Ali Al-Naimi

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Ali I. Al-Naimi is the Saudi Arabian Oil Minister. Al-Naimi, joined Aramco as a young man, was educated in the United States at Lehigh University under the educational programme of the company. He was formerly Director of Aramco Northern Area which includes, but is not limited to, Ras Tanura, Juay'mah, Jubail, Berry, Safani'yah.

Ali I. Al-Naimi is a very highly respected head of the oil services of the country due to his wide experience within the industry.

During the Reagan Administration in the United States, Al-Naimi became head of Aramco, completing his upward mobility within Saudi Arabia's state-run energy company.

In 1995, as a result of his distinguished service at Aramco, Al-Naimi was appointed to the prestigious position of Saudi Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. Al-Naimi was succeeded by Abdullah S. Jum'ah as a President and CEO of Aramco. Al-Naimi remains the Chairman of the company until today.

[edit] Articles by Al-Naimi

World Energy Magazine - From Technology to Transparency: The Future of Saudi Oil

World Energy Magazine - The Growing Role of National Oil Companies in Saudi Arabia

World Energy Magazine - The Global Energy Market and U.S.-Saudi Petroleum Relations

[edit] Quotes

"It is my firm belief that the last barrel of oil to be produced will be from Saudi Arabia"
"It would be incorrect to say that the history of U.S.-Saudi relations is only about oil. The relationship between our two countries is more complex and extensive than that and examples of cooperation in areas of mutual benefit are numerous. "
"We believe that stability in world oil markets depends on having adequate spare production capacity for maintaining balance in the market. Saudi Arabia is committed to providing a major portion of the world's spare capacity."
"I am quite optimistic about the future. Will there be challenges to overcome? My answer is yes. There are always challenges. Are we up to the task? Most certainly."
"We work at it day in and day out, investing huge sums in the latest technologies, searching the world for the best talent, and then continuously training our workforce to meet the challenges of the new millennium."