UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 21, 2007
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ARABIAN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
 
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
0-6247
(Commission
File Number)
75-1256622
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

10830 North Central Expressway, Suite 175, Dallas, Texas 75231
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code): (214) 692-7872
 

 
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
 
On October 21, 2007, Registrant received Ministerial Order No. 247 from the Saudi Arabian Minister of Commerce and Industry approving the formation of Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company (“ALAK”) and ordering the decision to be published in the Official Gazette.  ALAK will be the joint stock company which will construct the mill and operate the mine and will be owned 50/50 between the Registrant and certain Saudi investors.  The mine will produce zinc, copper, gold, and silver when in operation.

 
 
 

SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
ARABIAN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
 

Date:  October 24, 2007                                             By: /s/ Nicholas Carter___________
     Nicholas N. Carter, Secretary