Ithraeyat: Simplicity in Colors
Abdullah Hammas was born in the city of Abha and grew up moving with his family between the cities of the Kingdom. He studied at the Institute of Art Education and graduated as a teacher in 1973.
President and CEO: Oil and Gas Investment Must Not Be Overlooked
Speaking at the 2023 Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum in Dubai, Amin Nasser, Aramco president and CEO, outlined the pivotal role that oil and gas will continue to play in powering the global economy as part of the energy mix of the future, stating that the industry requires continued and effective strategic investment to do so.
AramcoWorld Reading Selections - December 20, 2023
For more than 40 years, British photographer Peter Sanders has documented communities across the Islamic world. Sanders discusses his legacy with us, including his inspiration and influences over the course of his career.
Aramco’s Yanbu’ Refinery Becomes Fourth Company Facility to be Added to WEF’s Global Lighthouse Network
Yanbu’ Refinery has become the fourth Aramco facility to be added to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Lighthouse Network, having been recognized for its pioneering deployment of cutting-edge technologies to deliver a range of operational, commercial, and environmental benefits.
Aramco at the FII Summit: Seeking a Fair Global Energy Transition
As millions of people globally do not have access to conventional energy, the world cannot simply ask emerging economies “to switch to whatever advanced economies are doing,” Aramco’s chairman said at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Priority summit in Hong Kong.
AramcoWorld Reading Selections - December 7, 2023
By tackling often overlooked societal issues. Palestinian-born Sami Kafati's body of work has shaped Honduran cinema even years after his passing.
Up To Speed: Verstappen Caps Stellar Season with One Last Win
An entertaining Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ensured a 2023 Formula 1 season that's long been settled as a competitive spectacle on a high, even if this year's dominant driver-team combination came out on top one last time.
Aramco Collaboration Develops Software Solution for Carbon Capture and Utilization
Scientists in Aramco’s Research and Development Center (R&DC) have created a computer-aided tool to potentially evaluate carbon capture and utilization from Aramco facilities based on technoeconomic and life cycle analysis.
AramcoWorld Reading Selections - November 22, 2023
A unique co-production between Saudi Arabia and Japan is telling Arab tales in the burgeoning style of anime film. In 2018, on an upper floor of a modest office building in the Nakano district of western Tokyo, Mohammed Aldhafeeri adjusted his traditional Arab shamagh headdress and prepared to go into battle.
Up To Speed: Drama in Las Vegas Leads Up To Yet Another Max Verstappen Victory
Formula 1 achieved something incredible just by making its new Las Vegas Grand Prix — a Saturday night street race on a super-fast circuit encompassing the city's famous Strip — happen. And the epic race that ensued more than lived up to the expectation created by a week of glitzy build-up.
Saudi Artist Obaid Alsafi Wins Ithra Art Prize, Largest in Middle East/North Africa Region
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) this week announced Saudi artist Obaid Alsafi as the winner of the sixth edition of the Ithra Art Prize. Launched in 2017, the Ithra Art Prize is the largest art grant in the region...
Aramco Produces First Unconventional Tight Gas in South Ghawar
Aramco has successfully produced the first unconventional tight gas from its South Ghawar operational area two months ahead of schedule. This development supports Aramco’s strategy to increase gas production by more than half over 2021 levels, through 2030, subject to domestic demand.
Aramco Wins Global Infrastructure and Building Award for Smart City Platform A’amer
Aramco has been recognized on the world stage for its adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. The company’s A’amer platform, which revolutionized the management of residential and commercial facilities and services at the company’s Dhahran headquarters...
AramcoWorld - November 2023
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.
AramcoWorld Reading Selections - November 8, 2023
For centuries iso-polyphony, a traditional style of folk singing, has chronicled Albanian life. The songs are part of a rich tradition, vital to weddings, funerals, harvests, festivals and other social events. Efforts to preserve it are picking up.
Aramco Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results
Aramco announced its third-quarter 2023 results on Tuesday. The company continues to deliver robust earnings while progressing its growth strategy. Commenting on the results, Aramco president and CEO Amin Nasser said, “Our robust financial results reinforce Aramco’s ability to generate consistent value for our shareholders...
Ithra Library Showcased at Sharjah International Book Fair
Ithra, a leading cultural institution in Saudi Arabia and the region, is shining the spotlight on its expansive library’s vast and unique reservoir of cultural offerings made available to avid readers locally, regionally, and around the globe as it joins Sharjah International Book Fair for the first time through Nov. 12.
Aramco ExPat Blends Interesting Work with a Convenient Lifestyle
Todd started living as an expat in Saudi Arabia in 2008, when he moved there from Texas with his wife and three children. At the time, they were looking for an adventure, an attractive benefits package, and a more convenient lifestyle for their busy family.
FII7: One-size-fits-all Approach Not Acceptable, says Aramco CEO
“A ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to the energy transition is not acceptable.” This was the key message Aramco president and CEO Amin Nasser delivered to delegates at the 7th annual Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh, in October.
Leadership and Technical Excellence Earn Aramco SPE Awards
Five Aramco professionals were recognized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) for their significant technical and professional contributions to the petroleum engineering profession and to the worldwide oil and gas industry during the Society’s Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), mid-October in San Antonio.