These celebrations will involve and honor Saudi Aramco's present employees and retirees, as well as the local communities in which the company operates. The 75th Anniversary events program will commence with kick-off celebrations for employees in the first quarter of 2008, according to a report carried by Saudi Aramco's web-site.
Ali I. Al-Naimi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, expressed his excitement at the approaching celebrations: "I am already experiencing all the joys of preparing for and anticipating the Company's 75th anniversary of the signing of the Concession Agreement in 1933, when the Kingdom's founder, the late King Abdul-Aziz, gave the nod to his Minister of Finance, Shaikh Abdullah Al-Sulayman, to sign the articles of agreement."
"This far-seeing decision ushered in the historic Saudi oil and development legacy, which thrust the Kingdom onto the world stage and ultimately made it an influential global force."
A significant focus of the anniversary will be the role Saudi Aramco plays in contributing to the economic development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and global economic stability.
In line with this focus, the announcement of the 75th Anniversary Year was marked by the unveiling of the anniversary "Energy for Generations" theme and logo. The theme acknowledges the multiple generations of company pioneers and employees who have contributed to Saudi Aramco's growth and the Kingdom's economic development spanning eight decades.
The Saudi Aramco 75th Anniversary logo unveiled today brings to life the "Energy for Generations" theme and will be used on a wide range of celebratory materials throughout the anniversary year.
Energetic, colorful and modern, the logo is a uniquely crafted symbol designed to project the joy, passion and pride associated with the 75th Anniversary celebrations. Comprising the numerals "75" at the core of a radiating energy dot pattern, it reflects both the human aspect and technical excellence associated with the company.
The three colors blue, orange and green in which the logo will appear are based on the clarity, vibrancy and purity associated with energy.
As we approach our 75th Anniversary at Saudi Aramco, it is important that we acknowledge the inspiring role played by every generation that has helped to build and grow this great company, President and CEO Abdallah S. Jumah said yesterday.
We look forward to celebrating 75 years of human achievement and, most importantly, the talented and dedicated people who have contributed to our success and who will continue to be part of our fabric and growth in the future.
This is also a moment we can use to look forward with excitement and confidence to our achievements to come, and the legacy we are building now, for future generations as a world leader mindful of our global responsibility, added Jumah.
A special 75th Anniversary commemoration event is being planned for May 2008, to mark 75 years since the signing of the Concession Agreement that launched the company now known as Saudi Aramco.
The agreement was signed in May 1933 in Jeddah by Shaikh Abdullah Al-Sulaiman, the Saudi Arabian Minister of Finance, and lawyer and land-lease expert Lloyd N. Hamilton, acting on behalf of the Standard Oil Company of California (Socal).
The 75th Anniversary events will be complemented by a number of special publications and other key initiatives due to be unveiled during the course of 2008.
The company has developed a special internal website for employees that is dedicated to the 75th Anniversary, while an internal monthly newsletter will also carry news and updates on events throughout the year.
This is a momentous milestone in our companys history, through which we wish to signify the depth of our appreciation to all of those who have contributed to our success, said Nasser A. Al-Nafisee, director of Saudi Aramco 75th Anniversary celebrations.
We are certain that the events planned for the anniversary year will excite, empower and inspire as we showcase the story of Saudi Aramcos success, while uniting our people in a spirit of celebration during this landmark year, Al-Nafisee added.
Saudi Press Agency 2007
