Mutual belief in the idea of a universal order drew Muslim scholars to Indus Valley knowledge, and their translations advanced the trans-civilizational endeavor we today call science. This story is an example of AramcoWorld's 75 years of highlighting historical influences on knowledge today.
On June 20 2024, Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan celebrated his 79th Happy Birthday at his home along with his family members. Nana (my grandfather) was married on 12th January 1975 and was blessed with two lovely daughters...
In the early days of Aramco ExPats, imagining our photo galleries filling up with photos depicting life in and around Aramco camps was an exciting prospect. Wendy Cocker was up to the task. She had already created two photos-on-CD compilations, one titled "401 Arabian Sights" and "Barnaby of Arabia," the name of an adventurous stuffed bear who often made a guest appearance in Wendy's photos.
For nearly 20 years, people have contributed meaningful photos to our Photo of the Week campaign featured in the Aramco ExPats Highlights & Notices newsletter. Be transported back in time as you enjoy this heartwarming look back through our Photo of the Week galleries featuring fond memories and familiar faces.
Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most important religious holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It commemorates the willingness of Hazrat Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Almighty Allah’s command.
The annual 4th of July parade was a tradition in Aramco camps. Follow the links below to see Independence Day festivities through the years. "It’s not a parade without a marching band and majorettes high-stepping down King’s Road. After WWII, the camp put on a parade and big event every 4th of July."
Aramco’s Yanbu’ Refinery is an integral part of our refining, chemicals, and marketing portfolio, one responsible for providing critical feedstock and essential fuels to meet the Kingdom’s energy needs. Commissioned in 1983 along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast...
Aramco has awarded contracts worth more than $25 billion to progress its strategic gas expansion, which targets sales gas production growth of more than 60% by 2030, compared to 2021 levels.
Aramco, through a wholly owned subsidiary, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 10% equity interest in HORSE Powertrain Limited, the new global powertrain solutions company, alongside Renault Group, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, and Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (“Geely”).
The Golden Spider Silk exhibition at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, showcases four textiles, including a cape that incorporates silk threads from 1.2 million golden orb-weavers.
For nearly 20 years, people have contributed meaningful photos to our Photo of the Week campaign featured in the Aramco ExPats Highlights & Notices newsletter. Be transported back in time as you enjoy this heartwarming look back through our Photo of the Week galleries featuring fond memories and familiar faces.
Malcolm and Pat Huval’s granddaughter Victoria Claire Meaux, following in her Grandfather’s footsteps, graduated with a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisiana Lafayette this past May.
Olivia Swayne graduated from Squalicum High School and will attend Colorado State University Honors College in the fall.
Syed Arzam Sher graduated in June 2024 with a BBA from Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Syed is the grandson of the late ex-Aramcon Syed Asif Sher.
The Great Summer Family Picnic was held on June 9th, 2024 at Wildventure Water Park and Resort and it was a treat offered by Engr. Taha A. Khan and Samia Siddiqui for the entire family in celebration of their new car and son, Master Amin A. Khan’s first birthday!
Armingold Victoria C. Andres, the proud daughter of Luzviminda J. Cruz, ex-Aramco ID #189515, and Bolivar P. Andres, ex-Aramco ID #187234. She completed her studies at the University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing, Batch 2024, with the honor of Cum Laude!
What a year it has been as we celebrate three graduation events!
Areej Ayub completed Kindergarten to Grade 10 in Aramco Schools, Dhahran. She graduated today from McMaster University, Ontario, Canada. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies with Honors. May Allah, The Almighty, bless her with happiness and prosperity in all aspects of her life. Congratulations Areej, you did it!
Ceilidh McKegney graduated from Sir Winston Churchill High School in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Parents are Mark and Christa (Gregory) McKegney. Grandparents are Susan Gregory of Calgary, Alberta and Ross Gregory of Kelowna, BC. Also, Ann and the late Steve McKegney of Glasgow, Scotland.
Rowan Edwards graduated from Penticton Secondary School in Penticton, BC. Parents are Melissa Worts (Gregory) and Blair Edwards. Grandparents are Susan Gregory of Calgary, Alberta and Ross Gregory of Kelowna, BC.