The discovery of oil in the late thirties firmly places Saudi Arabia on the map of the world. As the Saudi Economy grew to accommodate the needs of an energy-intensive industrial world, Abahsain continued its commitment to assume a pioneering role in the country's development. It diversified into joint Venture and independent enterprise like Electromechanical Contracting, Civil Construction, Cable Tray & Metal Forming, Galvanizing, Petrochemical, Furniture, Agriculture and Insurance, in addition to the Company's wholly-owned business units.