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) April 28, 2009

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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.)

P. O. Box 1636, 7752 FM 418, Silsbee, Texas 77656

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code): (409) 385-8300

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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

In accordance with Article III, Section 2 of the Registrant’s By-Laws, and by unanimous vote of Registrant’s Board of Directors, dated April 15, 2009, Allen P. McKee was appointed to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Registrant effective April 28, 2009 and shall hold office until the next annual meeting of the stockholders.  Mr. McKee is expected to serve on the Audit Committee.

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:  April 29, 2009                                                                By: /s/ Connie Cook___________

                              Connie Cook, Secretary