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Historical Perspective: A Glow in the Valley
Some 55 years ago, when I was only 4, I recall some of my first and richest memories growing up in my village in southern Saudi Arabia.
Aramco Scientist Receives Prestigious Global Recognition for Anti-corrosion Work
An Aramco research consultant’s work on efforts to mitigate the impacts of black powder in pipelines is receiving global recognition. Black powder is a menace in gas transmission pipelines, which impacts pipeline operations and customers alike by reducing flow and lowers compressor efficiency, and results in increased operating and capital expenditures.
A Recognition for the Aramco Family: Nasser Named Energy Executive of the Year 2020
Saudi Aramco president and CEO Amin Nasser has been named Energy Intelligence’s Energy Executive of the Year for 2020 by a selection committee of global energy industry executives. He received the peer-selected award and delivered a speech at the inaugural Energy Intelligence Forum 2020, which is being held virtually Oct. 13-15.
Launching the Green Communities Initiative and 2020 Flower Season
Surrounded by the delightful sights and sounds of the Dhahran Nursery, Aramco’s president and CEO Amin Nasser launched two programs on Friday, October 16: Community Services’ Green Communities initiative and the 2020 Flower Season.
Jewels in the Crown: Introducing the Endemic Birds of Arabia
While the Republic of Yemen, which includes the island archipelago of Socotra, dubbed the “Galapagos of the Indian Ocean”, boasts the highest number of endemic bird species of any country on the Arabian peninsula, Saudi Arabia now stands as the easiest and safest country in which to see many of these singular gems.
Aramco and Baker Hughes Commence Construction on Non-metallics Joint Venture in Saudi Arabia
Aramco and Baker Hughes (NYSE:BKR) have announced the formation of Novel, a 50/50 Joint Venture (JV) to develop and commercialize a broad range of non-metallic products for multiple applications in the energy sector.
Dakar Rally - Competitive Driver Tariq Al-Rammah: Aramcon Al-Rammah, Dakar Driver, Rallies Around Jiddah
The famous Dakar Rally is racing through the deserts and dunes of Saudi Arabia for a second time. The 43rd off-road race, which started in Jiddah on Jan. 3 and ends in the city on Jan. 15, covers more than 7,000 km in new routes, providing many challenges for the more than 200 participants, 12 of whom are female.
Sweet Tea: Vignette from '3,001 Arabian Days'
When expatriates describe their experiences to the less traveled, it often starts with food. In Saudi Arabia, because the traditional cuisine is so minimalist — spare, unpretentious fare derived mainly from ancient nomadic bedouin culinary habits — only two items come quickly to mind: kabsah and sweet tea.
Golfers Flock to CEO Tournament
Sponsored by the Saudi Aramco president & CEO and organized by Saudi Aramco Golf Association (SAGA), the CEO Cup Golf Tournament began back in the 1970s, and it has been held annually continuing the tradition ever since.
Jim Schultz Retires After Almost 11 Years
James (Jim) J. Schultz, HR manager with the Corporate Venturing Department, retires from the company at the end of April. Born in Oakland, California, Schultz has spent almost 11 years with Aramco, joining the company in the fall of 2010 as a senior HR analyst.
Dhahran Community, Serving Residents for More Than 80 Years
Living “on camp,” as locals put it, is a rewarding and memorable experience. From backyard BBQs and early morning swims to games of tennis and tee times on the golf course, anyone who has lived in an Aramco community shares an extraordinary bond that comes from working and socializing together.
A Tale of Two Realities in the Ancient Bahraini Capital of al Muharraq
Exploring the island nation of Bahrain means venturing between two contrasting realities: The futuristic modern architecture and the ancient fortresses by the sea. On an island so attentive to modernity you would never expect to find in the downtown alleys the beauty of dwellings from the past.
Privilege: Vignette from 'Life in the Camel Lane'
All personnel, whether Americans, Canadians, Brits, Filipinos, South Americans, Europeans, Indians, Bangladeshis or Sri Lankans, were on differing pay scales at Aramco. This stratification was originally designed to compensate people in relation to their standard of living back home.
Mohammed Y. Al-Qahtani: Celebrating Our Growing Partnership with China
"Over the past 30 years, Aramco and China's bilateral relations have grown far beyond the buying and selling of crude oil, to a diversified investment portfolio, and even joint operations." — Mohammed Y. Al-Qahtani.
Four Decades Later, The Gilani Family Says Goodbye to Abqaiq
Senior petroleum engineering consultant with Southern Area Production Engineering Department, Syed Khalid M. Gilani retires at the end of this month, after serving the company for over four decades.
Getting Down to Work: Vignette from 'Tales from the Desert: An Arabian Memoir'
Dhahran North Office Complex was a collection of twenty large, temporary office buildings located about half a mile from the residential camp. They certainly weren’t as swish as the more glamorous steel and glass offices on the main camp complex, but at least I didn’t have far to commute.
Aramco Announces Collaboration with French Companies
The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (“Aramco” or “the Company”) today announced the signing of five agreements with leading French companies, including an agreement to explore a hydrogen-powered vehicle business with Gaussin, a pioneer in clean and intelligent transport solutions.
Explore Jazan’s Exquisite Nature
For lovers of exquisite canyons, natural landscapes, green ecosystems, and high mountains stationed above the clouds, Jazan is the perfect region to explore the fascinating countryside of southern Saudi Arabia. With its fresh air and clean atmosphere, and being away from urban life pollution, Jazan is an excellent place to practice yoga and meditation.
Two New Records Set at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon
The 18th Aramco Houston Half Marathon set two records Jan. 16. Vicoty Chepngeno finished first in the women’s race and set a course record, and Sarah Hall set a new women’s American record for the half, adding to the excitement of the first in-person Marathon Weekend since 2020.
Zouhair A. Al-Kaaki Retires After More Than 42 Years with The Company
Zouhair A. Al-Kaaki, a petroleum engineering consultant in the Northern Area Production Engineering Department, is retiring after 42 years of service with the company. He will be ending his career as the assistant to the general manager of Safaniyah Area Producing, which began in 2016.