Amin Nasser Recognized by Peers for Excellence at Industry Awards

Amin Nasser Recognized by Peers for Excellence at Industry Awards

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Aramco president and CEO, Amin Nasser, received The Chemists’ Club Kavaler Award... “I am proud to accept this award on behalf of the thousands of men and women of Aramco who are showing great determination and resilience in a year that has been unlike any in our lifetime,” Nasser said. “This is definitely their award too.”

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - December 09, 2020

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - December 09, 2020

BY AramcoWorld / /

My grandmother picking through lentils to remove stones. The tinkling jangle of her bracelets as she stirred the pot. The waft of cumin down the hallway as she opened her door to greet us. These are some of my earliest memories as a child. If you ask almost anyone for their memories of childhood, it won’t be long before they mention food.

Brickwork in the Land of Palms

Brickwork in the Land of Palms

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Sunlight and shadows highlight a brick-patterned facade in the Ouled el-Hadef quarter of Tozeur, a city of about 50,000 in southwest Tunisia. Laid horizontally and vertically, some protruding and some recessed, the handmade, kiln-fired bricks are staggered into shapes that recall textiles and other traditional patterns and scenes.

Saleh A. Al Amer and Aaron K. Adkins Appointed as Associate General Counsel

Saleh A. Al Amer and Aaron K. Adkins Appointed as Associate General Counsel

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Saleh A. Al Amer was appointed as an Associate General Counsel effective December 1, 2020. He had previously been in an acting capacity since November 2019. In this role, he oversees the Intellectual Property (IP) and the Litigation and In-Kingdom Advisory Legal Practice Areas.

Aramco Announces Expansion of its Flagship Localization Program

Aramco Announces Expansion of its Flagship Localization Program

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Aramco today announced the expansion of its flagship program to increase local content and boost domestic supply chains. It is a significant milestone in the company’s In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) program, which marks its fifth anniversary on December 1st.

Scientist at Aramco Research Center-Houston wins Prestigious Award

Scientist at Aramco Research Center-Houston wins Prestigious Award

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Hasmukh Patel, a senior lab scientist, at the Aramco Americas Houston Research Center has won an award from the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) for mak-ing significant contributions to the field of materials science.

Farasan Island: Like No Other Place in the Kingdom

Farasan Island: Like No Other Place in the Kingdom

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Setting sail from Jazan to the Farasan Islands, the Saudi archipelago made up of 84 islands, the ferry docks on the largest island of about 30,000 residents.

Boy Scouts Hold Joint Fundraiser Golfing Event

Boy Scouts Hold Joint Fundraiser Golfing Event

BY The Arabian Sun / /

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Rolling Hills Golf Club (RHGC) and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 1 hosted a joint fundraiser golfing event. The event was planned to be held in March, but it was delayed until November due to COVID-19.

Finding History on The Roads North of Riyadh

Finding History on The Roads North of Riyadh

BY The Arabian Sun / /

Somewhere north of Riyadh along less-traveled roads, time has stopped. Here, in the traditional villages that have existed for generations, time has not erased traces of the past, but instead restored it through their architecture and ways of life.

Ladies First International Golf Tournament

Ladies First International Golf Tournament

BY The Arabian Sun / /

On Nov. 15, Danish golfer Emily Kristine Pedersen was crowned as the winner of the first Aramco Ladies International Golf Tournament. The tournament, held at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in Jiddah, was the first ladies’ golf tournament held within the borders of Saudi Arabia.

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - November 11, 2020

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - November 11, 2020

BY AramcoWorld / /

As he stepped up to the plate and turned to face the pitcher, everything else—the noise of the crowd, his work back at the newspaper, the parents and sisters he was supporting—dropped away that July day in 1931.

Saudi Aramco Journal of Technology – Fall 2020

Saudi Aramco Journal of Technology – Fall 2020

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

The Saudi Aramco Journal of Technology is published quarterly by the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, to provide the company’s scientific and engineering communities a forum for the exchange of ideas through the presentation of technical information aimed at advancing knowledge in the hydrocarbon industry.

AramcoWorld - November 2020

AramcoWorld - November 2020

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.

Trekking the Mountains of Al Baha

Trekking the Mountains of Al Baha

BY The Arabian Sun / /

On a clear day, you can climb to the top of Shada Al-Asfal and see the deep blue waters of the Red Sea on the horizon 60 kilometers away. But even on a hazy summer afternoon, as the mists blow in from the coasts, the mountains and lush green valleys around Al Baha are breathtaking. It’s no accident that this region is called “the Garden of the Hejaz.”

Delivering in Challenging Times

Delivering in Challenging Times

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on economies around the world, our industry has been confronted by numerous challenges. The combination of reduced demand and a fragile business environment has created uncertainty for many companies globally.

Capturing Abqaiq’s Beauty by Community Residents

Capturing Abqaiq’s Beauty by Community Residents

BY The Arabian Sun / /

To promote community spirit and creativity through art in Abqaiq, the Abqaiq Residential and Recreation Services Division (ARRSD) encouraged community residents to show their photography talent by sharing photos of landmarks in and around the community. An array of bright and colorful photos were received, each highlighting Abqaiq.