Dr. Kiran A. Rehman’s Birthday and BBQ Party
October 2nd is the birthday of Dr. Kiran Ata ur Rehman, daughter of Eng. Iqbal Ahmed Khan. This year, the day was within a week time of Eid Ul Azha.
The Capitol, the White House & the Washington Monument
Three DC "Must See's" Last week readers were offered advice on places to see and things to do on a visit to Washington, DC.
Tragedy in Mecca
Last Thursday, tragedy struck pilgrims on their way to visit the holy city of Mecca as more than 700 people died in a stampede on a walkway leading to the Jakarta pillars where the symbolic stoning of the devil is carried out by worshipers taking part in the Hajj.
Saving for Retirement: Tax Deductible vs Roth Contributions
Did you know, regardless of how savvy an investor is when choosing stocks, if they lack the understanding of which type of account is most effective for their personal financial situation, they could end up paying Uncle Sam tens of thousands or more in taxes than necessary over a lifetime.
Capital Splendor
The recent gathering of Aramco annuitants in Washington, DC in celebration of visit of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman reminded us of what an enjoyable experience a visit to the nation's capital can be.
What is a Go-Bag?
What is a go-bag? Aramco Expats | Jerry Hurych A go-bag is a term that refers to a bag packed with essentials you would want to have with you if you have to depart quickly.
What can the Consulate do in a Crisis?
Our Goal To ensure that all U.S. citizen victims and families get appropriate, timely assistance and care when faced with crises.
Warden Wednesday
Did You Know?... 8.7 million U.S. citizens live abroad and more than 80 million U.S. citizens travel abroad annually.
Global Entry Program
Frequent Traveler to the US? Want to avoid long lines in immigration upon your return? Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for per-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.
Lost Passport Procedures
Lost your passport? Have urgent travel? Not to worry. We can help! If you have lost your passport, the first step is to report that you lost your passport to the Consulate.
King Salman's U.S. Visit
Honoring a long history of cooperation and friendship between the Kingdom and the United States, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman ibn ‘Abd Al-‘Aziz Al-Sa'ud took center stage at a pair of events hosted by the company during his recent visit to Washington, D.C.
Facing the Realities of Your Estate
Did you know that without proper planning, you may unintentionally end up leaving a significant portion of your hard earned assets to the government, creditors, or unintended heirs?
Anas Arif Weds Dr. Afshan Rizwan in Karachi
A conglomerate of Aramcons, both current and retired, gathered in Karachi, Pakistan to celebrate the wedding ceremony of Anas Arif, son of Arif Qamar #74444, on the 5th of August, 2015.
Nation to Nation, People to People: The Human Connection
The strengthening of the strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States was the central theme of a visit last week by Keeper of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman ibn ’Abd Al-’Aziz Al Sa’ud to Washington, DC, where he and his top advisers met with President Obama, Secretary of State John Kerry and other government leaders.
1990's Club
One of many colorful offsprings of the Aramcon expat's lifestyle is a group known as the 1990's Club.
Fellow Brats and Others, Sun Exposed Heavily
I have been gone from Arabia for over 57 years, excluding a one year military tour in 1976-77. A couple years ago, I had an occurrence of a melanoma skin cancer which was caught early and removed.
Sue Knight Books
Colin and I lived and worked in Dhahran for nearly 25 years. He worked for Materials Supply and taught scuba diving and I worked at the Kennel Club, in various capacities for some years.
Tragedy at the Radium Compound
Death and injury recently struck the Aramco family in the form of a devastating fire at the Radium Compound in Al Khobar.
Diplomatic Protocol
With the upcoming visit to the U.S. of Keeper of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman looming on the horizon, it caused us to think about the powerful ties the Kingdom has enjoyed with the United States dating from the famous meeting between King Ibn Saud and President Franklin Roosevelt aboard the cruiser USS Quincy on Egypt’s Great Bitter Lake in 1945.
King Salman Visits Washington DC
Aramco ExPats has learned that Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, head of the House of Saud, will visit Washington, DC in early September for meetings with President Barack Obama.