Aramco unveiled new initiatives today (Sept. 10) that aim to drive the development and deployment of advanced digital solutions across its operations. Details of these initiatives were disclosed during the Global AI Summit (GAIN), which commenced today at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.
Aramco has announced agreements with key Chinese partners during a visit to the Kingdom by a senior delegation led by Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The agreements reinforce Aramco’s ongoing contribution to China’s long-term energy security and development, support China’s participation in Saudi Arabia’s economic growth, and foster collaboration in new technology development.
In its 75-year history, AramcoWorld has enlightened readers with stories about people throughout history and the modern world who have made an impact. Part 5 of our anniversary series examines the magazine’s positive portrayals of explorers, teachers, scientists and others to fulfill a mission of cultural bridge-building.
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team today (Sept. 4) announced a significant milestone in its preparation for the new 2026 F1 regulations: a technical collaboration agreement signed by the representatives of the team, Aramco, Honda, and Valvoline Global Operations (VGO).
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.
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.
How a new generation of earth observation and communication satellites, and promising partnerships, are helping Aramco rapidly expand our space capabilities.
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.
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.
Aramco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to support research that aims to deliver environmental and commercial benefits.
In patterns and refractions, the old city of Fez, Morocco, comes to life through the geometric tile works known as zillij. In 2001, AramcoWorld commissioned photographer Peter Sanders to tell the story of a family who for five generations has added new dimensions to art and architecture.
Aramco today announced its second quarter and half-year 2024 results. “We have delivered market-leading performance once again, with strong earnings and cash flows in the first half of the year,” said Amin Nasser, Aramco president and CEO.
Aramco has signed a definitive agreement to acquire an additional stake of approximately 22.5% in Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co. (“Petro Rabigh”), the refining and petrochemical complex on the Kingdom’s west coast, from Sumitomo Chemical for $702 million.
Ithra’s Creative Solutions Residency Program has selected six ground-breaking immersive technology experiences designed by emerging Saudi storytellers to be developed into working prototypes following the completion of an intense month-long immersive design and storytelling residency.
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), in partnership with the Abdul Latif Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture, will host the second edition of its Islamic Art Conference on Nov. 25-30 as a cultural celebration and a global showcase of the heritage, living traditions, and emerging trends of Islamic arts and crafts from across the Arab world.
From installations in the desert to abstract sculptures by the sea, the Arabian Gulf is flourishing as a multicultural hub for contemporary art. Part of a cultural revolution marked by the expansion of galleries and exhibitions, the surge of interest has helped artists from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates rise to the global scene.
Aramco’s significant capital investment to boost Saudi Arabia’s natural gas production advanced recently when more than $25 billion of 69 engineering, procurement and construction contracts were awarded to several local and international companies.
Abdul Qader Al Rais, godfather of Emirati fine arts who is known for his magical mastery of kaleidoscopic color, started his childhood in colorless poverty. “All you could find then was black, and maybe just a bit of blue paint,” recalled the man whose versatility with the paintbrush for almost 60 years created masterpieces of what can best be described as magical realism.
Aramco has extensive high-quality gas reserves and exclusive access to the Kingdom's large and growing domestic marketplace. The company's strategic journey to expand its sales gas production-targets growth of more than 60% by 2030, compared to 2021 levels.
Since its beginnings 75 years ago, AramcoWorld’s editors have viewed architecture as an essential lens on history and a crucible for cultural connections. Early stories, in particular, added human context to a discipline that often focused on the form of buildings with little regard for the people who created and used them.