Bringing Vision 2030 to the United States

On the sidelines of HRH Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad ibn Salman ibn ‘Abd al- ‘Aziz Al Saud’s recent visit to the United States to convey Saudi Vision 2030 and invite collaboration in its execution, HE Khalid A. Al-Falih, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, and Chairman of the Saudi Aramco Board of Directors, took part in disseminating the message, also taking time to share Saudi Aramco’s strategy to help implement Vision 2030 in Houston and Boston through a series of town halls and meetings with business, financial and academic leaders.

Manifa

Manifa: where every grain of sand and every drop of water tells a story, is a book that captures in words and pictures the history, social, cultural, environmental and industrial context of the construction surrounding the world’s fifth-largest oil field with its distinctive causeway and network of drilling platforms arching gracefully into the Arabian Gulf.

Manifa (1)

Manifa: where every grain of sand and every drop of water tells a story, is a book that captures in words and pictures the history, social, cultural, environmental and industrial context of the construction surrounding the world’s fifth-largest oil field with its distinctive causeway and network of drilling platforms arching gracefully into the Arabian Gulf.

What's so Funny About Lucian the Syrian?

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

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.