Living Our Worst Nightmare

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

Since the beginning of the so-called Arab Spring, I had an uneasy feeling about it. At that point in time, I could not describe that eerie feeling.

Karachi Hit by Bad Heat Waves

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan, presents an interesting and colorful combination of the old and new. 

Learning Nothing From Ramadan

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

Before the advent of Ramadan every year, we read various reports doing the rounds in the media showing the number of hours that Muslims around the world would observe fasting in 24 hours.

Older Workers Add Value To Any Organization

BY Khaled Almaeena / /

A UK newspaper published a survey that stated: “workers of over 50 are four times less likely to pull a sickie than younger staff.” 

Granddaughter, Kayla Ann Abilez Weds

BY Aramco ExPats / /

Al & Pat Denyer who lived in Dhahran and Ras Tanura from April 1980 to August 1990 announce the marriage of their granddaughter Kayla Ann Abilez of Thousand Oaks, California to Grant Heron of Salt Lake City, Utah at the Los Angeles Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on June 13, 2015. 

Palestinian Refugees Slipping Into Oblivion

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

The total number of Palestinian refugees is estimated at around five million. These refugees include those displaced from their ancestral lands in 1948 and their descendants. The number of Palestinian refugees is shockingly high.

Safaniya Breaks World Cable Length Record

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco has achieved a landmark by energizing its largest Tie-in Platform (TP-20) with a 230 kV submarine composite cable. 

Dimensions International Summer 2015

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

A look back at the discovery that changed the Kingdom (PDF, 2.2MB): Seventy-seven years ago, the Prosperity Well (Dammam Well No. 7) produced oil in commercial quantities and Saudi Arabia’s transformation began in earnest.

Nasser Al-Qassabi Exposing Daesh in His Own Way

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

During the holy month of Ramadan, the time for breaking the fast (Iftar) is not only considered a meal but it is the time when all members of a family sit together to enjoy these special moments.

A Rant Too Far By An Imam

BY Khaled Almaeena / /

The Minister of Islamic Affairs has issued directives for an investigation into the rantings of an Imam of a mosque in Asir, who condemned the Saudi actor Nasser Algassabi and accused him of heresy. 

Birth of Pepper Rae Ingemansson

BY Aramco ExPats / /

The Staley/Ingemansson family would like to share the birth of their second daughter, Pepper Rae Ingemansson. Born: 2:44 pm, May 28th, 2015 Weight: 7 pounds 14 ounces Length: 19 inches Personality: Spunky...just like her name! 

Company, SCTA Team Up for Tourism

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco’s partnership with the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) grew stronger as the two parties signed on the Live Saudi Arabia program recently.

24 Year Career Comes to a Close for Lyn

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

For Kent Lyn, the opportunity to help young engineers grow in their field has always been one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. 

Are Western Leaders Above The Law?

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

Omar Hassan Bashir has been the president of Sudan for the past 25 years. During the quarter of a century, Sudan faced many devastating issues.

I Am A Liberal

BY Khaled Almaeena / /

Over the years, the word liberal (which by the way does not yet have an accurate Arabic translation) has become synonymous with anti-Islamic views.

NITI: Investing in Tomorrow’s Bright Future

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

The National Industrial Training Institute (NITI) was recently inaugurated in al-Hasa, where Saudi youths will be trained to help fill the more than 1 million jobs needed in the Kingdom’s energy sector.

Facts & Figures 2014

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

The Facts & Figures booklet is a statistical compendium of our 2014 Annual Review and includes oil and gas reserves and production figures for year-end 2014 as well as other valuable figures, and a brief summary of key developments.  

Aramco World - May/June 2015

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco publishes Aramco World six times a year to increase cross-cultural understanding. The magazine's goal is to broaden knowledge of the cultures, history and geography of the Arab and Muslim worlds and their connections with the West.