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"The energy supply shock that began in the first quarter is the largest the world has ever experienced," the CEO and president of Saudi oil giant Aramco, Amin Nasser, told investors.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
The Saudi Arabian energy giant's cross-country pipeline has "proven itself to be a critical supply artery" and helped it avoid disruptions to shipping caused by the Iran war, said Aramco boss Amin Nasser.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Mohaddeseh Falahat lost two children: Mahdieh, a sixth-grader, and Amin, a first-grader.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
"Of course I am worried that the war will return again," said Amin, a pharmacist living in Saudi Arabia's eastern province, who asked to use a pseudonym for security reasons.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
The Director takes a stride toward me, but Jake steps between us and says, “I’m sure Miss Amin can’t comment because she doesn’t have access to that story, sir.”
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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