Shining Jewel of Northern Nature Thriving Alongside Tanajib and Safaniyah Oil and Gas Operations Is Some of Eastern Saudi Arabia’S Most Impressive Biodiversity

February 5, 2020 Vol. LXXV, No. 6 a weekly Saudi Aramco publication for employees CEO calls for collaboration bringing golf to the fore Bringing decades of experience in at cybersecurity forum golf, Saudi Aramco plays its part by “Aligning cybersecurity policy, collaborating on helping sponsor the Saudi International technology, and sharing information and experience tournament, which featured more than is nonnegotiable,” Saudi Aramco president and 130 world-class athletes, including the CEO Amin Nasser tells those attending the Global company’s own Othman I. Al-Mulla. Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh. see page 3 see page 2

shining jewel of northern nature thriving alongside Tanajib and Safaniyah oil and gas operations is some of eastern Saudi Arabia’s most impressive biodiversity

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Saudi Aramco is using a community-based approach for the area’s ongoing conservation, where local people fish using traditional Arabic fishing boats. (Photos: Mohammed AlShaikh/MPD)

Saudi Aramco inaugurates the opening of nine OPEC basket Saudi Aramco expanding to meet new berths at the Tanajib Pier, bringing benefits five-week price trend 2020 our growing marine in safety and productivity while meeting our by the numbers ever-growing marine operations. $ 68.34 68.86 65.64 64.36 operations see page 5 60.29

innovative ideas were highlighted in an 42exhibit at the first Saudi Aramco Innovation Week, which also featured 19 speakers and the top 10 innovations by the YLAB Jan. 3 Jan. 10 Jan. 17 Jan. 24 Jan. 31 Hackathon finalists. February 5, 2020 the arabian sun 2 company news Saudi Aramco calls for closer collaboration on cybersecurity across the energy industry

Riyadh — Saudi Aramco president and taking active steps to create CEO Amin Nasser participated in the Glob- al Cybersecurity Forum held Tuesday under a cyber-resilient culture the patronage of The Custodian of the Two “Cybersecurity is one of the top Hold Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz To beat a network, we corporate risks we address in our Al Saud, to highlight the constantly evolv- Enterprise Risk Management Pro- ing threat of cyber terrorism to govern- need to be a network. gram and is a personal priority ments, businesses, and individuals. for me,” Nasser said in discuss- Taking place during Saudi Arabia’s G20 — Amin Nasser ing Saudi Aramco’s efforts in presidency year and organized for the first building a cyber-resilient cul- time by the National Cybersecurity Author- ture. ity, the forum serves to create a platform He concluded his remarks for discussion between private and govern- by underscoring the impor- ment institutions, providing foundations tance of embracing “the for greater cyber resilience, capacity, and wonders of the modern management of the ever-increasing threat world” while simultaneously landscape. practicing caution and sound is nonnegotiable,” Nasser said, noting that cybersecurity measures to collaboration is the best company fences and national boundaries stay a step ahead. defense against cyberattacks are meaningless concepts in this domain. In efforts to collaboratively Nasser urged greater efforts to enhance “To beat a network, we need to be a net- counter cyber threats, Saudi regional cybersecurity collaboration and work.” Aramco established an Intel- international cyber deterrence, proposing He said no institution can face cyber-risks ligence Sharing Consortium a more realistic and inclusive strategy to alone, and that it requires significant co- in the Energy Industry, with promote effective industry collaboration operation and partnership between all rel- partners such as SABIC and on cybersecurity. He also encouraged busi- evant stakeholders. Nasser further noted Sadara. nesses to work with governments and to that because of that, it is necessary to ac- Saudi Aramco is also a founding mem- Greater efforts to collaborate must be made regionally and internationally to effectively strengthen existing international frame- celerate the development of a clear global ber of the World Economic Forum’s Cen- thwart potential cyberattacks across the energy works. framework that constitutes an internation- ter for Cybersecurity (WEF C4C) that industry, said Amin Nasser on Tuesday at the “Aligning cybersecurity policy, collabo- al legal reference in cybersecurity gover- promotes global collaboration and leads Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh. rating on technology, and sharing infor- nance and enhances measures against en- global initiatives across various sectors mation and experience beyond the fence tities involved in cyber terrorism. within the cybersecurity industry.

Community Service housing repair initiative saves time, saves costs by Dalia Darweesh Members of the team that Dhahran — From planning to execution, recently completed the the Central Community Services Department renovation of 130 houses in (CCSD) started a Repair House Program that the Dhahran community pose for a photo with saw a Saudi team achieve a record within representatives from the the Dhahran community by completing 130 Central Community Services house repair projects as of January 2019. Department. The goal of the Repair House Program was to highlighting Saudi talent embrace Saudi talents through a dedicated team of employees The program’s purpose is to embrace while implementing cost Saudi talents through a dedicated team of saving methods through the employees and utilizing their skills and ca- optimization of the base team. pabilities — within the Dhahran area, 130 houses out of 1,000 were fully executed by House Program streamlines the organization, planning, and execution, to supervision was achieved by using the team instead of the team. In addition to implementing cost tion’s operations with the corporate strate- and commissioning. Members of the team working with General Service Orders Con- saving methods through the optimization of gic objectives of Saudi Aramco to enhance demonstrated that they possess the neces- tractors. the base team, the program ensures the ap- the presence of the Saudi workforce and sary qualifications to complete various repair For its continuous efforts and contribu- plication of all relevant Saudi Aramco engi- empower them, and ensuring steady and duties and activities, including carpentry, tions, the Saudi team was recognized by neering and materials standards to achieve efficient operations. plumbing, electrical work, and painting. CCSD management for exhibiting high high quality work and meet customer satis- The Saudi workforce in the program have levels of ambition and sustaining a strong faction. the program’s success become an integral part of CCSD’s dai- work culture, enabling CCSD to reach even Achieving Operational Excellence is one of The program covers and implements a ly repair operations, contributing to a to- higher levels of efficiency, reliability, and the essential priorities of CCSD. The Repair thorough cycle starting from cost estima- tal of SR385,000 in cost avoidance, which safety. the arabian sun February 5, 2020 company news 3 almost years of bringing golf to the fore Saudi Aramco plays key role in sponsoring Saudi International tourney by Musherf Alamri Othman I. Jiddah — Some of the best golf players Al-Mulla, in the world descended on King Abdullah Saudi Arabia’s Economic City this past weekend to com- first professional pete in the Saudi International tourna- golfer and a ment, a part of the European Tour. second With Saudi Aramco bringing the sport of generation golf to the Kingdom in the early 1940s, it Aramcon, tees was fitting for the company to be one of off while competing in the tournament sponsors. Indeed, many the Saudi of the company pioneers were avid golfers International and improvised sand golf courses to play golf the game. This proud legacy continues to- tournament in day through world-class golf facilities and King Abdullah Economic City self-directed groups across Saudi Aramco this past week. communities. The tournament, which was organized by Golf Saudi, looks to increase the participation in the sport throughout the Kingdom by partnering with industry leaders to host world-class events. Saudi Aramco’s spon- sorship is another example of our commitment toward having a positive impact via promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle. the best of the best compete Approximately 132 players from 29 countries competed on the 7,010-yards Par 70 Royal Greens and Country Club course for live music from a Jiddah-based music band, With Saudi Aramco the top place in the second edition of the E-sports, food trucks, and a variety of other bringing the sport of golf tournament. The competition was fierce, activities at the venue, which the organiz- to the Kingdom in the with some of the most accomplished players designed to allow people to experience early 1940s, it was fitting for the company to be one ers globally taking part, including Brooks the delights of playing golf. of the sponsors of the Koepka (ranked No. 1) and Dustin Johnson, A mini golf challenge with 18 holes tournament. Indeed, many who is the defending champion and ranked was just one example of such interactive of the company pioneers No. 5, along with eight major champions games. The ultimate goal was to encour- were avid golfers and and 20 Ryder Cup players. age adults and children to play golf and improvised sand golf courses to play the game. Graeme McDowell held on to capture engage more actively in sports and recre- This proud legacy the title, scoring an even-par 70 on the ation activities that contributed to improv- continues today through final day for a 12-under par 268 to keep ing people’s well-being — all in line with world-class golf facilities Johnson, who carded a 270, at bay. the Kingdom’s endeavors to promote a and self-directed groups Othman I. Al-Mulla, Saudi Arabia’s first healthy lifestyle. across Saudi Aramco communities. professional golfer and a second generation Aramcon, represented the Kingdom sharing the passion of Golf in the tournament after qualifying to com- As part of Saudi Aramco support to the tournament: sport within the Kingdom, it is also cham- pete. Saudi Aramco supports Al-Mulla on event, the company enabled 35 Aramcons “It is a unique experience,” said Maher pioning the spread of the values associat- his playing tour and in his work in attract- from Dhahran Rolling Hills Golf Club to M. Elasmar of Unconventional Resources. ed with golf such as sportsmanship, hard ing young Saudi to the sport through clin- volunteer at the event. The volunteers pro- “It is following the golfers and hearing work, and respect for others in society. ics and coaching. vided a variety of services, including score them talk and tell stories — being here sur- These values are in alignment with both Al-Mulla said that his performance at this keeping, managing crowds as Marshals, rounded by so much history.” Saudi Aramco and the Kingdom’s values. year’s tournament has noticeably improved and driving VIPs, groups, and players in George S. Farley, who works in the Sup- from Saudi International 2019 — he card- golf carts, said Edward R. Devlin of the Per- ply Chain Policy and Systems Department, local impact with global reach ed 10 pars over two rounds, and was 10 sonnel Department. relished the role of being a cart driver. Broadcasted live to 600 million homes shots away from the cut. With continued The Saudi Aramco volunteers shared “People ask me all kind of questions with approximately 40 million social me- training and practice, Al-Mulla is optimistic their golf experience and knowledge with about golf. As you drive them in a cart, you dia impressions, the extensive international about his future prospects. 250 young Saudi Marshals, as well as con- are like a taxi driver. You are explaining ev- media coverage of the tournament helped “Playing at this level is very different for versing with players and guests about Sau- erything to him, chit-chatting, giving them Saudi Aramco promote its brand globally me. But every tournament I play, I learn to di culture. “We Aramco (volunteers) are the rules of golf, and just the concepts of and locally, casting a spotlight on its role in be comfortable in this uncomfortable posi- able to bring that expertise. We have 29 the sport.” supporting Saudi Vision 2030. One of the tion,” he said. tournaments per year; we have so much “I played golf pretty much all my life, and key goals of Vision 2030 is to foster new, After the professional golf players fin- knowledge in our clubs. We just want to being here in Saudi Arabia is a tremendous promising sectors such as sports to improve ished their rounds, audiences headed to transfer that knowledge here to younger opportunity to be part of … the growth of the quality of life and create new jobs. the Entertainment Village to enjoy listing to Saudis,” Devlin said. golf,” said Jonathan J. Hancock of the Op- Saudi Aramco targets brand sponsorships The volunteers said that they enjoyed erational Procurement Department. to reach defined target audiences and con- the experience of volunteering at the Through sponsoring Saudi International, nect to them through shared brand attri- Saudi Aramco is not only demonstrating butes of sports or other activities. Golf fans the support to Golf Saudi to nourish the are a strong fit with the company’s target audience of global energy and financial in- fluencers.

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your voice me, my wife, and Saudi Aramco My wife thinks that I’m married to are not aware of. members that day is because the follow- someone else? I couldn’t believe what Maybe you spend so much time on ing day we had a small fire in the kitchen she said to me after 23 years of marriage. work that you don’t have time for your and she had to use the powder fire extin- Yes, she believes that I’m married to personal life — time for family, friends, guisher, which caused her a lot of mess in Saudi Aramco! I know it’s funny, but this and for your own self to work out and the kitchen after thankfully putting out is the reality with me and my beloved enjoy other aspects of life. Isn’t it true the fire. wife. Apparently she was in a certain that we know some people who stay for Though the whole matter was a com- state of mind to claim so. hours after work, and some who come to plete coincidence, my wife still makes Obviously, my wife sees me devoting work on weekends or take it home? this illogical connection between our first much of my time to my work, but does Don’t we also know some individuals home fire extinguisher and the kitchen this carry any significance or is it just a who feel lost, confused, or even worse, fire. funny joke? I mean, should we stop and they get ill when they go on vacation or Another example my dear wife gives consider such comments coming from a when they are retired? Maybe you now for my safety obsession is when we go family member? Can this be an indica- think that I’m exaggerating, but it’s true on vacation and stay in a hotel. She ac- tion or a signal of something? Or should that some people go to the far extreme cuses me of not behaving “normally” by Abbas Suliman we just smile or laugh whenever we hear of their relationship with their work and and enjoying my vacation time when I Dhahran such comments and continue on our fail to balance work duties with their per- start observing and noticing the location [email protected] work routine? sonal life. of the emergency exits, and check to see In my humble opinion, we should not My wife also thinks that I’ve become if there are any smoke detectors in our ignore such comments — especially if “too obsessed” with safety after years of room. they come from someone very close to service with Saudi Aramco — especially Is my wife right in that? Do I behave us. It could be an observation to show with matters concerning fires. She still re- normally here, or am I obsessed with how much you balance your work and members the day I bought our first fire safety? She might have a point, but to Your Voice reflects the thoughts and opinions your personal life. It could be an indica- extinguisher right after I had attended a me that is better than not paying atten- of the writer, and not necessarily those of the publication. tion to a very serious condition that you fire safety course. The reason she still re- tion to safety. the arabian sun February 5, 2020 company news 5 nine new berths inaugurated at Tanajib Pier expansion looks to meet growing marine operations by Dalia Darweesh and Scott Baldauf Tanajib — The Tanajib Marine Division last week inaugurated nine new berths on its pier as part of a three-phase expansion and renovation project designed to double The new berth stations the capacity of Tanajib Marine’s support for the company’s rapidly expanding offshore will certainly ease port activities. operations, especially in The expansion program, led by the Proj- ect Management’s Offshore Projects De- cargo handling. (They) partment (OPD), reflects the increasing will support the Marine activity in the Tanajib area as the company prepares major increments in a number Department in reducing of its major offshore fields, including Berri, Marjan, Zuluf, and Safaniyah. The expan- the vessels’ port sion will allow Tanajib Marine to provide A dive ship prepares to load supplies at one of the nine newly inaugurated berths at Tanajib Pier. turnaround time, logistical support to the exploration and production of oil and gas from these fields efficiency efforts drive yielding significant to meet growing international and domes- cost avoidance efficiency savings, and tic energy demands. More than the gleaming new facilities, efficiency has been the driving force behind increasing service new berths bring big benefits the Marine Department’s transformation. levels. “The new berths, which began operation With a fleet of supply boats available to in December, have already brought signif- all key offshore clients, the Marine Depart- — Motaz A. Nejaim icant benefits in safety and productivity,” ment was able to increase fleet utilization said Abdullah O. Al Tewairqi, Marine De- by 45%, achieve significant cost avoidance, partment manager. and reduce the response time for emergen- overcoming challenges and “Today, Tanajib Marine Base is one of the cy supplies from 12 to only 2 hours. largest offshore supply bases in the Middle With increased offshore activity and de- creating opportunities East region in terms of the number of ves- mand for logistics services, the Marine De- Nejaim said the expansion project will sels and the quantity of cargo handled. It partment and OPD teamed up to transform help overcome significant challenges such combines the highest levels of operational the common offshore logistic activities into as increased vessel traffic, a growing num- safety with advanced high quality engineer- an optimized, cost conscious, and risk man- ber of jack-up barges and large vessels, and ing capabilities,” Al Tewairqi said, adding Cranes are among the new enhancements to aged based operation. Their breakthrough a bottleneck for Tanajib Port services. “The that safety and efficiency have been fac- Tanajib’s logistics and stevedoring capability, was a shared resource concept to better new berth stations will certainly ease port for handling necessary supplies for drilling, tored into every aspect of Tanajib’s Marine operations, security, and other offshore optimize services and avoid redundancy in operations, especially in cargo handling,” facilities. From the time the cargo request is activities in the Tanajib offshore area. (Photos: tasks. Nejaim said. “The additional berth stations received, through to the loading operation Ding/MPD) A Milk Run Initiative was implemented, will support the Marine Department in re- and all the way to the safe and timely de- where offshore platforms were segregated ducing the vessels’ port turnaround time, livery of the shipment to its final offshore and officially concluded in December, is into specific dedicated routes, with offshore yielding significant efficiency savings, and destination, utilizing digitized and real-time just the latest example of the Marine De- platforms and their support vessels segre- increasing service levels.” logistics tracking solutions. partment’s commitment to providing vital gated into respective fields and dedicated Kashif Saeed, project manager, said their “All of this was coupled with the right support to the company’s offshore oil and offshore supply vessels being routed to team worked closely with Marine to ensure training and development to our employ- gas exploration and production activities. serve numerous assets in a round trip. that the system was tailored to OPD’s needs ees, which is the cornerstone for our orga- By the end of the project, the pier will have This logistical transformation has yielded before handing over its fleet of supply nizational success,” he noted. the capacity to handle 24 large size supply a 100% reduction in OPD’s hook-up supply boats to Marine control. “We are upgrading both the ship-shore vessels simultaneously, which is an increase vessels (and 37% for crew boats), as well “Offshore pipelines projects are a critical interface and the man-machine interface.” in capacity of five, up from 19. as a significant annual savings and a fleet part of the operations,” Saeed said. “When Originally built in 1982, the Tanajib Pier And as the pier now operates on an ad- utilization of more than 95%. we finish the construction of pipelines, they previously could only accommodate vessels vanced tracking management system that can turn on the oil. And we cannot have of 1,000 tons or less, and it serviced only can pinpoint locations from port to rigs to a center for logistics any interruption.” 20 offshore rigs. Currently, the expansion projects and security sites, the expanded fa- Keeping track of all this activity is a logis- Mohammad A. Al Bakri, OPD’s project and upgrade project allows for vessels of cilities have been optimized, and as a result, tics center that has recently been central- manager for the Tanajib Pier, said the con- more than 4,500 tons, and the servicing of can now load supplies or personnel in as ized, said Aziz S. Al Qarni, superintendent struction team faced severe challenges in as many as 60 plus offshore rigs. little as nine hours, a sharp decrease from of the Tanajib Marine Operations Division. building new facilities at a time when the The expansion and upgrade project, on a previous turnaround of approximately 14 “It created a platform to collaborate be- rest of Tanajib Pier was still in operation. which construction began in August 2018, hours. tween the Marine Department and differ- To expedite the installation of 30-meter ent users and clients, and by doing so, it long metal sheet piles that compose the availed a lot of opportunities for saving.” ocean-facing wall of the pier, OPD used 1982 now Captain Motaz A. Nejaim of the Marine’s a custom-built water jetting technique to Logistics Unit said, “This project will allow penetrate hard soil layers, while a crane 1,000 tons Tanajib Pier more than 4,500 tons the Marine Department to support Saudi pounded the piles into position. This inno- accommodate vessels of Aramco’s offshore activities such as drilling vative process cut installation time in half. and producing during the offshore field’s off- increments and future production opera- Members of Tanajib Marine, the Offshore shore offshore rigs 20 rigs 60+ tions, with opportunities to expand the Projects Department, and corporate Tanajib Pier serving operational support services we can pro- management gather at the Tanajib Pier to vide.” celebrate completion of a project designed to meet growing demand for marine services. February 5, 2020 the arabian sun 6 cover story

Hosting rich biodiversity, Safaniyah’s serene lagoon curves expansively in front of Saudi Aramco’s T-7 and T-8 1-million-barrel crude oil storage tanks, journeying on to rest alongside the Safaniyah plant. Each spring, flamingos are one of the many migratory bird species who rest and feed alongside the lagoon’s operating oil and gas facilities. shining jewel of northern nature 2 tranquil Safaniyah lagoon by Janet Pinheiro each host 13 km of intricately dense biodi- perception that conservation and industry versity containing 32 recorded plant species, cannot coexist. A white-sand lagoon quietly winds adja- (Photos: Mohammed AlShaikh/MPD) eight mammals, five reptiles, and 48 birds. cent to the Safaniyah plant, and is a wel- Under ancient rock folds pressed beneath Together, the sites stretch across a spec- protecting for more coming sanctuary for dozens of coastal the shallow pastel blue waters of the Arabi- tacular 18-km length of coastline, shelter- than eight decades migratory bird species on their spring and an Gulf’s northwest corner lies the world’s ing many varied pockets of untouched bio- Saudi Aramco traces its beginnings to winter international journeys from Africa, largest offshore oil field — Safaniyah. diversity, a large lagoon, bird sanctuary, and 1933 and Northern Area Oil Operations Asia, Europe, and India. Rising from the field’s shoreline is also dhub haven. vice president Dawood M. Al-Dawood The feathered guests, next to the nearby the world’s largest gas-oil separation plant Safaniyah Onshore Plants separates gas says the company has always valued its shadow of the Safaniyah GOSP, safely shel- (GOSP), whose tanks, columns, and steel from sweet Safaniyah and Zuluf crude oil responsibility to protect and enhance the ter and revel in the rich biodiversity of the pipes shine serenely against an early win- streams, making the oil ready to be sent surrounding natural environments of its op- gentle Gulf inlet where dolphins occasion- ter Saudi Arabian sunset, slowly throwing a through pipelines or manufactured into erations. ally frolic. cool evening shadow toward the Gulf’s rip- products, while Tanajib Onshore Plants “As can be seen from the biodiversity on In 2016, to retain and further restore pling horizon. performs the same function for sour crude the ground, it is in the DNA of Northern Safaniyah lagoon’s rich marine and shore Saudi Aramco’s 66-year-old Safaniyah oil from the Marjan field, and is also the Area Oil Operations’ personnel to protect life, the Safaniyah Onshore Producing De- GOSP, immaculately maintained and innova- logistics hub for numerous offshore ser- the environment,” said Al-Dawood. “The partment (SONPD) developed a local initia- tively updated for decades, is a substantial vices. environment is dear to our hearts as we go tive for the inlet, which is part of the larger collection of oil and gas infrastructure. The surrounding nature on both sites is about performing our hydrocarbon-related environmental protection and restoration Flourishing adjacent to the GOSP is a vast part of more than 1,200 km2 of tantalizing activities. management project of both Safaniyah and expanse of some of eastern Saudi Arabia’s biodiversity living within Saudi Aramco’s on- “The wildlife living and migrating through Tanajib. most impressive biodiversity — and a re- shore producing areas, with each zone of our Safaniyah and Tanajib sites demonstrate The first step was a cleanup campaign to minder of what the province once looked nature’s treasure considered some of the the mutual coexistence of Saudi Aramco’s remove man-made waste such as plastics, like. most biologically varied areas in Saudi Ara- operations, environmental protection, and fishing nets, and glass from the shorelines. bia. the reliable supply of energy and feedstock Planting trees followed, to enhance the tid- biologically diverse preserve A four-year program saw scientists exam- product to the world,” he said, adding that al and coastal habitats for native creatures The lowland sites of Safaniyah and its ine and record biodiversity thriving on the the environment was a responsibility for and migratory birds. Future plans include in- younger colleague to the south, Tanajib, company’s sites, challenging the common both the company and him. vestigating the placement of artificial reefs, community-based conservation Saudi Aramco is a part of its local host communities, and aspires to help them to thrive socially, economically, and environmentally. The local fishing community sell their daily catch at a road stop outside the Safaniyah plant, and in partnership with the government, plans are underway to conduct awareness sessions with local people fishing the surrounding waters. “Local and wider communities have an important role to play in biodiversity conservation, and sharing this responsibility Six palm trees in a small eastern Appointed environmental coordi- equates to shared value,” explains Safaniyah Area Producing Saudi Arabian backyard inspired Ali nator for Tanajib and Safaniyah in general manager Ali S. Al-Ajmi. M. Sinan’s childhood interest in the 2016, committed Sinan knows where Using the main languages of the local fishing market environment. camel spiders and scorpions lurk in workforce — Arabic, English, Hindi, Tamil, and Urdu “The green fronds, sturdy trunks the evening, the favorite resting — the sessions will promote marine environmental and delicious dates of my family’s spots for hundreds of migrating protection, such as sustainable fishing, never littering, garden palms taught me how birds, and the best viewing spot at not pouring oil or gasoline in the sea, and safe fish awesome nature is,” Sinan said. the new dhub sanctuary. storage. After taking a position as an opera- His favorite evening spot is the Adding that the goal was for the lagoon to be a public tions and maintenance engineer at residential camp’s five-kilometer park with its own entrance and road, Al-Ajmi said: “Making Tanajib and Safaniyah, the sites’ walkway alongside the Arabian people aware of biodiversity importance, and having people breathtaking coastal beauty set the Gulf’s turquoise shoreline: “When I coexist sustaining alongside the environment, can result in mechanical engineering graduate on walk along the coastline, I feel more sustainable outcomes for both nature and people.” a determined path to learn more connected to the water, the sur- about the environment. rounding plants and creatures.” the arabian sun February 5, 2020 cover story 7

The dhub, or spiny- tailed lizard, considered a partnership approach vulnerable in the wild, enjoys special status at to biodiversity Tanajib and Safaniyah, with their own exclusive home. A total of 23 nests, and hides for bird watchers. dhubs were captured and transferred to the multibillion dollar increment sanctuary, which is Saudi Aramco recently awarded contracts protected from valued at $18 billion to increase Marjan and The wildlife living and development and disturbance. Berri oil fields’ production capacity. Questioned on the increment’s impact migrating through our on the site’s biodiversity, Safaniyah Area Safaniyah and Tanajib Using traditional Arabic fishing boats Producing general manager Ali S. Al-Ajmi — sanabes — local people fish on the explains that the company ensures develop- sites demonstrate the outside of the Safaniyah lagoon. ment has the least possible environmental impact. mutual coexistence of “Saudi Aramco’s Environmental Protec- tion Department is a signatory on all proj- Saudi Aramco’s ects — large and small — and nothing that impacts the environment goes unnoticed,” operations, he says, holding up Manifa as an example environmental that now has more biodiversity than before the project’s development. protection, and the ISO certified reliable supply of In 2018, SONPD achieved the “ISO 14001 Environmental Management System” cer- energy and feedstock tification, assisting the site to drive long- product to the world. term societal, environmental, and economic considerations into the heart of all the site’s — Dawood M. Al-Dawood planning processes and decision making.

Walking in the remote residential camp for both Safaniyah and Tanajib, Mansour F. Al-Dossary notes that 400 native trees were planted in the Safaniyah lagoon area recently as part of the sites’ participation in Saudi Aram- Tanajib/ co’s initiative to plant 1 million native trees. “These Saudi trees like the heat and will be a Safaniyah wind barrier for the mangroves, and provide shade for the wildlife,” the Safaniyah Onshore Producing Department manager said. Appointed environmental coordi- The trees add to the 4,500 gray mangrove nator for Tanajib and Safaniyah in (Avicennia marina) saplings planted since 2016 2016, committed Sinan knows where in a combined effort by employees, contrac- camel spiders and scorpions lurk in tors, and local students. the evening, the favorite resting Proud of the site teams’ efforts to utilize spots for hundreds of migrating in-house resources, Al-Dossary said sanitary birds, and the best viewing spot at wastewater was used to irrigate newly planted the new dhub sanctuary. trees. His favorite evening spot is the “Our operations, maintenance and engineer- residential camp’s five-kilometer ing teams always come up with innovative walkway alongside the Arabian solutions, which has contributed to us being Saudi Aramco protects and Gulf’s turquoise shoreline: “When I the first producing department achieving ISO preserves habitats walk along the coastline, I feel 14001 for environmental management sys- Saudi Aramco Biodiversity Protection Area Company area of significant biodiversity connected to the water, the sur- tems,” he noted. rounding plants and creatures.” February 5, 2020 the arabian sun 8 company news innovation abounds at first Innovation Week event by Shaistha Khan pany challenges. The winning ideas have Al-Khobar — The Corporate Innovation been successfully implemented. Board recently hosted its inaugural flagship Rohit Patwardhan, Rafael G. Mora, Nass- event — Saudi Aramco Innovation Week. er Al-Qahtani, and Nauman Tehsin won first The three-day event brought together in- place for their solution to aging pipelines dustry experts, academics, global innova- and flow variability that featured a machine tion organizations, and professionals to rec- learning model to anticipate failures and in- ognize, reward, and showcase some of the crease the cost-effectiveness of mitigation, most innovative ideas across Saudi Aramco. monitoring, and prevention measures in The event, which was designed to in- high-risk pipelines. Rohit Patwardhan, Rafael G. Mora, Nasser Al-Qahtani, and Nauman Tehsin won first place for crease innovation and engagement, fea- developing a machine learning model that will help anticipate failures and increase cost- Mohammed T. Abdulmohsin, Abdulrah- tured various activities, including a digital effectiveness of mitigation, monitoring, and prevention measures in high risk pipelines. man G. Al-Amri, and Ali S. Al-Garishah hackathon, pre-event workshops, interna- won second place for developing a field tional speakers, expert presentations, an some excellent numbers in innovation, but analytics specialist, on how technology can device failure prediction tool that uses past exchange forum, and a recognition cere- we can reach higher levels and sustain it drive intelligent procurement and supply history and an intelligent tool that predicts mony for top innovators. only if we capture this opportunity to create change management. field instrument device failure, and allows Over the three days, more than 1,500 a culture of innovation on the next level.” • Abdulaziz S. Al-Qasim, a petroleum en- timely maintenance. employees from 30 admin areas attended Workshops on ideation, product devel- gineer from EXPEC ARC, on his innovation Abdullah A. Al-Hamoud, Miguel A. Lo- the event. opment, and commercialization augment- journey and work on 20 filed patents in up- pez Andreu, and Ramsey J. White from the ed an exhibition featuring 42 innovative stream applications. North Ghawar Producing Department won a culture of innovation ideas and technologies from 16 admin ar- third place for developing a real-time opti- Abdullah O. Al Baiz, vice president of En- eas, as well as the top 10 innovations by Innovation Campaign winners mization tool that ensures that equipment gineering Services, highlighted the key role the Young Leaders Advisory Board Digital Winning ideas were selected from cam- operates within the desired operating win- that innovation plays in improving the way Hackathon finalists. Meanwhile, 19 speak- paigns conducted on the Corporate Innova- dow for compressors and pumps at gas-oil we do business. ers and presenters shared insights on the tion Portal to provide solutions to real com- separation plants. “Today, we gather to further promote latest innovation trends and the Fourth In- an innovation ecosystem by learning from dustrial Revolution (IR 4.0), and a technical Mohammed A. Abusharifah’s each other and cultivating a culture of in- exchange forum focused on best practices presentation “Innovation as a novation in our day-to-day activities,” Al in idea management. Lifestyle” inspired the Baiz said, noting he hoped the week in- Among those presenting were: audience to think like true spired greater innovation companywide to • Mohammed A. Abusharifah, project innovators by always looking for ways to innovate and address challenges and explore business leader at the Innovation Center, on “Inno- improve. He also shared his opportunities. vation as a Lifestyle,” and his experience at experience at the World Solar He further called on the company’s young the World Solar Challenge 2019 in Austra- Challenge 2019 in Australia, talents to put their capabilities and skills to lia, where his team of young Saudis ranked where his team of young use at the forefront of its innovation pro- 24 out of 44 participating countries. Saudis ranked 24 out of the 44 countries that participated. gram, concluding: “We may have reached • Amal M. Maawadh, an advanced data read it on the intranet Upstream rolls out 2020-2022 Business Plan details at town hall sessions in Dhahran, ‘Udhailiyah, and Khursaniyah

Attendees at staff town halls in Dhahran, ‘Udhailiyah, and Khursaniyah learn about that the Upstream business plan during sessions presided over by Mohammed Y. Al-Qahtani, senior vice president of Upstream. Al-Qahtani outlined the three core focus areas of the plan: maintaining crude oil leadership; continuing the journey to becoming a leading gas company; and securing the company’s future through exploration.

SONPD The Tanajib Shutdown Team poses in front of the Tanajib Process completes Management Center. The effort took 12 months of planning and successful preparation, in addition to efficient execution with a strong focus on turnaround safety. Those efforts concluded with 324,000 man-hours of work with no at Tanajib recorded injuries. (Photo: Mohammed AlShaikh/MPD/MPD) renewing OE Southern Area Production Engineering Department leaders, champions, and commitment at subject matter experts on Operational Excellence (OE) pose for a photo Southern Area following the 2020 OE retreat at the Ghawar Tent in ‘Udhailiyah. The event Production Engineering attracted about 50 employees who facilitated multiple presentations and Department retreat group activities. Yanbu’ NGL Fractionation earns confidence of Sea Water Injection Department looks to keep customers, hosts meetings with SABIC affiliates employees and their families productive, energized, and

Management from the feeling good in the new year Yanbu’ NGL Fractionation Department and Yansab Employees practice planks during the recent Health tour the Yanbu’ and Fitness Campaign conducted by the Sea Water Innovation Excellence Inspection Department (SWID) in Qurayyah. The Center during a recent goal of the campaign was to promote and enrich customer focus meeting SWID employees’ awareness of how to embrace a with two SABIC affiliates healthy lifestyle, energy management, and — Yansab and Yanpet. avoiding attitudes that can lead to sports injuries. the arabian sun February 5, 2020 health page 9 well-being caring for your health and wellness caring the unique profile challenge of Dr. Sumaya Alnouri pediatric dentist Dhahran Health Center diagnosing work history • 2018-present: Pediatric dentist, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, heart disease in Dhahran • 2009-2010: General dentist, Ha- rasani Dental Clinic, Jiddah. women education • 2013-2018: Ph.D. in pediatric dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Although many people think of it as a you’re having a heart attack, call for emer- Jiddah man’s problem, women also suffer from gency medical help immediately. Don’t drive • 2009-2013: Master of medical heart disease. It is also a leading cause of yourself to the emergency room unless you sciences in pediatric dentistry, King disability among women. have no other options. Abdulaziz University, Jiddah The most common cause of heart disease • 2001-2007: Bachelor of dental is the narrowing or blockage of the coro- treating heart disease medicine and surgery, King nary arteries — the blood vessels that sup- The goal in treating heart disease is often Abdulaziz University, Jiddah. ply blood to the heart itself. Coronary artery to open narrowed arteries that cause symp- quote disease happens slowly over time and is re- toms. “It is my great privilege to be part of sponsible for most heart attacks. Prevention Whether heart disease is mild or severe, this organization that puts patient care is critical, as two-thirds of women who suf- your physician will recommend lifestyle above everything else. As a pediatric fer a heart attack fail to make a full recovery. changes as part of your treatment. If you are dentist, I aspire to make dental visits The older a woman gets, the more likely at risk for heart disease, a healthy lifestyle for our children smooth, easy, and she is to get heart disease. However, women can help prevent the development of the maybe even enjoyable, while maintain- of all ages should be concerned about heart condition. ing the highest quality of care and the disease and take steps to prevent it by prac- Talk to your physician about an exercise best treatment standards.” ticing healthy lifestyle habits. spread to the jaw, neck, shoulders, ear, or plan that is right for you; he or she may rec- the inside of the arms. ommend that you exercise 30 to 60 minutes risk factors and symptoms Other signs of heart disease in women are a day on most days of the week. If you can’t Some risk factors for heart disease affect unexplained tiredness, trouble breathing, get all of your exercise completed in one both women and men, including high cho- trouble sleeping, feeling sick to the stom- session, break up your physical activity into lesterol, high blood pressure, being over- ach, feeling scared or nervous, and new or several 10 to 15 minute sessions. You will weight, lack of exercise, and unhealthy di- worse headaches. still get the same heart-health benefits. ets. Other factors may play a bigger role in Untreated, heart disease may lead to a Quit or don’t start smoking. Avoid sec- the development of heart disease in women heart attack. The most common heart attack ondhand smoke. Eat a healthy diet that is than they do in men, including metabolic symptom in women is some type of pain, low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and salt. Tawazon program syndrome, mental stress and depression, pressure, or discomfort in the chest. But it’s Manage other conditions such as high blood smoking, and low levels of estrogen after not always severe or even the most promi- pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. and prediabetes quiz menopause. nent symptom, particularly in women. Medications can help you control your blood Take the prediabetes quiz to know As for symptoms, when you think about Heart attack symptoms in women are pressure and cholesterol levels. your risk level for prediabetes and see heart disease, you probably think about more subtle than the obvious chest pain A daily aspirin can have a number of ben- if you qualify for the 2020 JHAH chest pain. But a woman with heart disease often associated with heart attacks. Many efits for women, and can help prevent heart Tawazon diabetes prevention program. may not have chest pain. women tend to show up in the emergency attacks and strokes, and reduce heart dis- Knowing your risk level can empower If she has heart disease, a woman may room after much heart damage has already ease risk. Talk to your physician about the you to reverse prediabetes and to feel aches, tightness, heavy pressure, and happened. This is because their symptoms risks and benefits of taking aspirin. delay or even prevent Type 2 diabetes burning. These feelings may happen in the are not those typically associated with a To treat heart disease, your physician may in your future. chest, back, between the shoulder blades, heart attack. recommend specific procedures or surgery To access the prediabetes quiz, visit or just above the belly button. The pain may If you experience symptoms, or think to clear the blockages in your heart. https://www.jhah.com/en/prediabetes- quiz.

High blood pressure is known as hyper- Eat less saturated fat and trans fat. See the tension. Blood pressure that is slightly high • Do not add salt to your food. Read prediabetes is called elevated blood pressure. labels to find out how much sodium is quiz It is likely that elevated blood pressure in food. Limit the processed and canned will turn into hypertension if you do not foods that you eat. These include soups, make lifestyle changes. Follow the below frozen meals, and packaged snacks. tips to help control your elevated blood • Maintain a healthy weight. Lose weight pressure. if you are overweight. • Diet, exercise and other lifestyle chang- • Regular physical activity can help you es can help many people lower their blood lower your blood pressure. It can also help pressure. you control your weight. Try to be active • Your primary care physician may rec- for at least 30 minutes every day. ommend medications if lifestyle changes • Do not smoke or use other tobacco do not lower your blood pressure enough. products. If you do smoke, talk to your pri- Medications may also be prescribed if you mary care physician about treatments that Become a patient at Johns tips for have elevated blood pressure as well as an- can help you quit. Hopkins Aramco other medical condition, such as diabetes. • You should only drink healthy drinks. Healthcare (JHAH) • Eating healthy foods can help lower • Reducing stress can also help control lowering elevated Eligible Saudi Aramco employees and their dependents are blood pressure. Choose vegetables, fruits, and prevent high blood pressure. Getting invited to register for healthcare at JHAH. blood pressure whole grains, and low fat dairy options. enough sleep can also help. For more information on how to change your registration, contact your local HR Service Center or visit HR Online, or scan the QR code below for detailed instructions.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER: All health and health related information contained in this Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare company material is intended to be general in nature and should not be used as a substitute for a visit with a health care professional. The advice is intended to offer only a general basis for individuals to discuss their health and medical conditions with their health care provider. Your health care provider should be consulted regarding matters concerning the medical condition, treatment, and needs of you and your family. the arabian sun February 5, 2020 community news 10

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Father and Son Father and Son Feb. 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 4:30 p.m. Living by a river, a father and son sit side by side to catch fish and make a penny every day. When the son, Ca, contracts a serious illness, Ithra Heroes Adventure his father must get into the funds to pay for his expensive treatment. Will the father be Feb. 8, 10 10:30 a.m. able to catch enough fish to save his son’s life?

The Cave Feb. 6, 7 7:25 p.m.

The Son of Bigfoot Feb. 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 4:20 p.m.

The Cave Zero Distance The Cave is an exploratory film where Feb. 5, 8 7:25 p.m. microbiologist Dr. Hussam Zawawi and speleologist Dr. Francesco Sauro take us on an expedition to produce new scientific research for “A Study of Microbes in Caves.”

The Son of Bigfoot A teenage boy sets off on a journey to find his missing father, only to discover that he’s actually Bigfoot.

Zero Distance A photographer faces his questionable past when he finds a picture of a dead body on his apartment floor, and his pistol missing a bullet.

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