What's so Funny About Lucian the Syrian? (1)
A world-renowned satirist who wrote in Greek in the second-century Roman Empire, he left an indelible mark on the literature of the West.
Midyan: An Engineering Landmark for New Economic and Industrial Opportunities
Once gas from Midyan reaches the Al-Muwaylih power plant, it will produce 570 megawatts of power, including 50 megawatts that will be produced by the Saudi Electricity Company’s (SEC) high-efficiency solar thermal power station.
Manifa Mega-Project Captured in New Book
Saudi Aramco’s Manifa oil field, with its distinctive causeway and network of drilling platforms arching gracefully into the Arabian Gulf, is now the subject of a new coffee table book.
Saudi Aramco and SABIC Sign HoA on Feasibility Study for Oil-to-Chemicals Complex
Saudi Aramco and Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) have signed heads of agreement to conduct a feasibility study on the development of a fully integrated crude oil-to-chemicals complex to be located in Saudi Arabia.
Aramco World - July 2016
Aramco World, 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.
Vision 2030 on Center Stage
The Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and 2020 National Transformation Program took center stage during a visit this week to the United States by HRH Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Muhammad ibn Salman ibn ‘Abd al-’Aziz Al Saud.
Facts & Figures 2015
The Facts & Figures booklet is a statistical compendium of our 2015 Annual Review and includes oil and gas reserves and production figures for year-end 2015 as well as other valuable figures, and a brief summary of key developments.
International Cricket Stars Visit Dhahran
Cricket is a way of life for legions of devotees in the world. That’s why, when two players from Pakistan’s national cricket team recently visited Dhahran to promote the sport, members of the Dhahran Cricket Association (DCA) couldn’t keep their wickets intact.
Young Researchers Shine in Grand Challenge
With the spotlight on developing young talent, the Saudi Aramco EXPEC Advanced Research Center (EXPEC ARC) recently conducted a competition designed to give young researchers an opportunity to hone their presentation skills, develop ties between individuals and recognize exceptional talent while also stimulating creativity.
Discovering the Oasis of Al-Hasa
During our holidays, our mother and father decided to take us on a special road trip to al-Hasa. Our family was welcomed by a tourist company and was taken in a convoy of Hummer vehicles. It was great fun as we had a radio in each car. The lead car pointed out things of interest along the way.
Dhahran SAAD Falcons Raise The Bar
Returning to Al Ain seems almost like clockwork for the Dhahran SAAD Falcon U15 hockey players. Every year, the first weekend in May has meant that they would pack their gear, wrap their sticks and journey down to Al Ain for the annual GCC U15 hockey tournament.
Innovation and Young Talent Take the Helm in Tanajib
Tanajib port is a hive of activity. Forklifts come and go and spin around the dock with precision in what looks like a well-rehearsed waltz.
IKTVA Takes Center Stage at Global Supplier Forum
Saudi Aramco presented its In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) program to more than 300 local and international suppliers attending General Electric’s Global Supplier Forum in Riyadh last week.
Panorama 2016 - 2nd Quarter Issue
Saudi Aramco Panorama, published quarterly by Saudi Aramco, highlights many off-job safety issues. It is written for the entire family and is available in Arabic and English. It is distributed free of charge to all readers with an interest in safety.
Protecting our Coastal Environment
Marine duty pollution engineers conducted surveillance overflights every two hours after the initial sighting, and shoreline surveillance was provided by representatives of the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) every two hours.
Saudi Aramco Signs MoU with GE and Cividale SpA
Saudi Aramco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GE (NYSE: GE) and Cividale SpA of Italy to build the Middle East and North Africa’s first-of-its-kind high-end forging & casting manufacturing facility that will serve the region’s maritime and energy industries.
Saudi Aramco, Bahri, Lamprell and Hyundai Move To Next Phase Of Maritime Yard Development
Saudi Aramco today signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with its potential partners - the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri), Lamprell, and Hyundai Heavy Industries for developing a Maritime Yard that will provide engineering, manufacturing and repair services for offshore rigs, commercial vessels and offshore support vessels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Aramco Enters Baltic Market with Key Crude Oil Supply Contract to PKN Orlen
Saudi Aramco and PKN Orlen, the Polish crude oil refining company, today held a signing ceremony of a contract agreement for Saudi Aramco to supply PKN Orlen with 50,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil starting May 1, 2016 with provisions for automatic annual renewal.
Through Our Work We Define Opportunity
The year 2015 was a particularly challenging one for our industry. Strategic decisions taken the past few years, including a corporate transformation founded on capital efficiency, innovation, operational excellence, and downstream integration, have placed the company in a position of strength to face these challenges.
By Saudis, for Saudis, in Saudi
A hulking gas turbine - an example of high precision engineering - stands at Siemen’s Dammam Energy Hub complete and ready for delivery to Saudi Aramco’s vast economic city mega-project in Jazan.