M.S. Al-Suwaidi Contracting Establishment (MSAS) was formed by its founder Mr. Mohammed Salem Al-Suwaidi in the year 1960. It was formed for the basic purpose of providing Operation & Maintenance services to Saudi Arabia's predominant Oil & Gas industry. During the year 1970, MSAS broadened its scope to encompass fast growing construction industry in Saudi Arabia.

Its various business interests included Operation & Maintenance, Construction, Trading, Catering, Accommodation, Manufacturing and Travel & Tourism. With the changing scenario and external business environment going through radical transformation, it was felt that the Group be organized into a corporate entity to infuse various elements & components of long-term growth, development and continuity.

Hence, as a result, M.S. Al-Suwaidi Holding Company (a Limited Liability Company) has been formed as the apex organization in the year 1999. Under the umbrella of the Holding Company, several Strategic Business Units (SBUs) have been formed, where each SBU is being incorporated into a Limited Liability Company.

In addition to providing strategic support, M.S. Al-Suwaidi Holding Co. Ltd., also provides vital assistance to its various Strategic Business Units in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Legal and Internal Audit.