"Dear Folks": Chapter 19

"Dear Folks": Chapter 19

BY Ken Slavin / /

The first half of 1956 is full of interesting developments for Aramco. Notable visitors to Dhahran include King Saud, who is feted at a 600-guest dinner, Steve Bechtel, president of the Bechtel Corporation, top officials from the Aramco’s owner companies...

Ramadan's Lanterns

Ramadan's Lanterns

BY Aramco ExPats / /

No one knows for certain when the use of children's Ramadan lanterns began, but it is a very old Egyptian tradition. Indeed, lanterns and lamps of various kinds, of many hues and degrees of brightness, and even both real and imaginary, have always been special to Egypt.

Aramco Ranks First in Oil and Gas Industry for Patents

Aramco Ranks First in Oil and Gas Industry for Patents

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Over the past 20 years, we strongly invested in innovation as part of our corporate culture to ensure our operations’ long-term sustainability and efficiency. As a result, our patent portfolio has continued to expand.

Aramco and Hyundai Collaborate on Advanced Fuels for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Aramco and Hyundai Collaborate on Advanced Fuels for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Aramco, Hyundai Motor Group, and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), have agreed to jointly research and develop an advanced fuel for an ultra lean-burn, spark-ignition engine that aims to lower the overall carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of a vehicle.

Then and Now: Al Khobar 1955 and 2020

Then and Now: Al Khobar 1955 and 2020

BY Bert Seal / /

I took the 'then' photo of Al Khobar in 1955 while working as a PR photographer for Aramco. The 'now' photo is of my grandson, Sam Field, taken in 2020.

NED69ers Mini Reunion – March 21, 2022

NED69ers Mini Reunion – March 21, 2022

BY Engr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan / /

NED69ers gathered once again for a mini-reunion on March 21, 2022. Abdul Majid Adam hosted a dinner at Services Mess, Karachi, in honour of all NED69ers who were available in Karachi as well as a few other friends.

Mumkin Sura? A New Day for Saudi Photography

Mumkin Sura? A New Day for Saudi Photography

BY Brid Beeler / /

I find it refreshing that photography is becoming an accepted part of modern Saudi society. The first “Jeddah Photo 2022” exhibition at Athr Gallery (organized by the Saudi Art Council and supported by the Ministry of Culture’s Museums Commission) will showcase a variety of images by Saudi and international photographers, including experimental work and contemporary photos.

Aramco Joint Venture to Develop Major Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in China

Aramco Joint Venture to Develop Major Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in China

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Aramco on Thursday, March 10, said it would help develop a major integrated refinery and petrochemical complex in Northeast China. Huajin Aramco Petrochemical Company (HAPCO), a joint venture between Aramco, North Huajin Chemical Industries Group Corporation and Panjin Xincheng Industrial Group, will develop the liquids to chemicals complex.

Aramco Profits in 2021 More Than Double Previous Year

Aramco Profits in 2021 More Than Double Previous Year

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Aramco today announced its full-year 2021 financial results, reporting that net income more than doubled year-on-year to $110.0 billion. Aramco declared a fourth quarter dividend of $18.8 billion, to be paid in the first quarter of 2022.

50th Wedding Anniversary of Kim and Dave Shaner

50th Wedding Anniversary of Kim and Dave Shaner

BY Aramco ExPats / /

Kim and Dave Shaner will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 24th. They were married in Vietnam in 1972. The couple lived in RasTanura, Abqaiq and Udhailiyah from 1978 to retirement in 2003.

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - March 16, 2022

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - March 16, 2022

BY AramcoWorld / /

Jabeur celebrates match point against Anett Kontaveit on October 14 during their quarterfinal match of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California.

Join the Search: ‘The Orchid and The Emerald’ Coming Soon, by Blackstone Publishing

Join the Search: ‘The Orchid and The Emerald’ Coming Soon, by Blackstone Publishing

BY Kevin McNeill / /

A historical adventure novel by Kevin McNeill, an Aramco retiree, and his son, David, an Aramco Brat, is being released in March by Blackstone Publishing. We came to Dhahran in 1991, when I joined the Engineering Department. David and his older brother, Michael, attended Aramco schools in Dhahran until I retired in 2002.

Amin Nasser’s Speech at CERAWeek

Amin Nasser’s Speech at CERAWeek

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Thank you Dan, and good morning Ladies and Gentlemen. It is such a pleasure to be back at CERA Week after a three year wait. Of course, Covid dominated much of our attention. But, once again, our industry rose to the moment – keeping economies moving, businesses running, and remaining at the heart of everyday lives.

Peaches and Ghee

Peaches and Ghee

BY Nestor J. Sander / /

One Friday morning in the blue-tinted bedroom of our Dhahran duplex we awakened very early. We planned a picnic, not to Half-Moon Bay where everyone went, but to an artesian pool, a small lake north of Qatif, a seacoast town.

Tarout Island

Tarout Island

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Tarout Island is located approximately 40 km from Dhahran, off the coast of Qatif in the Eastern Province. It is the second largest island in the Arabian Gulf, second only to Bahrain, and one of the oldest sites inhabited by humans in the region.

Joe Allen Retires

Joe Allen Retires

BY Joe Allen / /

After 40 years in the corporate communication and events industry, it is time to retire and enjoy family, friends and continued travels!

AramcoWorld - March 2022

AramcoWorld - March 2022

BY AramcoWorld / /

AramcoWorld, Saudi Aramco's flagship publication, is widely recognized as a leading source of nonpolitical coverage of the history, geography, arts and cultures of Saudi Arabia, the Middle East and the wider Islamic world, with an emphasis on the interweavings of the plural cultures of East and West, past and present.

Mom’s Photo Album

Mom’s Photo Album

BY Mark Lowey / /

Having just graduated from a small Ohio university in 1951, three sorority sisters embarked on a memorable trans-Atlantic journey that would shape their lives. In this photo essay, Mark Lowey shares the experiences and photos from a family photo album that has collected dust for more than half a century. The photos, taken by Mark’s mother, Suzanne “Susie” Olin (later Lowey), reveal memories from a bygone post-WWII era.

Laurene Ann Opdyke Nursing Scholarship

Laurene Ann Opdyke Nursing Scholarship

BY Aramco ExPats / /

Dear Friends of Laurene, I have some exciting news. Starting June 1, 2022, the number of scholarships available will increase from five to seven! My only request is for you to help me find qualified candidates for these scholarships and encourage them to apply.