High oil prices help Saudi Aramco earn $88B in first half Saudi oil company Aramco’s half-year profits peaked just shy of $88 billion as oil prices remain high globally The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2022
Saudi Aramco Profit Soars on Higher Prices and Refining Margins Saudi Arabian state oil producer Aramco reported a 90% rise in second-quarter profit on Sunday, boosted by higher oil prices, volumes sold and refining margins. Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 14, 2022
KAUST President to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Extracting Lithium from Sea Water to Make Batteries Professor Tony Chan, President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), revealed tangible success in transforming research and studies conducted at the university into real-world inventions. This led to the inclusion of KAUST on the list of research universities that were able to export technology outside its geographical… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 6, 2022
Aramco and SABIC Agri-Nutrients Receive World’s First TÜV Certificate of Accreditation for ‘Blue’ Hydrogen, Ammonia Products Aramco and the SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company (“SABIC AN”), have obtained the world’s first independent certifications recognizing “blue” hydrogen and ammonia production, Aramco said in a statement on Thursday. The certifications were granted by TÜV Rheinland, a leading independent testing, inspection and certification agency based in Germany, to SABIC AN, in… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022
Saudi Arabia raises oil prices for Asia to record levels Saudi Arabia raised oil prices for buyers in Asia to record levels, a sign the world’s largest exporter sees the region’s market remaining tight. Bangkok Post · Aug 4, 2022
Aramco, Sinopec Sign New MoU Aramco and China's oil refiner Sinopec signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday in Riyadh for multiple potential collaborations in Saudi Arabia. The MoU outlines pathways for strategic cooperation between Aramco and Sinopec and supports the long-term relationship between the two companies and their existing joint ventures in China and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022
Greg Norman confirms LIV Golf offered Tiger Woods $700-$800 million to join Saudi-backed league "Tiger is a needle-mover, right? So, of course, you are going to look at the best of the best." USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 2, 2022
Aramco Agrees to Acquire Valvoline’s Global Products Business Saudi Aramco announced on Monday the signing of an equity purchase agreement to acquire Valvoline Inc. global products business (“Valvoline Global Products” or “VGP”) for US$2.65 billion. The transaction is subject to certain customary adjustments set forth in the equity purchase agreement. Valvoline Global Products is a leading worldwide independent… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 1, 2022
Valvoline to sell its global products arm to Saudi's Aramco Saudi Aramco has announced a $2.65 billion agreement to acquire Valvoline’s global products business, which includes motor oils, transmission fluids, coolants and other automotive maintenance products The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022
Asia’s richest men prep for battle as Gautam Adani enters Mukesh Ambani’s turf MUMBAI: In June, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his aides ran into an unexpected dilemma when debating where to train the dealmaking lens of his empire next. The Times of India · Aug 1, 2022
Energy secretary flown around Saudi Arabia by oil firm 'shows UK's hypocrisy' Kwarteng was flown to various cities in the Saudi kingdom by majority state-owned oil firm Aramco The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2022
Greg Norman sees a women’s LIV Golf league in the future. But how many would jump? "The opportunity is there," Greg Norman said about starting a women's LIV Golf league. But how many on the LPGA would jump to a potential new league? USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 13, 2022
Timeline: U.S.-Saudi ties through good times and bad U.S. President Joe Biden visits Saudi Arabia at a rocky time in relations, which have been tested by the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the Yemen war. Reuters · Jul 12, 2022
Aramco Expands Namaat Industrial Investment Programs Saudi Aramco announced on Tuesday a major expansion of its Namaat industrial investment programs, with 55 agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across the sustainability, digital, industrial, manufacturing and social innovation sectors. Namaat, which has grown from 32 to 55 investments since last year, supports industrial investment partnerships, helping to… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 5, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 20, 2022 Saudi Aramco, Cognite Join Forces in New Data Venture Saudi Aramco and Cognite have launched CNTXT, a joint venture based in Riyadh to support industrial digitalization of the Kingdom and the wider MENA region. CNTXT will provide digital transformation services enabled by advanced cloud solutions and leading industrial software.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 10, 2022 Non-government Members Appointed on Saudi Central Bank’s Board The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has agreed to appoint five non-government members to the Board of Directors of the Saudi Central Bank to lead the Kingdom’s financial sector. Sheila Al-Rowaily, who worked with Saudi Aramco, has become the first woman to join the board…
Benzinga · May 27, 2022 Google Cloud Chief Clarifies Aramco Deal Is Not For Oil Production Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Cloud head Thomas Kurien clarified that its deal with oil giant Saudi Aramco did not include oil production, Bloomberg reports. “We work with Aramco system integration division, not with the oil-and-gas division,” Kurian said. Google’s critics, including its employees, have claimed that providing cloud tools to oil-and-gas…
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 25, 2022 Google to Open Two New HQs in Saudi Arabia American multinational technology company Google is preparing for launching two new headquarter offices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The planned offices will open in the cities of Riyadh and al-Dammam. Google also is building a data partnership with Saudi oil giant, Aramco. Google drove about SR12.2 billion ($3.25 billion)…
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 23, 2022 Aramco CEO Warns of Global Oil Crunch Due to Lack of Investment The world is facing a major oil supply crunch as most companies are afraid to invest in the sector as they face green energy pressures, the head of Saudi Aramco told Reuters, adding it cannot expand production capacity any faster than promised. Amin Nasser, head of the world's largest oil…
The Times of India · May 18, 2022 Aramco-style dividend is what LIC investors seek post flop debut NEW DELHI: Disappointed by a 7.8% plunge that made for the world’s second-worst trading debut among large IPOs this year, shareholders of state-run Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India will be counting on a bumper dividend if government wants them to stay put.
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2022 Saudi oil giant Aramco reports 82% rise in quarterly profits Investors to get $4bn in bonus shares after record earnings of $39.5bn on higher demand and crude prices
The Independent UK · May 15, 2022 Saudi oil giant Aramco's first-quarter profits surge 80% Oil giant Saudi Aramco says its profits soared more than 80% in the first three months of the year, as the state-backed company cashes in on the volatility in global energy markets and soaring oil prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 15, 2022 Saudi Aramco's First-quarter Profits Surge 80% Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday its profits soared more than 80% in the first three months of the year. The state-backed company’s first-quarter earnings show a record net income of $39.5 billion, up from $21.7 billion during the same period last year. Already, resurgent economic activity and the relaxation…
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 13, 2022 Saudi Aramco, Thailand’s PTT Sign MoU to Deepen Energy Cooperation Saudi Aramco and Thailand’s PTT have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen energy cooperation in Thailand. The MoU targets the supply and trading of crude oil, petrochemicals, and liquified natural gas (LNG). It focuses on clean energy, carbon capture, and electric vehicles, and outlined potential collaboration across both…
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022 Saudi Aramco overtakes Apple as world’s most valuable company Soaring commodity prices swell oil giant’s profits as tech stock slide pegs back iPhone maker