June 10, 2020 Vol. LXXV, No. 23 a weekly publication for employees Abqaiq: cohabitation of nature, people and industry decades of friendly respect in industrial heartland see pages 8 and 9

A little grebe paddles on a charming 3 km2 sanctuary of wetlands west of Abqaiq Plants. The sanctuary also includes sand dunes and a planted tree belt that shelters a variety of species of microbes, plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, and mammals. Saudi Aramco’s operational areas include vast tracts of land and sea areas with important habitats and species. (Photo: Hasan M. Almubarak/MPD)

Do Your Part by Wearing a Mask in Public Controlling COVID- is in our hands, and we should do whatever it takes to stop its transmission. maintain physical distancing of  meters at all times June 10, 2020 the arabian sun 2 company news Talent Exchange Program increases mobility process

The Staffing Services Department of supporting the development needs (SSD) recently launched the Talent Ex- of employees or to fulfill the business’ change Program, which is a compli- needs. mentary addition to existing Job Post- The nomination could either be for a ing and Job Swapping Internal Mobility permanent or a temporary assignment, programs. providing an alternative to line organi- The Talent Exchange Program has zations from raising E8000s outside of been designed following input from the corporate programs. SSD works in leaders and HR Staff across the busi- collaboration with line organizations to ness, providing a corporate platform identify the right opportunity for each that includes chief position holders in employee that has been nominated. the mobility process. This is a significant enhancement to the varied Internal Mobility programs enabling opportunities on offer, as it ensures that Aramco is In comparison to the Job Posting Pro- able to build a corporate talent pool, gram, which is an employee-driven mo- which is essential to adequately meet bility program, the Talent Exchange Pro- the needs of the business in a systemat- gram allows for chief position holders ic and effective manner, providing more to drive mobility within their teams by transparency and speed to Internal Mo- fostering career conversations with their bility opportunities being fulfilled. In efforts to promote Internal Mobility programs and recent changes to the internal staffing policies, employees and subsequently nominat- the Staffing Services Department hosted a number of awareness booths in , , Jiddah, ing them for job opportunities across and ’ in the first quarter of 2020. Employees who did not have the opportunity to visit a booth the business. This could be as a result can find more details in the “Opportunities” section of theMyCareer website. company’s Sea Water Injection Department earns international safety award Aramco and its Sea Water Injection lected Aramco after evaluating many Department (SWID) have been awarded safety categories such as Risk Manage- the International Safety Award. ment, Contractor Safety, ERP, Contin- The award, which is organized by uous Improvement, and other related the British Safety Council, is one of the areas. most prestigious International Awards The award is a direct result of SWID’s in the safety scheme and features an- well-established Safety Management nual participants from more than 50 System, as well as the department’s countries. excellent safety performance in 2019, The awarding committee had se- with no recordable incidents. moving from physical space to cyberspace shifting training to the digital, continuity achieved Never in our history have our training fa- employees who have completed them. cilities faced this level of disruption. The main benefits of e-Learning is that it Thousands of employees have had their is cost-effective, self-paced, available 24/7, training disrupted by the COVID-19 pan- and can be taken anywhere at any time. demic. Due to physical distancing restric- Also, the progress of participants can be tions, a number of our training facilities tracked easily, and the learning material is were required to close. stored online for future reference. Regardless, Saudi Aramco remains com- mitted to delivering critical education to webinars expand knowledge our employees, and the closure hasn’t Webinars are one of the best ways to ex- stopped employees from learning. pand knowledge by learning directly from In Drilling and Workover (D&WO), man- subject matter experts, and they also help agement has made training a priority, experts connect with participants to estab- even if it can’t happen in person. This has lish and promote learning connections. meant the need to develop and deploy a Because webinars are conducted live variety of distance learning solutions. and in real-time, it makes it easier for par- The D&WO Training Division (D&WOTD) ticipants to interact with instructors. Addi- responded by developing a number of we- tionally, they also offer interactive features binars and e-Learning courses that are ac- that participants can use to ask questions cessible from the field, office, and home of the instructor. locations. So far, more than 400 employ- Also, some hosts grant their audiences ees have attended training webinars, and access to a replay of their webinar if they 6,500 e-Learning sessions have been com- weren’t able to attend the live session. pleted. For D&WOTD, the hard work and rapid In this instance, the challenge proved to development of distance learning prod- be an opportunity to grow in terms of new ucts is invaluable, not only now (as it helps ways of training and development. maintain operational continuity), but also in the future as it works to build and sus- e-Learning oped a number of courses using the Artic- six e-Learning courses and e-Learning tests tain high quality virtual learning channels D&WOTD, which has the in-house capa- ulate Storyline rapid authoring tool. Since have been deployed. And they’ve proved in the workplace, helping ensure employ- bility to produce e-Learning courses, devel- the closeout of D&WO training facilities, to be popular, judging by the number of ees never stop learning. the arabian sun June 10, 2020 company news 3 we are all in this together be a strong link in the safety chain

by Nabeel A. Al-Jama’ our personal lives, the new behaviors Recent government decisions to loosen Just as Aramco has we have learned must become lifelong curfew restrictions are a welcome sign habits. for all of us in the ongoing fight against always been strong in For instance, as we begin a safe re- the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. turn to the workplace, we will reunite While the preceding months have of- its efforts to ensure with many people whom we have not fered no shortage of uncertainty, one seen for weeks or months. It will be im- thing that has been clear beyond a doubt safety across the portant to adopt new methods to show is the fact that in these unprecedented our affection. Noncontact greetings times, we are all in this together. organization, we must such as a hand to the chest will help Yet our collective well-being requires prevent the spread of the virus. individual actions and initiative to stop apply that same rigor And while it is normal in many cul- the spread of the disease. There is a say- tures to embrace, staying two meters ing that a chain is only as strong as its apart and avoiding in-person meetings weakest link. To secure a safe future for to the fight against COVID-. As show our colleagues that we want to all of us, it is imperative that we each protect them against the spread of in- take personal responsibility for our ac- many of us begin to return to work, fection as much as our families and tions. friends outside. If each of us takes this responsibility se- or readjust our personal lives, the Never before have we had to adhere riously, wears a mask, washes our hands, to medical guidance that extends into and avoids large public gatherings, then new behaviors we have learned must every aspect of the lives of ourselves, there will be no weak link. These behav- our family, and our friends. Vigilance iors help every one of us to protect our become lifelong habits. is essential. The safety of our families, people and our community. This lifestyle friends and colleagues is in our own allows our hardworking health care per- hands. Each of us must change our be- sonnel to meet this formidable challenge haviors to protect one another. with the energy and resources required. strong in our efforts to ensure safety many parts of our “normal” lives that But I take confidence from that. Be- across the organization, we must ap- we must leave behind — for our own cause this reliance on one another a return to business ply that same rigor to the fight against safety and for the health of our friends, shows how we are truly all in this to- and new behaviors COVID-19. Subsequently, to return to families, and colleagues. As many of gether, and it can build an unbreakable Just as Aramco has always been “business as usual,” there are, in fact, us begin to return to work, or readjust chain to fight this deadly disease.

Aramco’s Sami Alnuaim emphasizes resilience, focus during Society of Petroleum Engineers live broadcast by Susan V. Gonzalez ceur of Nomadia Energy Consulting. Ma- More than 1,500 energy professionals ria Angela Capello, chairwoman of the logged on to a live broadcast “SPE Talks SPE Business, Management and Leader- Leadership” available via the profession- ship Committee, and also of Kuwait Oil al social network LinkedIn to learn how Company, served as moderator. organizations are navigating challenging Panelists took questions from members times in the face of the COVID-19 pan- with interest in the future of SPE con- demic and a low oil price environment. ferences. Alnuaim and Blasingame said Sami Alnuaim, manager of Saudi Aram- there were multiple scenarios being con- co’s Petroleum Engineering Application sidered on how to best deploy technical Services Department and the Society of content, working collaboratively with Petroleum Engineer’s (SPE) outgoing 2019 other societies to determine the future president, joined three other panelists of SPE conferences that will be conduct- emphasizing resilience and focus on core ed virtually and be interactive. business priorities and operational safety. Alnuaim added that SPE will deliv- “We need to work together balancing er several major conferences virtually short- and long-term action plans,” said during 2020, starting this month. SPE Alnuaim. “The strategic nature of the en- will take advantage of its new 2019 re- ergy industry demands this of us.” leased app to reach more of its global He recognized the energy industry’s members, tapping into Fourth Industrial strong community involvement and sup- Revolution tools such as machine learn- port for social programs during the pan- ing and artificial intelligence to deliver demic. “This is the spirit of our industry,” specific technical knowledge based on a Sami Alnuaim listens to SPE members and academic staff from the University of Houston in Texas he added. during a “We Are Houston’s Energy University” luncheon held in 2019. member’s profile and historical behavior. “The right knowledge will reach our setting response, relevant members through the SPE smartphone responsibilities ing in digitalization for more online vir- elist Tom Blasingame commented that app 24/7,” he added. Visit spe.org for Alnuaim agreed with panelists that now tual learning to deploy content; creating the industry’s best innovations come the latest webinars and global events. is a time for leadership, clear messag- a job portal dedicated to helping those during downturns and that the best ing, and empathy and flexibility with the in job transition featuring virtual job leaders emerge in crises. workforce. To viewers, many of them SPE fairs; creating “SPE Connect” for tech- “People are having to adapt and be members, he outlined priorities by the nical section communities, discussions, progressive,” he said. “In the near time, society to be responsive and relevant to blogs, and libraries; and developing an we look to prepare people for a different membership. SPE mobile app. future and transformation of their work Alnuaim articulated the society’s top lives.” business priorities for its 150,000 strong imagining a more Joining Alnuaim and Blasingame were global membership, including: tapping virtual future Eve Sprunt, 2006 SPE president, and into technology to reduce costs; invest- Incoming 2021 SPE president and pan- 2022 SPE president-elect Kamel Ben Na- June 10, 2020 the arabian sun 4 company news Aramco student’s rock failure prediction work opens door to international recognition by Jim Cook ing mathematical formulations and auto- provides me with the courage to keep pur- Hussain Albahrani can see the mirac- mating repetitive tasks into a code means suing new creative ideas no matter how ulous in the mundane. That talent won that geomechanics modeling is the perfect unconventional they may seem,” he said. him the Society of Professional Engineers’ area of research for me.” Ashraf M. Al-Tahini, EXPEC ARC man- (SPE) Gulf Coast North America Regional Albahrani said the model developed for ager, said he looks forward to applying Award-Ph.D. Division for a project that his project improves the accuracy of rock Albahrani’s work to Saudi Aramco’s oper- provides a model for predicting rock fail- failure prediction by 95%, and this claim ations. ure while drilling is ongoing. is backed up by verifiable and reproduc- “His research addresses an important Albahrani, a graduate student sponsored ible lab and modeling data. He said that challenge for the industry and is very well by Aramco to attend Texas A&M Univer- providing a faster, more accurate predictor aligned with the drilling automation digital sity, submitted a project entitled “An Au- of rock failure will help minimize nonpro- transformation concept,” Al-Tahini said. The model developed for tomated Drilling Geomechanics Simulator ductive time events and reduce operations “We look forward to integrating his valu- Using a Machine Learning Assisted Finite costs. able research as part of DigitalARC platform the project improves the Element Model” to the competition. Be- Albahrani spent about two years on the — EXPEC ARC’s digital transformation ini- accuracy of rock failure cause Albahrani won the Gulf Coast North project, and plans to publish his results. tiative for providing advanced IR 4.0-based America Regional Award, he gets to com- He is also now hard at work pursing oth- solutions to upstream challenges.” prediction by 95%, pete against 13 other regional winners at er avenues within the oil and gas industry Albahrani hopes that his achievement SPE’s Annual Technical Conference and Ex- to apply the model he created. Albahraini will inspire other students to challenge providing a faster, more hibition (ATCE) 2020. said he wished to dedicate his project to themselves and pursue the ideas they’re accurate predictor of his parents, who taught him the value of passionate about. Improving rock failure hard work, and thanked his management “Don’t pay attention to the fear in your- rock failure that will prediction by 95% and his adviser, professor Nobuo Morita. self — the fear of learning new things help minimize The mathematics and mechanics Albah- showing the world what and not being good at them in the begin- rani delved into for his project may seem ning,” he said. “The fear of pursuing out- nonproductive time dry subjects to some, but for Albahrani Aramco can provide the world of-the-box ideas that may seem strange to they were an endless source of fascination. Albahrani said he saw the competition others. And definitely the fear of failing. events and reduce “While my background is in petroleum as an opportunity to challenge himself and “If you try something new and you fail, engineering, I always had an interest and show the world the quality research that that is progress; you now have one less operations costs. curiosity about mechanics,” Albahrani Aramco and can provide the thing to worry about, and you can move — Hussain Albahrani said. “This is combined with the fact that I world. on to trying new things until you find your get an immense amount of joy implement- “I’m very grateful for this win because it next passion,” Albahrani added. College Preparatory Program makes the grade Aramco reaches milestone agreement with top U.S. engineering college The Colorado School of Mines, a leading school graduates. The majority to apply for credit for transferred Technical Programs Department at Aramco U.S. university for engineering, has signed of CDPNEs attend the CPP, a courses and provide a strong Americas. “We hope that this will be the an agreement with Aramco accepting 10-month college prep pro- validation as to the quality start of many such agreements with U.S. coursework credit from College Degree Pro- gram in Dhahran, before and outcomes of the CPP universities.” gram Non-Employee (CDPNE) students who being placed in highly program.” Aramco Americas provides support for graduate from the company’s College Prepa- competitive universities The Colorado School students in the CDPNE program with a team ratory Program (CPP). worldwide. of Mines is the 19th of advisers assigned to help students achieve Aramco’s education support teams in the “This agreement is university to recognize their academic goals. Close work with Saudi U.S. and Saudi Arabia see this as a first in an acknowledgment learning outcomes Aramco’s PLD made this milestone possible what they hope to be a series of U.S. col- of the quality of the from the CPP, and the with the documentation and support mate- leges and universities recognizing credit for academic courses taken first in North America. rials needed to pass acceptance criteria for its coursework. Currently, there are 700 Ar- by our students prior to “We continue to build coursework credit established by the school. amco-sponsored undergraduate students attending colleges and uni- relationships with top-ti- Saudi Aramco’s CDPNE program has been enrolled in colleges and universities through- versities abroad,” said Mazin er universities around the in place since 1986, and U.S. higher educa- out the U.S. M. Horsler, administrator of Sau- world and are excited to tion institutions are among the 30 top-tier di Aramco’s Professional Learning Division have a top engineering school such as the universities worldwide that company-spon- testament to CPP quality (PLD). “Such agreements enhance CPP stu- Colorado School of Mines recognize our sored students apply to. It is one of the pri- The CDPNE program is a highly selec- dents’ prospects of being placed at highly program in this way,” said Mishari N. Al mary sources for entry-level professionals for tive scholarship program for Saudi high competitive universities, enable students Utaibi, administrator of the Academic and the company.

Riyadh — At Saudi Aramco, the future is spect areas considered life threatening to now when it comes to automation and the humans during emergencies, such as gas robots in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. leaks. This will allow human operators to The Riyadh Refinery recently got a first- easily manage and control critical plant pa- refinery: hand look at this as it hosted a workshop rameters. with its partner, Yokogawa, highlighting As part of the demonstration, a gas leak how technology can address a wide swath was simulated, which triggered an audible working of challenges and applications. Titled “In- alarm by the robot and a danger alarm in dustrial Automation to Industrial Auton- the remote controlled computer. omy,” the one-day workshop cast an eye “Our operation, engineering, and main- toward toward technologies enhanced by artificial tenance teams enjoy working with these intelligence, big data analytics, energy op- systems,” said Riyadh Refinery manager Ab- timization, etc. dulrahman A. Al-Fadhel, who added he was industrial One of the highlights of the event was glad the refinery was chosen to demon- a demonstration of an autonomous robot strate the robotic innovation. “It will defi- autonomy platform that is designed for high-level in- nitely serve the safety and efficiency of the dustrial operations. With multiple cameras industry.” and a payload configured with a hydrocar- bon sensor, the robot used 4G technology A robot maneuvers through the Riyadh Refinery to stream video showing its surrounding as part of a recent demonstration during the environment and share data from its sensor one-day “Industrial Automation to Industrial Autonomy.” The demonstration showed how a readings. robot can carry out simple routine tasks and The demonstration showed how a robot inspect areas considered life threatening to can carry out simple routine tasks and in- humans during emergencies, such as gas leaks. the arabian sun June 10, 2020 company news 5

Downstream Development Academy helping our leaders protect our people, our company, and themselves COVID-19 continues to influence us on a demands COVID-19 has created for lead- interest and energy. global scale. Each one of us is now chal- ership by providing them with a range of “Employee mental well-being is of- lenged to meet job and family demands at needed resources to lead their teams ten a forgotten element in a crisis the same time, remaining composed and at this unique time. YOUR that organizations may ignore in control. Regardless of our position in “This is the time that our in the business world,” said the company, we all feel the challenge that employees and front-line TEAM MEETINGS YOU Rayyan S. Al-Tayeb of the COVID-19 is bringing supervisors need us the make remote team your mindset DR&NGLF HR Division, who to our work environ- most,” said DR&NGLF HR meetings and leadership pointed to DDA’s thought ment and family life. Division head Yahya Q. exceptional 1 provoking series of we- In these uncertain Daghriri. “Let us put binars, which focus on times, Saudi Aram- our effort into sup- such issues as an im- co has drawn upon porting them during 5 portant step by the its long history of this difficult time.” leading company. protecting the safety Through its “Leading 2 Another unique part of our people, our Remote Team Series” YOUR TEAM remote teams of DDA’s efforts is the communities, and comprising five differ- create series YOUR confidential one-on-one our operations. Or- ent webinars, DDA is structure to PEOPLE coaching to front-line ganizations that have Yahya Q. Daghriri working to equip front- increase their mindset leaders and some em- encouraged a spirit line supervisors and unit connection 4 and ployees on how to deal of innovation have found new ways to take heads with tools to lead well-being with the stress and anxiety on the new challenges that the pandemic worried and anxious em- 3 related to the COVID-19 has presented, from business continuity to ployees during this time, or outbreak. This helps our adapting our work processes to allow for in a similar crisis. Recognizing YOUR leaders and the employees remote work and physical distancing and the benefits of good mental ONE-ON-ONEs discuss their specific issues in a safe workspaces. health for the employee and com- remote connections that friendly and confidential environ- In Domestic Refining and NGL Fraction- pany, it has also provided tools on makes a difference ment with DDA leadership coach ation (DR&NGLF), our teams are pioneering how to look after the mental and psy- Ayoub. new methods to prepare front-line leaders chological well-being of our people. Additionally, in support of business conti- and employees to cope with uncertain and This is the time when sharing ideas and nuity, the DDA also redesigned some of the challenging times during the pandemic. challenges, lending expertise, and network- face-to-face courses to be delivered virtual- “Our priority is to keep our people safe ing with peers in real-time are needed the vided us with the tools needed to manage ly using Skype for Business. as well as Saudi Aramco business. It’s an most. Accordingly, the series’ resources are these situations. He’s shared with us useful Although virtual training participants can opportunity now to improve our business interactive, helping lead and engage par- tips on how to protect ourselves and em- be prone to distraction, a three-part “Virtu- model to be more robust, and to prepare ticipants. ployees from the stress anxiety associated al Accountability Model” created by Korn our leaders for the future,” said Hamad Qa- Feedback has been strongly positive. with the COVID-19 pandemic.” Ferry focusing on verbal, visual, and kin- htani, RT Cluster Shared Services manager. “I’ve learned ways to sustain business con- esthetic accountability has been employed tinuity even during disruption,” said Mo- helping employees cope successfully. a new set of skills for leaders hammad F. Toom, a supervisor in the Indus- with stress and anxiety “We understand that the virtual environ- To align our efforts with corporate effort trial Training Unit. The DDA also developed the Saudi Aram- ment is not suitable for hands-on training, of coping with COVID-19 outbreak, the Hassan A. Zemei, a supervisor at the Yan- co Care Series for employees, which fea- and that is why we chose virtual training for Downstream Development Academy (DDA) bu’ Refinery, said the DDA has provided tures webinars on several topics to provide no hands-on training to maintain business has developed a new set of skills for front- the right tools to manage unfamiliar situ- employees with skills to cope with worries, continuity,” said Ayoub. “New technologies line leaders and employees to cope with ations. “All of a sudden, we are experienc- stress, and anxiety, work from home while will emerge in the field of training, and our the new work environment while building ing things we never have before with a lot remaining connected, motivated, and pro- eyes are wide open to spot training tech- a more agile business model. Its goal is to of confusion and frustration,” said Zemei. ductive. It also delivers webinars on what nologies that will suit us to make sure we support front-line leaders in meeting the “The DDA and Abdelbasit Ayoub have pro- they need to do when they feel sad, lack run our business in similar circumstances.” June 10, 2020 the arabian sun 6 company news

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Corporate Communication Department the arabian sun June 10, 2020 company news 7 World Environment Day Aramco celebrates the Kingdom’s enigmatic wildlife by Chris Boland our desert Kingdom. We must help them by mals are being discovered just outside of the Friday, June 5, was the United Nation’s giving them safe passage across this wide, capital city, then just imagine what species 46th World Environment Day. This year, the sandy land. We must not shoot these birds are yet to be discovered in the many remote theme was biodiversity, which provides an with guns, but with our cameras instead. regions of this vast Kingdom. opportunity to celebrate the plants and ani- Each year, approximately 27 million pairs Some of the animals in Saudi Arabia are mals that share the land, air, and water with of bird from more than 200 species breed so enigmatic that they have only been seen us. in the Kingdom. There are surely few places once or twice in history. For example, a spe- Saudi Arabia’s biodiversity is remarkably on Earth more challenging to nest than this cies of snake called the Sarso Island Racer is rich. Precisely 500 species of bird occur in hot, dry, windswept ecosystem. Yet, birds known only from a single specimen collect- the Kingdom, along with 117 mammals, manage to breed throughout, from the for- ed in 1964 on Sarso Island in the Farasan Ar- 107 reptiles, eight frogs, 148 butterflies, ested peaks of the ‘Asir Mountains to the chipelago off Jazan. It had never been seen The eastern imperial eagle is just one of the hundreds of birds that can be found in the 266 corals, and 1,230 fish. extraordinarily sparse sand seas of the Rub’ before and has never been seen since. Kingdom. Almost 300 of the 500 bird species are al-Khali. Nowhere is devoid of birds. migratory, flying in from their breeding sites in a remarkable migration Each of these birds is a testament to the a special and vulnerable Greenland, Europe, Asia, India, or Africa. Almost 300 of the 500 bird species are capacity of animals to endure extreme hard- biodiversity (Photo: Jem Babbington/EPD) migratory, flying in from their breeding ships just to raise their young. Given the Saudi Arabia’s biodiversity is special. Ap- sites in Greenland, Europe, Asia, India, or great challenges of breeding in Saudi Ara- proximately one in seven plant and animal Africa. Some nest as far away as Alaska bia, we must help these birds by not dis- species found in the Kingdom occur in the ing biodiversity. Over 2.2 million mangroves and Canada in the east, then undertake an turbing their nests, by keeping our hungry Arabian Peninsula and nowhere else on have been planted along the coasts, and a epic 15,000-km journey across all of Asia, cats inside, and by leaving every tree, bush, Earth. further 1 million native desert trees are be- through Saudi Arabia, and on to southern shrub, and blade of grass intact wherever Indeed, some, such as the ‘Asir magpie, ing planted inland. Africa where they spend the winter, before possible. occur only in Saudi Arabia — in a few tiny The company has designated 10 biodi- literally racing back to the north to breed patches of juniper forest in the ‘Asir. This is versity protection areas covering 977 km2, once again. new species still being just one of the animals that help to make which helps to protect over 500 species of Some of these birds are tiny, such as the discovered Saudi Arabia such a unique place to live. plants and animals, including 55 species or Willow Warbler, which weighs only 10 Saudi Arabia’s biodiversity is enigmatic. Finally, Saudi Arabia’s biodiversity is vul- subspecies that are unique to Saudi Arabia. grams — as little as a teaspoon of sug- New species are still being discovered, and nerable. Many of our plant and animal spe- Three endangered species have been re- ar. Others are some of the largest birds on many more are yet to be found. For exam- cies are listed as threatened with extinction. introduced to our huge wildlife sanctuary at Earth, with colossal wingspans exceeding ple, a new species of reptile (known only by Several animals, such as the wonderful ‘Asir , namely the Arabian oryx, Arabian 3.5 meters in length, such as the formidable its Latin name, Tropiocolotes wolfgangboeh- magpie and Arabian leopard, are perilously sand gazelle, and the common ostrich — all Great White Pelican. mei) was discovered recently in the Ath-Thu- close to disappearing forever, while species of which once roamed the Kingdom in great These migratory birds are visiting guests to mamah area just north of Riyadh. If new ani- such as the Saudi gazelle and Arabian os- numbers. trich have already fallen into the abyss of Each of us can help by not driving over The Arabian toad- extinction. desert plants, not hunting, not littering, headed agama basks in Mammal species have fared particularly planting native plants, keeping our cats in- the sun at the Shaybah poorly in Saudi Arabia, as they have across side, and learning more about the enigmatic Wildlife Sanctuary. Saudi the planet. The Kingdom’s 12 largest wild biodiversity that lives alongside us in Saudi Arabia’s biodiversity is mammal species are all either endangered Arabia … or else soon it will be too late. special. Approximately one in seven plant and or extinct. animal species found in The United Nations has chosen the theme the Kingdom occur in of biodiversity for this year’s World Environ- the Arabian Peninsula ment Day because, quite simply, the world’s visit and nowhere else on biodiversity is in crisis. Earth. (Photo: Chris promoting Boland/EPD) committed to environmental biodiversity protection website Saudi Aramco is committed to protect- putting people first when it comes to IT interactions by Abdullah Y. Al-Hassan “Fostering a culture of proactive demand services, the reports also highlight optimi- continuous improvement, and it augments Nowadays, as business needs rapidly fulfillment can definitely enable IT to meet zation opportunities that not only increase overall performance efficiency,” says Central change, so is the Information Technology and exceed the customers’ expectations,” compliance with internal GI requirements, Region IT superintendent Abdulaziz H. Al- (IT) landscape that supports them. Because said IT superintendent Rami A. Al- but also provide maximum business advan- Saiyari. of this, it is imperative to regularly encour- Ghanim. An example of this was when a tage. Thanks to the IT Customer Engagement age customer interactions and listen to their meeting with the Safaniyah Onshore Pro- So far, AITD, working in collaboration with Report, department managers now can experiences. ducing and Khursaniyah Gas Producing the IT Customer Relations Department, has benchmark with other departments in the Sustaining these collaborations with cus- departments revealed that they needed to released 58 unified reports to plant manag- same admin area in terms of annual cost tomers is the essence of customer engage- equip critical plant locations with videocon- ers Kingdomwide. The value-driven reports, of IT services. This exercise encourages ef- ment. ferencing systems. which are shared quarterly, are designed to fective use of resources while promoting a “Customer engagement remains a cor- In a short time, AITD was able to provide foster strong IT customer engagement. culture of excellence. nerstone in our day-to-day operations, and an innovative and cost-effective solution. The reports also feature overall customer And, these reports can also be a great it is a key source of opportunities that can Later, when Upstream needed to conduct experience, which is gathered from the CRM resource to share updates regarding joint proactively address business needs,” said virtual meetings across 24 locations to more and Remedy systems. This is important as it initiatives and projects, thereby elevating Adel S. Al Doulab, manager of the Area IT than 200 employees, the new solution was paves the way for discussions and feedback collaboration through increased communi- Department (AITD), noting that no efforts mimicked to enable the successful comple- from customers on how to potentially im- cation. This helps in tackling obstacles that are spared in continually creating innovative tion of the project. prove IT provided services. could impede progress on critical initiatives methods to strengthen this engagement. and projects. keeping effective IT benchmarking, updates, Another section in the reports details the fostering a culture of ‘proactive utilization in sight and new services latest IT solutions and services, giving man- demand fulfillment’ Another way that the company IT service One of the most effective ways to pursue agement an opportunity to explore new AITD regularly reaches out to customers has been improved has been in the automa- excellence and improve service is through tools and provide feedback, which can then to proactively anticipate business needs and tion and standardization of reports. Detail- benchmarking. be used for proactive improvement and address them in a timely fashion. ing current use and future demand for IT “Benchmarking enables a mindset of fixes.

١٩-COVID special edition getting back - but not quite to normal carrying something, without even knowing it making it real parading during Eid June 10, 2020 the arabian sun 8 company news Abqaiq: cohabitation of nature, people and industry by Janet Pinheiro of the ad-Dahna desert. display of arid vistas lies desert’s natural eastern (Photos: Hasan M. Almubarak/MPD) Ad-Dahna connects to an extensive network of incline toward the Arabian the Kingdom’s other grand pipes, and within their Gulf, pulls the Arabian Curving 1,000 kilometers deserts — an-Nafud in carbon steel confine gently Light and Extra Light (km) along the East Coast the north and Rub’ al- flows nature’s amazingly crude oils from numerous of Saudi Arabia is the vast Khali in the south — and agile gift — crude oil. Saudi Aramco plants into creamy red sandy terrain hidden beneath its sheer Gravity, generated by the an industrial heartland of

cohabiting natural habitats On the waterline’s horizon growing with of nature’s protection and restoration re- Community outreach Quivering on the near horizon from the green magnificence, a 40-year-old compa- sides two communities — the city of Abqaiq Southern Area Oil Operations vice processing pulse of Abqaiq’s 14 plants ny planted forest ascends from the desert and the Abqaiq Plants’ residential commu- president Khaled A. Al Buraik, whose stretches a gorgeous wetland protected by sands, while sheltering immediately under nity. role includes being the mayor of the Saudi Aramco, whose tranquil watercourses the shimmering engineering prowess of city of Abqaiq (known as the “Friendly meander across 3 km2, exploring the shad- Abqaiq Plants thrives a recently created na- people of the desert City”), says Saudi Aramco plans to ows of ad-Dahna sand dunes and jebels ture park. Responsible for the greenbelt and wet- share its Abqaiq environmental (hills). Notably, coexisting alongside these areas land since 2016, Southern Area Oil Oper- preservation and enhancement work by creating a community eco-park within the wetland area. newly created “Abqaiq wetland is one of the Kingdom’s most diverse and irreplace- nature park able natural wetlands, used by many birds, mammals, and reptiles for feeding, breeding, or as a migration stopover site,” said Al Buraik. “Saudi Aramco wants to transfer its environ- mental knowledge and values to the community by inviting them to visit, enjoy, and learn about the wetland.” “Everyone needs to preserve our natural environment. Without it, there will be nothing left for the next generation,” he added. The eco-park will contain strict conservation areas, as well as recre- ational areas, which will include a walking path, sitting area, outside ancient wetland gym, and playground. loud with life A little grebe cheerfully explores the sur- many plants, insects, birds, mammals, and face of an Abqaiq wetland pond in a late water creatures. spring afternoon, diving below the surface A perimeter protection fence means the to forage for its plentiful delights of suste- little grebe can forage with carefree aban- nance. A symphony of nature’s music plays don alongside the more than 200 migrat- in the background; frogs croak, dragonfly ing and native birds choosing the wetland wings hum, and birds sing. as a habitat. Fringed with dense thickets of graceful Al-Jamil explains Saudi Aramco erected water reeds, the wetland is a naturally ex- the fence in 2016 after the company dis- posed portion of an ancient aquifer whose covered construction waste was increas- clear waters sprawl into expanses and ingly being dumped on the wetlands’ corners to generously create habitats for shores.

Community Services Department environmental coordinator Haithm A. Alshareef says it is essential to protect an entire ecosystem. “Saudi Aramco’s high operational standards means we carefully manage Native desert resilient fauna and flo- environmental impacts to protect the ra is being protected and restored at a surrounding water, air, and land,” said newly fenced area within the Abqaiq the biology graduate who holds a mas- Plants residential community. ter’s degree in environmental science Since mid-2019, a well-preserved from the University of New Haven, in 135,000 square meter desert area has the U.S. turned into a nature park, which in- “For many decades, day and night, cludes a visitor center, shaded obser- Abqaiq Plants has processed a substan- vation walkway, and an artificial water- tial quantity of crude oil,” said Alsha- hole fed with recycled water. reef. “The healthy ecosystem existing More than 2,100 Saudi trees have in Abqaiq is a primary indicator of how been planted, and local fauna intro- Saudi Aramco cares for human duced includes Arabian sand gazelles, well-being and the planet.” two local fish species, and one native turtle species. the arabian sun June 10, 2020 company news 9

Decades of friendly respect Abqaiq: cohabitation of nature, people and industry in industrial heartland

global significance; Abqaiq, the world’s largest crude 34 4 more than 6 1 oil stabilization facility, Abqaiq situated about 50 km plant mammals 49 reptiles fish wetland species species inland from the Arabian birds Gulf, and operating for more than seven decades.

ations (SAOO) maintenance engineering spe- ther and local resident. Communities Services Department, and the cialist Naser H. Al-Jamil said a 2016 scientific “People visiting the wetland say their spirits Environmental Protection Department are study found that Abqaiq shelters three habi- are lifted up when they connect with its na- working together to ensure the sustainable tats — two natural areas of sand dunes, a ture,” he said. management of this unique biodiversity area,” wetland, and an artificial green belt. “Saudis are people of the desert. By relating Al-Jamil added. “Together, we are supporting “The Abqaiq wetland is an oasis of special to our surrounding environment, we connect the company’s corporate objective of protect- habitats that contrasts with the dry surround- with our traditional cultural roots.” ing the environment and underlining Saudi Ar- ing desert environment,” said Al-Jamil, a fa- “Southern Area Oil Operations, the Abqaiq amco’s core value of citizenship.”

Saudi Aramco’s long-term business view means it invests wisely in the design and operation of its plants. The company’s 2019 upstream carbon intensity was 10.1 kg of carbon

dioxide equivalent (CO2e)/ boe, and Abqaiq Plants environmental coordinator Abdulla G. Alhamed says well-maintained facilities and consistent application of high operational standards contributes toward low carbon intensity. exceptional Saudi “Saudi Aramco’s green- house gas emissions program Aramco forest supports reporting require- Rising on the wetland’s western and 70 wildlife breeding boxes in 2016. ments based on industry southern sides are many trees, some plant- “I am proud of how Saudi Aramco is guidelines,” said the environ- ed as far back as 1979 when local Aram- helping the environment through our mental engineering graduate. cons decided to establish a “greenbelt” of work to look after the forest and plant “Abqaiq Plants commenced trees. more trees in it,” he added. in 1947, but the latest Inside this breathtaking emerald haven, As part of the Saudi Aramco and the technology and consistent Arabian sunrays dreamily filter down to a Kingdom’s tree planting programs, addi- maintenance keeps it new, forest floor naturally carpeted with fallen tional native trees have been planted in and how it operates keeps tree leaves, and it is a precious place for the greenbelt and watered with a new the surrounding environment SAOO supervising operator Sultan Yami. irrigation system fed with recycled water safe.” “I tell my family, my children, and from a community treatment plant. friends about how alive the greenbelt is,” Water produced by the Abqaiq Plant is said Yami. “So many birds live inside the also used as drinking water for plant per- forest, especially after the Environmental sonnel, and supplied to the neighboring Protection Department installed more than Abqaiq community.

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Abqaiq is part of more than 1,200 km2 of tantalizing biodiversity living within Saudi Aramco’s onshore producing areas. Saudi Aramco Biodiversity Protection Area Company area of significant biodiversity June 10, 2020 the arabian sun 10 company news despite challenges, the show must go on rehearsal video showcases creativity by Dalia Darweesh Though the play “Singin’ Dhahran — Every year, the Dhahran Mid- in the Rain Jr.” was dle School hosts a musical. This year, how- canceled just one week ever, the performance was canceled 24 before it was to be performed, a video hours before its premiere, with COVID-19 version using edited to blame. materials from rehearsals Athough Erik Melver, theater arts produc- and the run-up to the er at Dhahran Middle School, was undaunt- opening day premiered ed. With access to videos taken during on YouTube. dress rehearsals, in addition to the help of volunteers who were eager to edit the vid- eos — the one-hour “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.” musical premiered on YouTube. “It is a story of solidarity in isolation and overcoming the obstacles of life under cur- fews and quarantine,” said Melver. “The show must go on.” Tara Van Heel, director and parent of cast member Violet, said, “We’ve had to over- come a lot of challenges, but found a way work that students and volunteers have put virtual band performance to let students’ energies and talents shine.” in,” said Spurlock. Violet said that most of the cast sent “‘Singin’ in the Rain’ was such a fun Like the students in the talent show and messages to congratulate each other and show, and hearing that it would be can- the spring musical, students of Dhahran shared their love and support after the pre- celed was tragic,” said Carson Bellaire, a School’s band program were also passion- miere. ninth-grader who played the lead male role ate to share their talents with the commu- Sarah Spurlock, a painter who is also in in the play. “But thanks to Mr. (Jared) Co- nity. Just as the 24-hour curfew was im- charge of makeup, said that her son, Hugh, bia and the team of directors, we were able posed, band director Brian White assigned performed for the first time on stage while to have an amazing online performance. a musical piece called “Medal of Freedom.” his family in the U.S. watched the perfor- This gifted me with closure and allowed my The theme of freedom seemed to reso- mance. family to see it.” nate with the students, White said, and A talent show featuring students from Ras “It was amazing to see the amount of Tanura, Dhahran, Abqaiq, and ‘, they stepped up to the challenge by prac- one district together at home proved to be a big hit and a great way to wind ticing, and recording themselves on video This same spirit of resilience motivated down the school year. and audio. The separate performances the students and teachers in all four school were then edited together. watch districts — ‘Udhailiyah, Abqaiq, , don, said that learning and connecting are “The results are spectacular, and I am so “Singin’ in and Dhahran — to put together a 42 min- the heart of the distance learning program. proud of their efforts. Even apart, our Wild- the Rain Jr.” ute talent show production on YouTube. “Time was the greatest limiting factor,” cat band students can perform together, The show, which included singing, dancing, Gordon said. “We are so proud of every virtually,” said White. video piano, and guitar playing, as well as a pup- single one of our students at the Saudi Ar- Even though we are going through tough pet show, received 600 views within the amco Expatriate Schools; we would have times, there are still ways to make shows first half hour of its posting. loved to feature them all.” happen, to have them appreciated and cel- Michael Smith, district superintendent, Talent scouts Laxmi Sivakumar and Amy ebrated through technology. said he was very proud of the team’s efforts Jines from RT shared how distance learning see talent and the stamina of the students, teachers, with a group of specialists and teachers has and parents since they shifted to distance ignited the students’ various passions, giv- show video learning, enduring both lockdowns and ing them the motivation to communicate curfews. their feelings creatively, which included Principal of Dhahran School, Daniel Gor- music.

your voice our most valuable assets: self-determination and motivation

The world is now facing the inevitable of our lives and the choices we make. On the other hand, intrinsic motiva- proliferation of COVID-19 cases impact- In turn, this has an enormous impact to tion comes from within our soul. Our ing our livelihood, industries, and lives our own motivations regardless of what core values, personal sense of morality, as a whole. However, as “front-liners” the given circumstance is. and interests are internal drives that in- working for a key player in the global oil According to the self-determina- spire us to behave in such ways. and gas industry, the pandemic does not tion theory, people are motivated and In the tough and challenging times keep us from coming to work every day self-determined to grow and change we are in now, we need both self-de- amid the threat of the dreadful virus to when their need for competence, con- termination and motivation to keep our make sure that we can serve the world nection, and autonomy are satisfied. It toes to the ground and moving forward, with its needs for energy. also suggests that there are two main knowing that we are in a brinksman- It is “self-determination” that drives types of motivation — extrinsic and in- ship battle with an enemy that cannot by Ricardo Baclig us to continue the business and our trinsic — which are both potent forces be seen, and is so powerful that it has Yanbu’ personal life, adapting the new norms in shaping who we are and how we act distraught the world with a single blow. [email protected] that are innate in each of us. Self-deter- on things. So, if I’m being driven by my moti- mination refers to each person’s ability Extrinsic motivation is a drive to be- vation and self-determination with my to make choices and manage their own have in a certain way based on external hopes and dreams in life oblivious of the life, which plays a vital role in one’s psy- sources, and it results in external re- future that lies ahead of us, what about Your Voice reflects the thoughts and opinions of the writer, and not necessarily those of the chological health and well-being. This wards such as promotions, awards, com- you, what keeps you going in this time publication. allows us to feel that we are in control pliments, and so on. of uncertainty? the arabian sun June 10, 2020 company news 11

ome ses ae no aaae a e company newo ween nomaon s accesse om yo ome compe o moe June 10, 2020 the arabian sun 12 company news Ithra looks to inspire through ‘Ithra Talks: Up Close With’ speaker series Dhahran — TThe King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) will launch “Ithra Talks,” its new digital speaker series featur- ing live discussions and question-and-answer sessions with international creators, celebri- ties, and experts across various fields. The new digital series will go live on Ithra’s YouTube channel on Saturday, June 13, at 4 p.m., and will feature award-winning actor Idris Elba for its inaugural session. Designed to provoke insightful conversa- tions and learning opportunities by bridging audiences with experts, the “Ithra Talks” series will offer participants the chance to directly connect with industry experts in a virtual setting. The series will cover different topics such as film, science, design, architec- ture, and fashion. It will allow audiences in the comfort of their own homes to hear from, learn from, and interact with a variety of special guests from around the world. The first session will feature the acclaimed Golden Globe-winning and Emmy-nominat- ed English actor and entertainer Idris Elba, as he joins Ithra’s online audiences for a live question-and-answer session moderated by Saudi film director Ali Alsumayin. The second session, on June 20, will feature renowned American astrophysicist, author, and world-famous science communi- cator Neil deGrasse Tyson. On June 27, leading international architect and Snøhetta founding partner, Kjetil Trædal Thorsen — the design firm behind Ithra’s iconic structure — will be joined by the head of the Ithra Advisory Group, Fatmah Al- rashid, for the final session this month. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and preventative public proce- dures, Ithra has offered a variety of programs online in both and English to allow access to world-class and relevant content. To access the livestream of the event, audiences can log into the Ithra channel on YouTube at 4 p.m. each Saturday in June. The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions during the live session or via Ithra’s social media hashtag, #Ithratalks. Yanbu’ NGL Fractionation team earns global reliability award for their maintenance excellence Knoxville, Tennessee — The Yanbu’ NGL in the Technical Services Department of Ar- Fractionation Department (YNGLFD) was amco Americas. recently recognized for its performance against global industry peers in reliability Operational Excellence and maintenance at the 24th Annual Main- efforts pay off This is a testament tenance and Reliability Conference (MAR- Experts attribute Operational Excellence CON). (OE) to a combination of assets with a cul- of top performance The “Sustaining Reliability Culture” award ture of commitment. Saudi Aramco’s OE for 2019 called out the work of the YNGLFD program underscores this culture of asset in asset for its leading position in maintenance ex- ownership, which has resulted in YNGLFD cellence determined by benchmarking key achieving groundbreaking levels in efficien- management with metrics for refineries around the world. cy, reliability, and safety in an economical Solomon Associates, a leading perfor- and sustainable way. optimum cost mance improvement company for the glob- Yanbu’ has won multiple awards through- al energy industry, noted Yanbu’ as the out Saudi Aramco, across the Kingdom, control for best asset first quartile performer in its Reliability and and around the world in the past few years Maintenance Effectiveness Index against in the fields of safety, OE, environment, utilization. global industry peers. cybersecurity, social responsibility, energy, “This is a testament of top performance and now adding maintenance and reliability — Mohammed S. in asset management with optimum cost to its list. ity and Maintenance Center. Alghamdi control for best asset utilization,” said Mo- MARCON is one of the largest confer- Throughout the four-day event, best prac- hammed S. Alghamdi, Yanbu’ NGL Fraction- ences in the U.S. for maintenance and re- tices, new and emerging technologies, and ation Plant manager. Accepting the award liability professionals from a wide range of methods and techniques were shared in the on behalf of the Yanbu’ team was Chris industries, companies and organizations. It areas of reliability and maintenance engi- Eubanks, supervisor of the Inspection Unit is hosted by the industry supported Reliabil- neering, and management. the arabian sun June 10, 2020 company news 13 well-being caring for your health and wellness

8 The 2-to-1 Breathing Technique with strength and courage, resilience This is a self-calming technique you can practice at any time to help you manage your feelings and promote relaxation. The 2-to-1 breathing technique activates a relaxation response in your can help you bounce back body’s para-sympathetic nervous system. It is called 2-to-1 because you by Layal AlKhatib exhale twice as long as you inhale. day. Step 1: Find a quiet, comfortable location With the outbreak of COVID-19, it’s easy It is also critical to care for your mental where you feel safe. to lose ourselves with all the worry, anxiety, and social well-being. Try the following: Step 2: Settle into a comfortable seated or reclining position. (You may wish to remove fear, and a host of other emotions we are • Stay connected: During the pandem- your shoes and loosen tight clothing.) experiencing during this time. Our lives have ic, it is important to keep your distance but Step 3: Put one hand on your chest and the been altered in many ways, and adjusting to also to stay (virtually) close. Feelings of lone- other on your stomach. Step 4: Close your eyes, and focus on the new normal while protecting our loved liness and isolation during the pandemic can your breathing. ones and ourselves can take a toll on our lead to depression. But physical distancing Step 5: To get started, take a deep overall well-being. doesn’t mean disconnecting from loved breath, inhaling through your nose in a Still, we are fortunate there are many ones; stay responsibly connected with your slow, steady manner with a silent count of four: (1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ...) ways to deal with these challenges if we family and friends by phone, text, or email, You should feel your chest and stomach stay resilient. hosting a virtual game night, spending rise as you breathe in. Resilience is defined as the ability to flex- meaningful technology-free time with the Step 6: Then, exhale slowly and steadily through your nose with a silent count of ibly adapt to challenging life events. More- people in your household, connecting with eight: over, in the face of a pandemic, resilience is yourself by practicing mindfulness, mediat- (1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ...) needed now more than ever. ing, or practicing yoga. Step 7: Repeat the deep breathing two more times, inhaling slowly through your nose with a silent count of • Remain mentally active: Learn a new four and exhaling slowly through your nose with a silent How do I build my resilience? hobby or new language. Take an online count of eight. Resilience is often thought of as the course. Read books you haven’t had the strength to be patient and calm while ac- time to. Play games with the people in your changes in their lives, give them time and cepting the change happening around household, or work on a puzzle together. attention, listen to and comfort them, and you, but that’s only part of the story. While • Address your emotions: If you are address their concerns. Also, involve them strengthening your resilience, you must be feeling anxious, talking to someone about in fun activities at home, and set a sched- mindful of your physical, mental, and social your emotions, or write them in a journal. If ule or routine for a sense of normalcy. Read health. Here are a few tips on building resil- these feelings persist, seek professional sup- “My Hero is You” to your child. Written for ience: port via an online video visit appointment kids around the world impacted by the pan- top five • Focus on your physical health: Stress with a JHAH psychiatrist through your My- demic, it should not be read independently can affect your immune system, but you can Chart app. by the child but by a parent, caregiver, or immune boosting bolster its strength several ways. Exercise at • Silence the noise: Don’t obsess. Mini- teacher. “Actions for Heroes,” a supplemen- least 30 minutes a day, be it through an on- mize the time you spend watching the news tary guide to be published later, will help foods line class or using exercise equipment. and reading COVID-19 reports online. Also, children manage emotions and provide sup- • Eat nutritious: Prepare meals with don’t be a victim to rumors; instead, seek plementary activities for children to do. The next time you are preparing a fruits and vegetables while avoiding sugary trusted sources such as JHAH.com. For a trusted source on COVID-19 in- meal or having a snack, try to incorpo- and fried foods, and cut back on caffeine. • Take deep breaths: Deep breathing formation and preventive measures, visit rate some of these foods to boost your • Get enough sleep: It is also important can calm your central nervous system and https://www.JHAH.com/en/new-corona- immunity and stay healthy. to get seven to nine hours of sleep nightly, decrease general discomfort and panic. Try virus. For more guidelines on how to stay Citrus fruits such as grapefruit, as it reduces stress. our 2-to-1 breathing technique at least once safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, includ- oranges, lemons, and limes are packed • Stay hydrated: If you are stressed, you a day to sustain and build your resilience. ing guidelines on hand hygiene, grocery with vitamin C, which can boost your may forget to drink enough water. Try to • Nurture your child’s resilience: Don’t shopping, safely receiving your groceries at immunity and lower your risk of heart drink at least eight to 13 cups of water a leave your children in the dark. Explain the home, facemasks, office hygiene, and more. disease and chronic diseases. Broccoli contains fiber, calcium, how to cope with isolation and loneliness in quarantine potassium, and magnesium, as well as vitamins A, E, C, and K. With its A period of home isolation or quarantine you would like to work on by writing them anti-inflammatory properties, broccoli may be necessary for infection prevention, down and thinking of several potential is a great food to add raw to salads or but it may affect mental well-being. If you solutions. to cook with your meal. are feeling lonely or isolated during this Seek additional help by talking to a Garlic contains vitamins B6 and C, difficult time, follow these steps to help supportive friend, a trusted family mem- selenium, fiber, and manganese. It is you cope: ber, your primary care physician, or call the also rich in antioxidants and has • Identify feelings of loneliness: JHAH Emotional Help Line, 8 a.m. to 3 inflammatory and immune boosting Learn to recognize feelings of loneliness, p.m. weekdays at 013-870-1919. 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Remove your phone from its case and Clean your phone frequently wash the case according to the manufacturer’s instructions the arabian sun June 10, 2020 community news 15 Aramco works to reduce impact on landfill, put unused wood products to use in new, attractive ways by Ching Yeh In a step further to protect the environ- ment, Aramco is putting its biodegraded green waste to work in a positive envi- ronmentally friendly manner to reduce landfill, and nurture trees in the commu- nity — thanks to two new wood chipper machines. The machines convert tree limbs, branch- es, and trunks into small wood chips that can be used to cover soil and reduce wa- ter evaporation, help organisms to thrive in soil, control the growth of weeds, and decorate landscapes. “The primary advantage of the wood chipper machines is to allow us to convert daily green waste in the Dhahran commu- nity into useful landscaping products such as soil conditioner and mulch, and to min- imize truck trips to the landfill,” said Na- The addition of a new wood chipper in Dhahran has allowed the company to create noticeable improvements to the community from discarded wood beel A. Al-Dughaither, administrator of the products and felled trees. Using this new resource, Community Services created these planters and used chopped up wood to provide the groundwork Gardening and Sanitation Services Division for this path. (GSSD) of the Central Community Services Department. It is estimated that the community’s green waste management practices have to the landfills. volume of green waste could be reduced also been implemented to promote reuse The Dhahran landfill was closed in 2016, wood chippers getting results by up to 70%, assuming the machines and recycle, which results in less space of while other dump sites in Ras Tanura and Previously, green waste, including tree are utilized on a daily basis. The number landfill. Abqaiq are expected to reach their full ca- limbs, branches or trunks, flowers, weeds, of miscellaneous truck trips to the landfill Discarded wooden pallets have been rec- pacity in three to four years. roots, leaves, grass, and plant clippings could be reduced by 25%. reated into various sizes of planter boxes To help address the projected need to from the community were primarily deliv- Added as part of the gardening service and re-purposed as fences, while scraps of better address these challenges, a long- ered to the landfill — but that was before contract, the machines could be request- conocarpus trees have been chopped to term technology-based project called the the wood chippers were put into opera- ed by other communities within Aramco provide materials to make a wooden path Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Man- tion, through service order. As a future plan, the at golf course. agement Facility is undergoing evaluation “We are happy with the results of the company is exploring the option to share Also, in addition to green waste man- and is expected to start operation by end pilot of the wood chipper machines, the wood chips and mulch with residents agement, GSSD is working on sustain- of 2023. in which the end products such as the in the community upon request. able strategies for managing organic food Through the use of innovative tools and soil conditioner are being utilized in the waste that can be converted into compost. technology, the facility expects to provide Dhahran Nursery, and mulch as land- other steps for a Green waste and organic food waste man- environmentally sustainable and energy ef- scaping material at the golf course,” said greener community agement are part of the company’s interim ficient solutions to handle waste created in Al-Dughaither. In addition to wood chippers, other solutions to reduce garbage volume going the communities. Abqaiq group captures the art of physical distancing by Shama Egbe As the physical distancing times began, the Abqaiq Photography Group came up with the photo challenge for the Abqaiq community to keep creatively engaged. The idea was to encourage everyone to get creative while taking photos while at home. Each of these moments captured shows the time taken to observe things around us, whether it be nature, things we use, or just take a moment to appreciate what we have!

Arslan Mahmood, who captured this image, wrote: “An army of yellow aphids on our oleander flower buds. Can you notice sap being carried on the back of one the aphids? These are pests, and if you look at your oleander plants, you may find them too!” Mahmood also captured this pink and white Bougainvillea flower, with its special “bracts” leaves, and these morning glory vines.

Joanna Yates, who captured this image Sheren Nabtiti found inspiration indoors and outdoors with these photos of Islam Toot set the mood with this Sometimes, art begets art. Enesh of a yellow prickly pear flower, wrote: cinnamon sticks and a little play in a leaf pile. photo of a moon and star light. Rejepova shared a photo of her “This yellow flower bloomed for only daughter Mariam holding her artwork one day, and I was able to capture it!” of a tiger. June 10, 2020 the arabian sun 16 community news Aramco Expatriate Schools

2019-2020Syed Z. Raza, BaselTrimester H. Rizk, Yara Saab, Eli W. had S. Khan, Hassaan II M. Khan,Honor Mohammed U. Roll Abqaiq School Setzer, Iman Shahub, Meryam Siddiqi, Brady Khan, Maleeha Khan-Niazi, Talhah Khankhara, Ras Tanura Middle School Honors with Distinction Swendsen, Elovia Syafron, Leena Usman, Rosan- Ayat Kharbat, Sarah E. Kharbat, Tawfiq F. Khar- Honors with Distinction Seventh Grade: Rumi R. Abbasi, Adam Al na Vega, Neha Verma, Stormey Walker, Maya bat, Michael Kieyah, Willa Jean Koziol, Naomi Seventh Grade: Adeeva Alli, Brian J. Blanco, Nabtiti, Lujain Allahawyeh, Gisele Caraballo, Workman, Anders Wride, and Sereen M. Younis Law, Gavin Long, James S. Menning, Khodr Sooyoung Choi, Akif D. Choudhary, Laiba Fati- Ryan Kristjansen, Aleena S. Malik, Ray Cyril M. Ninth Grade: Yara Abed, Udochi A. Atisele, Minkara, Nor E. Mohd Raji, Saira Naeem, Jo- ma, Rayan Khan, Aleksandra Luczak, Aeesha Mercado, Sophia E. Pick, Zhaniya Primbetova, Deena Bader, Carson S. 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