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PRESIDENT’S FOREWORDjobs, whatever their field of endeavor or professionaldiscipline. Their example and enthusiasm never ceaseto inspire me, and I thank each one for his or hercontributions to the company’s success in 2006.This Review goes beyond the company’s boundariesand reminds us of the enormous positive impact thatSaudi Aramco and its people have on our fellow humanbeings around the world.This year’s Annual Review chronicles a major energyenterprise on the move – taking the initiative, tacklingthe future and pushing the envelope. It traces thedevelopments in every facet of Saudi Aramco’s extensiveand expanding business portfolio, and notes thesubstantial progress made on a wide variety of megaprojectsand major corporate programs.Without a doubt, the impact of these activities will befelt for decades to come. But to my mind, the enduringachievements of the past year were not only aboutpetroleum, but also about people.Modern life would simply be unimaginable withoutpetroleum and the many indispensable products thatit provides. From helping to raise living standards forentire societies to enabling individuals to pursue moremobile, more dynamic and more satisfying lives, we atSaudi Aramco never forget that our efforts are measurednot only in barrels and cubic feet, but also in promiseskept, prosperity delivered and possibilities realized.Abdallah S. Jum’ahPresident & Chief Executive Officer,Saudi AramcoI take great pride in being part of a 52,000-strong teamof Saudi Aramcons, and I derive enormous satisfactionfrom the incredible energy my colleagues bring to theirANNUAL REVIEW 2006 7