Why Energy Giant Aramco is Making a Big Bet on Tech
Aramco — a cornerstone of the oil-rich Saudi economy — is making a major move into high technology. Joumanna Bercetche went on an exclusive visit to Aramco's to learn more about the energy company's big bet on tech. (Source: Bloomberg)
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