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Monday, 1 May 2006

Operator’s Perspective Luncheon Series: Responding to the New Oil Demand—Saudi Aramco’s Strategies and Activities
Abd Allah S. Al-Saif, Senior Vice President for Exploration and Producing, Saudi Aramco

This new luncheon series features industry leading executives from international operating companies discussing how their organizations are using technology and business strategy to address today’s global market issues.

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Abd Allah S. Al-Saif is senior vice president, Exploration and Producing. He was first appointed a Saudi Aramco senior vice president in 1992. His current responsibilities as senior vice president, Exploration and Producing, include exploration, petroleum engineering, oil production and processing activities. He was elected a member of Saudi Aramco's Board of Directors in 1998. Al-Saif joined the company in 1960 and was selected for the company-sponsored college degree program in 1965. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BS in petroleum engineering in 1970. Al-Saif advanced through a number of petroleum engineering and operating positions and in 1982, he was appointed as vice president responsible for Producing. Al-Saif also served as vice president of Manufacturing; Supply and Transportation; Corporate Planning; and Crude Oil Sales and Marketing. Al-Saif is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.