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Prosperity Continues to Flow

Prosperity Continues to Flow

Eighty years ago, on May 1, 1939, Saudi Arabia’s founder King ‘Abd al-’Aziz Al-Sa’ud personally turned the valve that allowed oil to flow into the tanker the D.G Scofield, anchored off Ras Tanura.

Departments Awarded for their Environmental Excellence

Five departments across Saudi Aramco received the 2014 President’s Award for Environmental Excellence. 

World’s First Blue Ammonia Shipment Opens New Route to a Sustainable Future

World’s First Blue Ammonia Shipment Opens New Route to a Sustainable Future

Aramco and the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ), in partnership with SABIC, have successfully demonstrated the production and shipment of blue ammonia from Saudi Arabia to Japan with support from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Amsterdam in Summer: Windmills, Wooden Shoes, and Flowers

Amsterdam in Summer: Windmills, Wooden Shoes, and Flowers

Amsterdam, located in the south of the province North Holland in the Netherlands, was founded in the late 12th century as a small fishing village at the mouth of the river Amstel. The damming of the river Amstel gave it its name (in Dutch: Amstelredam “Dam in the Amstel,” turned into Amsterdam over the course of time). With the largest historical city center of Europe, the city is a famous tourist destination.

Center for Reliability and Efficiency Part of IKTVA Drive

Center for Reliability and Efficiency Part of IKTVA Drive

Saudi Aramco’s In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) program received a boost recently as Schlumberger, a leading global supplier of technology and information solutions to international oil industry clients, officially inaugurated its new regional Center for Reliability and Efficiency (CRE) in the Kingdom.

Saudi Aramco and LANXESS Sign Joint Venture Agreement

Abdulrahman Al-Wuhaib, Senior Vice President Downstream, Saudi Aramco and LANXESS CEO, Matthias Zachert at signing of JV agreement to create a global synthetic rubber products company.

Discovering Islamic Art

I first became an author in 2000 when my book 'The Children's Encyclopaedia of Arabia' was published. I had an opportunity to visit the Aramco schools in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia talking about it with the children, teachers and staff.

The Lessons of Baltimore

The Lessons of Baltimore

How do you assess the depth and seriousness of a problem in any American city? It is when a major league baseball match is canceled, postponed or played with no spectators.

Four Decades of Credibility

Four Decades of Credibility

Due to immense technological advancements, the field of journalism has taken on a completely different avatar, as compared to the year 1975 — the very year when the first English-language daily, Arab News, was launched.

NITI: Taking Training To New Levels

NITI: Taking Training To New Levels

A few years ago, many people in Al-Ahsa witnessed construction of huge buildings along Al-Ahsa Airport road. The name that was posted consisted of four letters.

Making Haia More Effective

Making Haia More Effective

On Sept. 8, 2014 I wrote an article titled “Defining the role of Haia is a must” for Arab News.

Setting New Standards

Setting New Standards

Last week, Saudi Aramco took yet another giant step in its journey of innovation and services to the Saudi society. Since its establishment, the company has been taking such measures to improve its performance and for the betterment of society.

Gerarda Margaretha Hill

Gerarda Margaretha Hill

Born 14 January 1942 during WWII in Haarlem, the Netherlands, Gerarda Margaretha Willemse was the youngest of four daughters. She died age 72 at home in Columbia, MO on 30 August 2014 due to complications related to PSP and CBGD.

Groundbreaking Research Earns Company Global Recognition and Awards

Groundbreaking Research Earns Company Global Recognition and Awards

When you are in the leadership game, resting on your laurels is not an option. Such is the case for Aramco’s Upstream research arm, the EXPEC Advanced Research Center (EXPEC ARC), which keeps marching forward even during these unprecedented times.

Aramco Launches AI Corridor at Global AI Summit

Aramco Launches AI Corridor at Global AI Summit

At the recent Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit in Riyadh, Aramco unveiled its Global AI Corridor, an ambitious partnership between Aramco and private industry for facilitating and accelerating the update of AI across industries in Saudi Arabia.

Remarks by Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, Executive Vice President of Downstream, at GDA International Downstream Conference 2023

Remarks by Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, Executive Vice President of Downstream, at GDA International Downstream Conference 2023

Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good evening. Thank you for the invitation to speak here in the beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain to open a conference of thoughtful discussion, ideas, and learning. We come together this week at a time of both great challenge and opportunity for our industry.

Mideast Craving for Peace

Mideast Craving for Peace

I have known many prime ministers. Not one of them was pure or holy. But, almost all had one common quality — when they reached the point where their own personal interest touched upon the national interest, it was the national interest that prevailed. But, Mr. Netanyahu was a rare exception.

Open Up to New Ideas

Open Up to New Ideas

On a hot sunny day in the July of 1954, a group of American men and women planned a public gala to celebrate the 4th of July to mark their country’s independence day.

Aramco Brats: I Didn’t Know

Aramco Brats: I Didn’t Know

Even though I have never worked for Saudi Aramco, I have been a close follower of this company. I had to. 

Saudi Aramco Reports Strong 2019 Results Despite Difficult Macro Environment

Saudi Aramco Reports Strong 2019 Results Despite Difficult Macro Environment

The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (“Saudi Aramco” or “the Company”) today announced its full-year 2019 financial results, delivering strong profits and dividends despite a lower price environment and challenging margins in refining and chemicals.