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Aramco Continues Progress in Digital Transformation with SAP Strategic Alliance
Aramco today announced a strategic alliance with SAP Saudi Arabia to expand the digitalization of its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. The agreement with SAP is another step in Aramco’s digital transformation journey, paving the way for further integration of new technologies in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
My Path to Learn the Arabic Language
“One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.” ~ Franck Smith. During COVID-19 while going through lockdown, I decided to learn the Arabic language. Arabic is one of the official languages of the United Nations along with Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
Tales of the Bedouin – Part XII: Faisal and the Falcon, Part 1
In this piece, Mark Lowey chronicles the story of Faisal Al Qahtani, a young falconer from Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia, who learned the ancient art of falconry – and life’s lessons – from his remarkable father.
Aramco Closes $12.4 Billion Infrastructure Deal with Global Investor Consortium
Aramco and an international investor consortium, including EIG and Mubadala, today announced the successful closing of the share sale and purchase agreement, in which the consortium has acquired a 49% stake in Aramco Oil Pipelines Company, a subsidiary of Aramco, for $12.4 billion.
Hymn for Healing Illustrations, a Public Art Project by Christine Olga Smith
The following paragraph is a short summary of my public art project, Healing Illustrations supported by Methodist Hospital through their Healing Arts program. Healing Illustrations Series is a visual arts project for social benefit.
Aramco Expands Focus on Emerging Sectors at Future Investment Initiative
On Tuesday, Aramco announced plans to expand its focus on emerging sectors to drive private sector innovation and investment. During the Future Investment Initiative, it outlined potential new projects in green hydrogen, sustainable technology solutions, advanced nonmetallic building materials, and digitalization.
Fahad K. Al Dhubaib Named Executive Director of Community Services
Fahad K. Al Dhubaib has been appointed as executive director of Community Services, after serving in an acting capacity. Prior to his current role, he was the general manager of Public Affairs since November 2018, during which, Al Dhubaib led the transformation of the company’s communication, marketing and Citizenship functions and programs.
2022 Aramco Hafla Cruise - December 1, 2021 Update
The 2022 Aramco Hafla Reunion Cruise will be held October 31 - November 5, 2022, departing from Miami, FL. Ports of call are Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico. More information to come.
Memory Lane: From Trademarks To Fires To Pop Stars and Golf Through The Years
Have you given some thought to your suggestion for a Trade-Mark? Armaco is looking for your ideas. Three prizes are offered to Men, and three prizes to the Ladies. Contest closes June 30, 1946. Place your suggestion in a closed envelope, sealed and addressed to the Dhahran editor. It will not be opened or returned until after the contest closes.
Memory Lane: Thinking Safety, New Power Plants, and A Lifesaving Youngster
Here’s some of the headlines from 60, 45, and 25 years ago. Disabling work injuries sustained in the Dhahran district during recent weeks has given rise to a new "Think Safety" campaign. A review of disabling injuries that have occurred during the year reveals that all of them have something in common.
Welcome Aboard, My Dear Friends!
These are the wishes my wife Amira and I hope to share with each of you in October when so many of our Aramco annuitant friends will board together for the upcoming Hafla Cruise.
Aramco and Cognite Join Forces in New Data Venture
Aramco and Cognite, a global leader in industrial software, have launched CNTXT, a joint venture based in Saudi Arabia. Headquartered in Riyadh, CNTXT looks to support the Kingdom’s industrial digitalization, and the wider Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region.
Aramco, IBM Plan to Establish an Innovation Hub in the Kingdom
Aramco this week announced preliminary plans for a strategic collaboration to establish an Innovation Hub in Riyadh. The collaboration will strive to support high-tech driven economic growth in the Kingdom leveraging emerging technologies in hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum computing, to address objectives that include circular economy, materials science, supply chain, sustainability, security, and digitization.
Aramco Board of Directors Visits Mangrove Eco-Park in Ras Tanura
Aramco’s Board of Directors visited the company’s innovative Mangrove Eco-Park in Ras Tanura recently to celebrate the first public facility in the Kingdom dedicated to the preservation of mangrove forests.
Aramco-sponsored ‘Produced Water’ Symposium Exceeds Expectations
An Aramco-sponsored Middle East Produced Water Oil and Gas Symposium and Exhibition was recently held for the first time in Saudi Arabia and brought together some 450 produced water experts from 37 countries in al-Khobar.
Dhahran Stabilizer is 'All Things to All Men' - 1952
From the Feb. 13, 1952 edition of the Sun and Flare. School students of the future may raise their eyebrows to learn that two repelling forces led to the founding of Dhahran upon Saudi Arabia's gleaming, shifting sands. But to residents of Dhahran, this phenomenon is taken for granted. Our proximity to such a unique occurrence inevitably minimizes its oddity.
Marking the 50th Anniversary of Well No. 7 - 1988
From the March 2, 1988 edition of The Arabian Sun. On this day 50 years ago, Saudi and American drillers were working a rig at a spot that today is just a few hundred meters up Dallah Road from Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran.
Forum Provides in-Kingdom Business Outlook to Drive Supply Chain Efficiency
An expert panel of global dignitaries, U.S. corporate leaders, and Aramco executives illustrated the climate for doing business in Saudi Arabia’s energy sector at the 2023 Supplier Forum in Houston. The annual event, co-hosted with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, coincides with the Offshore Technology Conference to maximize on the energy industry presence.
Aramco Appointed as a Strategic Partner for Gamers Without Borders and Gamers8 The Land of Heroes Festival
The Saudi Electronic Sports Federation and Aramco announced a strategic partnership to sponsor the “Gamers without Borders” (GWB) events and the “Gamers8: The Land of Heroes” festival for 2023, after the successful partnership for previous editions.
Big Dividends: Aramco Announces Second Quarter and Half-year 2023 Results
Aramco today announced its second quarter and half-year financial resorts. Our strong results reflect our resilience and ability to adapt through market cycles,” said Aramco president and CEO Amin Nasser.