Qatar and Saudi Arabia sign an energy cooperation MoU in Riyadh
11 October 2026
Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud signed the MoU in Riyadh.
It was signed on the sidelines of the 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting, part of Riyadh Energy Week.
It covers oil and gas, refining and petrochemicals, electricity, clean hydrogen, renewables, energy efficiency and storage, and carbon capture and emissions reduction.
It enters into force once legal procedures are concluded in both countries.
Signed for Qatar:
Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi
Venue:
Riyadh
Forum:
17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting
Why it matters for exams: A bilateral MoU between two Gulf energy producers, with the signatories, venue and entry-into-force clause, is a typical factual question.
UPSC
In plain words
MoU Memorandum of Understanding — A document recording an agreement to cooperate, which can set a framework without being a full treaty.