RIYADH: Riyadh will host the International Association for Energy Economics in February 2022 in what will be a first for the Middle East. Organized by the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center in cooperation with the Saudi Association for Energy Economics, the 44th iteration of the conference will be held from Feb. 4 to 8, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The theme of the conference is “Pathways to a clean, stable and sustainable energy future.” Global experts will discuss issues related to traditional and renewable energy, environmental challenges and stability of the energy market.