sponsored plenary session, acknowledged the support of Saudi Aramco in nurturing outstanding Saudi students during their college years. He made frequent references to his own schooling as crucial turns in his life. Dawood M. Al-Dawood, ASC president and chief executive officer, preceded Powell on the dais and noted Saudi Aramco's long history of training the Kingdom's best and brightest — and the key roles they played as students. “As informal ambassadors for their country, these young people have the opportunity to not only receive an excellent education here but share their culture and customs in ways that can strengthen international ties. Such an ideal is worth the efforts of all who seek better understanding,” he said.
