Hijjah 25, 1431, Dec 01, 2010 -- Saudi Aramco celebrated recently (November 24, 2010) its 100th patent, which was granted in March, but since March, 25 more patents have been granted, heralding an age of innovation like none before. The story of how that came to be is one of hard work, teamwork and talent, said President and CEO Khalid A. Al-Falih. “Each one of us here is part of a transformation that is preparing the Kingdom (of Saudi Arabia) for the post-industrial world and setting the stage for a true knowledge society and economy. The centerpiece of that is innovation, technology and learning. It's all about the human element - the human being.” The groundwork has been laid for a patent surge. “Why we're here today is a product of decades and generations,” Al-Falih said. “It's the continuation of the spirit that conquered difficulties from the explorers who came to the Kingdom, from our forefathers who left their villages and did something that made all our lives today more prosperous.” --MORE
