Qatar, January 21–25, 2026 — Alfaisal University’s Shell Eco-marathon team proudly marked a major milestone with its first-ever participation in the Shell Eco-marathon Qatar, held at the iconic Lusail International Circuit. Representing the University, Alfaisal’s Prototype Battery Electric Vehicle (Code 338) competed on the international stage, showcasing student-led innovation, engineering excellence, and a strong commitment to sustainable mobility.
After successfully passing all technical and safety inspections, the team earned its place on track and completed the official Mileage Challenge run, marking a significant achievement in their debut participation.
Official Competition Results
With experience, commitment, skill, and dedication, the team achieved outstanding results in a highly competitive field:
- 2nd place in the Middle East region
- 2nd place among Saudi teams
- 2nd place among GCC teams
- 11th place in the Prototype category
Alfaisal Shell Eco-marathon Team
- Abdel Naser Khaled Daoud – Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering and Director, Alfaisal Automotive Center
- Omar Batran – Team Leader
- Hussam Eldin Mohamed – Head of Electrical Team
- Youssef Abdelrahman Sultan – Head of PR
- Majd Youdnes – Mechanical Team Member
- Mohammed Ahmed – Mechanical Team Member
- Sultan bin Dayel – Electrical Team Member
- Loay Abuowaimer – Driver
- Burhan Kharbat – Driver
Team Highlights
- 8 students, including 6 engineers and 2 drivers
- First-ever participation in Shell Eco-marathon Qatar
- Prototype Battery Electric Vehicle | Code 338
- 5 total track runs, with 4 successful trials
- 10 out of 10 technical inspections passed
The team’s participation was proudly supported by ROSHN as Platinum Sponsor, reflecting strong industry confidence in student innovation and sustainable engineering initiatives.
This achievement marks a new chapter for the College of Engineering Automotive Centre, reinforcing Alfaisal University’s commitment to experiential education, applied research, and preparing future engineers for global challenges.
Alfaisal University Team History in Shell Eco Marathon Competitions
- 2015 – Manila, Philippines
- 2016 – Manila, Philippines
- 2017 – Singapore
- 2019 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2024 – Lombok, Indonesia
- 2026 – Qatar, Lusail Track
