Month: February 2017

UAVs take flight for exploration

The search for oil and gas requires geologists and explorationists to conduct studies on outcrops of rock layers that hold hydrocarbon. Understanding the characteristics of such layers is essential in assessing their potential to hold and produce oil and gas. There are many difficulties that explorationists face in the field. Accessing steep, rocky outcrops in

’Ain Dar rig sets a new course

Rising 162 feet above the rolling dunes outside of ‘Ain Dar is the latest addition to Saudi Aramco’s drilling rig fleet. It is the first rig to be designed by Saudi Aramco engineers and built according to the company’s specifications, and it will be a key component as the company moves toward greater localization of

Saudi Aramco honors high performing employees at annual ‘Excellence Awards’ event

Saudi Aramco recognized the achievements of its employees today at the company’s 2017 Excellence Awards Ceremony where the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer Amin H. Nasser presented awards to 41 of its most determined, driven and innovative employees. The annual event highlighted the noteworthy and cutting-edge accomplishments of individuals and teams from within Saudi

Saudi Aramco team shares robotics knowledge with KAUST students

Engineers from Saudi Aramco’s Research and Development Center (R&DC) recently conducted a five-day workshop at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal to teach the university students the basics of robotic system design, development, and programming. The project-based workshop, titled “Design and Build Your Own Robot,” was conducted as part of the

Giuseppe Saba Named CEO Of International Humanitarian City

Giuseppe Saba has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of International Humanitarian City, IHC, as approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday, as part of its expansion initiative. Saba is a leading logistics and support services expert with extensive experience with the United

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