Saudi Arabia Hosts the 17th Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Forum

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Riyadh gathers energy ministers, sector leaders, and heads of international organizations, with Saudi Arabia hosting the 17th Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Forum (IEF17) as part of Energy Week in Riyadh 2026, to discuss the future of global energy, supply security, and market stability.

The meeting comes at a time when global energy markets are experiencing rapid transformations and increasing challenges, placing dialogue between producing and consuming countries at the forefront of the agenda, alongside enhancing cooperation, investment, and market transparency.

The meeting focuses on enhancing global energy security and supporting market stability, while raising the level of transparency in increasingly complex markets, which contributes to building trust and coordination among the active parties in the sector.

Participants will also discuss ways to stimulate trade and investment across various energy sectors, and support the sector's ability to cope with global changes and challenges.

Enhancing dialogue between producing and consuming countries is one of the main themes of the meeting, by encouraging more coordinated policies and expanding areas of understanding regarding issues affecting energy markets and their future.

Hosting the meeting in Riyadh once again places the Kingdom at the heart of the international dialogue on energy, by bringing together decision-makers, sector leaders, and international organizations on a single platform to discuss common challenges and enhance global energy security and sustainability.