About us
Saudi Association for Energy Economics
About SAEE

The Saudi Association for Energy Economics (Saudi AEE) was established upon the decision of the Ministry of Human Resources on December 17, 2020, with License No. 1998 and approved bylaws   Membership in Saudi AEE is open as per the categories and conditions set in its bylaws

Saudi AEE aims at building capabilities in energy economics and developing the professional and technical abilities in the energy sector and advancing societal knowledge of energy economics through supporting and producing related research.

Given the central role that energy plays in the Saudi economy, Saudi AEE would contribute to enhance the understanding of the challenges facing the energy industry and provide a forum to debate solutions to these challenges.  In addition, Saudi AEE will facilitate and expand the dialogue among the various stakeholders including relevant government entities, energy companies, universities, associations, and others.

 

The Association conducts lectures, seminars, workshops and invites officials and experts from the Kingdom and abroad into such events.

Saudi AEE is a member of the International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) which is a global and non-profit professional organization founded in 1977 based in the United States (https://www.iaee.org/), with more than 3,000 members and over 30 national affiliates worldwide. Saudi AEE in association with KAPSARC will host the 2023 IAEE international conference in Riyadh.

Banque Saudi Fransi

IBAN: SA5655000000086630800104

 

Contact us

The offices of the Association are located at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in Riyadh. For more information, contact us at info@saudi-aee.sa and Tel. +966 112903297

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Leadership

As per the established laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Article Two of its approved bylaws, the Association’s founding Board of Directors is composed of the following:

HE Dr. Majid Al Moneef, Chairman
He is the Chairman of the International Advisory Committee of King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC). He was the Secretary General of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Economic Council and Saudi Arabia’s Governor to OPEC, president of the Saudi Economic Association, vice dean and professor of economics at King Saud University, and vice president of World Energy Counci. He was a member of the Consultative Assembly of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco Board of Directors, and the Board of trustees of the Economic Research Forum.
Ibrahim Al Muhanna, Deputy Chairman of the Board
Dr. Fahad Alturki, Board Member
Dr. Fahad Alturki is Vice President of Research at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC). He has over 20 years’ experience in economics and is a board member of many leading Saudi energy and economic institutions. Dr. Fahad holds a B.A. in Business Administration from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia and Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in economics from the University of Oregon (Eugene, United States)
Dr. Noura Mansouri
Dr. Noura Mansouri is a Research Fellow at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre (KAPSARC), a Research Affiliate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and an Expert at the World Energy Council (WEC). She is currently the Co-chair of Task Force 2 on Climate Change, Sustainable Energy and Environment under Think 20 (T20) Italy 2021. She was the Lead Co-chair of Task Force 2 on Climate Change and Environment under Think 20 Saudi Arabia 2020. Previously, Dr. Mansouri has worked at AREVA, then then global leader in nuclear energy and fuel cycle. She earned her MBA and PhD degrees in sustainability and energy transitions from University of London. She is the author of ‘Greening the Black Gold: Saudi Arabia’s Quest for Clean Energy’. Dr. Mansouri completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at MIT, and she is a recipient of the Ibn Khaldun Fellowship from the Center for Clean Water and Clean Energy at MIT and the King Fahad University for Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). Dr. Mansouri was selected as a young scientist to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate 2017 Meeting in Economic Sciences, she was also selected as a member of the Zayed Sustainability Prize Review Committee for 2018 and the Selection Committee for 2019, 2020, and 2021, and received the 2015 Women Excellence Leadership Award under the category "Rising Stars", she is also a board member at Women in Clean Energy under the Clean Energy Business Council for the Middle East and North Africa.
Rehab Al Khalifah, Treasurer
Rehab AlKhalifah is the treasurer and a board member of The Saudi Association for Energy Economics. Rehab is a communication specialist in the President Office of King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC). Prior to working in KAPSARC, Rehab has worked at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. She has a bachelor's degree from King Saud University, and she has participated in organizing many exhibitions and conferences related to the field of economics, energy and international relations.
Dr. Turki Al Aqeel
Dr. Turki Al-Aqeel has more than 17 years of experience in the energy and power sectors. He is currently an Advisor at the Electricity Affairs Deputyship in the Ministry of Energy. His experience spans over policy research, business development, and electric power system engineering and economics. Previously, he worked at several research institutions and private firms, including KAPSARC and ABB in Saudi Arabia, Advanced Power Engineering Lab, Woodward, and Colorado Concept Coatings in USA. Dr. Al-Aqeel holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and Graduate Certificate in Finance. Dr. Al-Aqeel is a Senior Member of IEEE and a member of several local and international committees. He published several articles in peer-reviewed journals and frequently presents papers in local and international academic and professional events. He is also a reviewer for several journals and conferences”
Fawaz Al Fawaz
board member of the Saudi Association for Energy Economics and also a board member of the Saudi Finance Association
Fawaz Hamd Al Fawaz is a board member of the Saudi Association for Energy Economics and also a board member of the Saudi Finance Association. He is a board member of Umm Al-Qura Cement Company. He is also a member of a privately owned Saudi Company. Fawaz worked in the banking sector for more than 20 years and worked as an economic consultant for several institutions in the public and private sectors and he is a member of the Saudi Economic Association, and writing a weekly column on economic issues for over 10 years.
Bylaws

The Association is governed by its bylaws.

Partnerships

King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) is its strategic partner of the Association https://www.kapsarc.org

Saudi AEE will also join the International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) which is a global and non-profit professional organization founded in 1977 based in the United States (https://www.iaee.org/), with more than 3,000 members and over 30 national affiliates worldwide. Saudi AEE in association with KAPSARC has submitted to host the 2023 international conference.