Since SABIC’s founding in 1976 by a royal decree, its employees have exhibited a remarkable ability to do what others said couldn’t be done. Ranked among the world’s largest petrochemicals manufacturers, SABIC is a public company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 70% of the Company’s shares are owned by Saudi Aramco, with the remaining 30% publicly traded on the Saudi stock exchange. SABIC’s growth has been nothing short of miraculous. Today, the company serves customers in more than 140 countries with a global workforce of close to 31,000 talented individuals. We are deeply committed to cultivating a work environment where all people can flourish and thrive. A Sense of Belonging Matters. To find out how SABIC was created, and how it achieved its current success, please see the Corporate Profile pages. Or, for an idea of our size and capacity, see the Facts and Figures page.