Ralph Schlagenhauf

On Sunday, February 5, Jerry Schlagenhauf transitioned from our world with great bravery, grace and peace, in the comfort of his own home. His sons Kyle and Erik were holding his hands, his wife Ann was near and he was surrounded by the love and support of his adoring family.

Memory Lane: Building Up in RT, A Lunar Eclipse, Aramcon Goes Online for MBA

Memory Lane: Building Up in RT, A Lunar Eclipse, Aramcon Goes Online for MBA

A quick look back at some of the headlines that defined their times in The Arabian Sun and The Sun and Flare. The new $13 million fluid hydroformer at Ras Tanura went into full operation last week after more than two years of work, on-site construction, and testing. Designed to furnish high-octane gasoline for sale in world markets...

Engr. Syed Naushad Shah Receives Prestigious Award from his Alma Mater

Engr. Syed Naushad Shah Receives Prestigious Award from his Alma Mater

University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore is one of the prestigious institutions of Pakistan for Technological Excellence and is at par with other renowned universities of the world. Engr. Syed Naushad Shah spent 5 years at this institution, from 1994 to 1999, and completed his degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Electronics and Communications.

Aramco Celebrates One of its Core Values on World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Aramco Celebrates One of its Core Values on World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Safety is one of Aramco’s core values, and we are continuously seeking new and innovative ways to improve the safety and well-being of our people. In recognition of annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work (April 28), we take a look at some of our key areas of focus.

Ithra Gears up to Host Ninth Saudi Film Festival

Ithra Gears up to Host Ninth Saudi Film Festival

The Saudi Film Festival, now in its ninth edition, will be held May 4-11 at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran. The festival is one of the most prominent annual initiatives held by the Cinema Association in partnership with Ithra and supported by the Film Commission.

Ithra Contributes to Success of Sharqiah Season 2019

Ithra Contributes to Success of Sharqiah Season 2019

”An amazing, amazing, amazing show, literally amazing,” said Rayan AlDawas, one of the visitors at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), describing the Spheres Performance at the Lush Garden. “This is al-Khobar. There have been a lot of changes; there are beautiful things happening. Honestly, it is honorable.”

Stanley F. Pasavage

Stanley F. Pasavage

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stanley F. Pasavage of Endicott, NY. Born on January 8, 1942 in Carbondale, PA, Stan peacefully departed this world on January 5, 2024, at Mercy House surrounded by those he loved most.

Aramco and stc unveil Dammam 7 Supercomputer

Aramco and stc unveil Dammam 7 Supercomputer

Aramco and stc announced today the launch of Dammam 7, a new supercomputer among the top ten most powerful in the world. The supercomputer presents new opportunities in both exploration and development and enhances Aramco’s decision-making on exploration and investment decisions.

Saudi Aramco Brings ‘Roads of Arabia’ Exhibition to Athens

Saudi Aramco Brings ‘Roads of Arabia’ Exhibition to Athens

Saudi Aramco is proud to be a strategic partner of the ‘Roads of Arabia’, an exhibition covering the historical and cultural development of the Arabian Peninsula – opened in Athens, Greece. ‘Roads of Arabia: Archeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia’, is a joint initiative of Saudi Aramco’s King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (iThra) and the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH).

‘Roads of Arabia: Archaeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia’ Exhibition in Seoul

‘Roads of Arabia: Archaeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia’ Exhibition in Seoul

Roads of Arabia: Archeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia’ exhibition, a joint initiative of Saudi Aramco’s King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture and the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), was inaugurated yesterday at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul.

Saudi Aramco & Pertamina Sign JV Devt Agreement

Saudi Aramco & Pertamina Sign JV Devt Agreement

Saudi Aramco, the world’s leading integrated energy and petrochemicals enterprise, and PT Pertamina, Indonesia’s state oil and gas company, signed a Joint Venture Development Agreement (JVDA) today, marking a key milestone to enable further progress to jointly own, upgrade and operate the Cilacap Refinery in central Java, Indonesia.

Al-Falih Reiterates Saudi Aramco’s Commitment to Long-Term Strategy at Global Competitiveness Forum

Al-Falih Reiterates Saudi Aramco’s Commitment to Long-Term Strategy at Global Competitiveness Forum

Saudi Aramco continues to pursue its long term strategy to become the world’s leading integrated energy enterprise despite the current downturn in the global oil industry, Khalid A. Al-Falih, President and CEO, Saudi Aramco reiterated at the 8th Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF) in Riyadh. 

Ithra-produced Film Wins Three Awards at Gulf Cinema Festival

Ithra-produced Film Wins Three Awards at Gulf Cinema Festival

“Hajjan,” the feature film funded and produced by The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), has been awarded Best Feature, Best Actor (Omar Alatawi, for his role as protagonist Matar) and Best Cinematography at the Gulf Cinema Festival.

Fall Migration 2020: Catch the Action at Al Ahsa’s Birdwatching Hotspots

Fall Migration 2020: Catch the Action at Al Ahsa’s Birdwatching Hotspots

With COVID-19 still limiting travel, migratory birds tease us with the purest symbol of what’s been curtailed for so many of us—the freedom of movement. Yet one unexpected gift of the pandemic-era lockdowns has been a renewed awareness of the wonders of the natural world around us.

Saudi Arabia's First October Big Day of Birding

Saudi Arabia's First October Big Day of Birding

In celebration of Global Bird Weekend and World Migratory Bird Day, on Saturday, October 9th, birdwatchers in Saudi Arabia took part in this year’s October Big Day. During the event, the global birding community tried to record the highest number of bird species possible in a single day.