SAEEA 28th Reunion

SAEEA 28th Reunion

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

Saudi Aramco Ex-Employees Association (SAEEA) celebrated its 28th Reunion on August 25, 2024, at Arena Club, Karachi. A total of 114 people, including children, attended the function. All attendees met with their old buddies and enjoyed the event.

To Suceed You First Have to Take the Plunge

To Suceed You First Have to Take the Plunge

BY Mohammed Ifteqaruddin / /

Taking inspiration from the above quote, my grandson, Zaid Shafiq Ur Rahman, registered for the Mini-Olympic Swimming Competition organized by the Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club (HPRC) on the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day celebration on 15 August 2024.

Letter from South East and East Asia - Part 1

Letter from South East and East Asia - Part 1

BY Richard Thom / /

Twenty of us, all living in Dhahran and Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia at that time decided that we would spend Christmas and New Year in South East and East Asia. We arranged a trip through the Al-Gosaibi Travel Agency, although we did not realise...

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - August 29, 2024

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - August 29, 2024

BY AramcoWorld / /

This breakfast recipe inspired by Indian street-food vendors contains long-lasting carbohydrates, protein and healthful fats to keep you fueled as long as possible. These 5-minute breakfast sandwiches are protein-rich, filling and inspired by Indian street-food vendors who grill up sandwiches lathered in green and red chutneys in just seconds.

SPEECH: Remarks by Yasser M. Mufti at Qingdao Multinationals Summit

SPEECH: Remarks by Yasser M. Mufti at Qingdao Multinationals Summit

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Vice Chairman Zhang, Party Secretary Lin, Governor Zhou, Vice Minister Li, Your excellencies, distinguished leaders, fellow executives, colleagues and friends, zao shang hao and good morning. I want to thank the Ministry of Commerce and the Shandong Provincial Government for hosting us today and extending such warm hospitality.

A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Fall 2010

A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Fall 2010

BY Aramco ExPats / /

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.

Elements: Charting New Orbits in Space

Elements: Charting New Orbits in Space

BY The Arabian Sun / /

How a new generation of earth observation and communication satellites, and promising partnerships, are helping Aramco rapidly expand our space capabilities.

Zoya Imran’s CAIE Result Celebration

Zoya Imran’s CAIE Result Celebration

BY Zara Imran / /

Congratulations to Zoya Imran, granddaughter of Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan, and daughter of Imran A. Khan Ghouri and Erum Imran, on passing her O-Level exams with flying colors. Her impressive performance has been met with admiration from her parents, relatives, and friends.

Zara Imran’s 15th Happy Birthday

Zara Imran’s 15th Happy Birthday

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

Zara Imran, daughter of Imran Ahmed Khan Ghouri and Erum Imran, and granddaughter of Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan, Vice President of Saudi Aramco Ex-Employees Association (SAEEA), celebrated her 15th Happy Birthday in a small, intimate family gathering by cutting her birthday cake and enjoying a delicious dinner.

"The Past is Just A Story We will Tell Ourselves," a Quote from Spike Jonze

"The Past is Just A Story We will Tell Ourselves," a Quote from Spike Jonze

BY Mohammed Ifteqaruddin / /

While arranging my old files, I found the following picture; I (Mohammed Ifteqaruddin, Badge # 140948, Technical Advisor Mechanical Services at Ras Tanura Refinery) would like to share this memory with my fellow Aramco friends. I used to work at the Machine shop unit and Safety Relief Valve Segment.

AramcoWorld 75th Series - The Box Balconies of Lima

AramcoWorld 75th Series - The Box Balconies of Lima

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Originally designed to allow a gaze out to the street while blocking both harsh sunlight and prying eyes, the wooden “box balconies” that proliferated after the founding of Lima in 1535 drew from Spain’s Islamic heritage. They are now beloved cultural emblems of the Peruvian capital that, if they could share stories, could tell many a tale.

Revisiting the First Trip to KSA Series by Colleen Wilson

Revisiting the First Trip to KSA Series by Colleen Wilson

BY Aramco ExPats / /

This book contains the highlights of my first trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where I lived with my husband, Oran Wilson, and children, Olan Keith and Victoria for five and a half years in the early 1950’s. It was written for the express purpose of recording the events of my life and those of my family and friends, during that time, as I documented and remembered them.

A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Summer 2010

A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Summer 2010

BY Aramco ExPats / /

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.

New Program Boosts Coffee Cultivation Skills in Asir

New Program Boosts Coffee Cultivation Skills in Asir

BY Arab News / /

The Saudi Coffee Company Academy has launched its “Best Agricultural Practices” program in the Asir region to enhance coffee cultivation in the Kingdom. This six-day initiative, led by internationally renowned experts, imparts advanced skills in coffee cultivation...

Congratulations to Zoya Imran

Congratulations to Zoya Imran

BY Aramco ExPats / /

Congratulations to Zoya Imran, granddaughter of Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan, and daughter of Imran A. Khan Ghouri and Erum Imran, on her high marks on her O-Level exams.

Exploring the Animal Kingdom

Exploring the Animal Kingdom

BY Mohammed Ifteqaruddin / /

My grandchildren, Hamza and Huzaifa, and I were excited to visit the Oshawa Zoo and Fun Farm. On the morning of 16th August 2024, the entire family prepared for the trip. It was a bright sunny day. From Toronto, the Oshawa Zoo is located at a 48-minute drive.

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - August 16, 2024

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - August 16, 2024

BY AramcoWorld / /

In recent years in the United States, dates have been trending as a nutrient-dense, easily transportable source of energy. Nearly 90 percent of US-grown dates are from California’s Coachella Valley. Yet the date palm trees from which they are harvested each year aren’t native; they were imported from the Arab world in the 1800s.

Recipes from the 1973 Abqaiq Cookbook

Recipes from the 1973 Abqaiq Cookbook

BY Aramco ExPats / /

It was common practice to share tried and true recipes among friends within camp, especially in the early days when limited food choices required innovative meal planning. It's no surprise then that many camp cookbooks were published over the years. We thought you'd enjoy seeing some recipes that made the cut and were included in the 1973 Abqaiq Cookbook. 

A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Spring 2010

A Look Back at Photo of the Week Galleries: Spring 2010

BY Aramco ExPats / /

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.