Qatar Auto Museum And Qatar Airways Host Winners Of Shell Eco-Marathon

Doha, Qatar: The champions of the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2025 were treated to an unforgettable experience in Qatar as part of their grand prize, celebrating their innovation, teamwork, and commitment to sustainable mobility.

As strategic partner for Shell Eco-marathon in Qatar, Qatar Museums gave the winning team from Indonesia a private tour of the iconic Qatar National Museum, immersing themselves in the rich history, culture and heritage of Qatar.

From ancient artifacts to futuristic exhibits, the museum offered a compelling narrative of the nation's journey. Accompanied by members of the Qatar Auto Museum, they also got a glimpse of this upcoming state-of-the-art museum that will explore the past, present and future of the automobile industry, as well as the museum's current exhibition: Ultraleggera: A Design Journey with Marcello Gandini Between Italy and Qatar.

As part of Qatar Airways' partnership with Shell, and its sponsorship of the Shell Eco-marathon winning prize, Qatar Airways gave the students exclusive access to their world class flight simulator, where they stepped into the cockpit of its aircraft simulators.

Guided by professional pilots, the students experienced the thrill and precision of aviation, gaining insights into the advanced technology and training that powers the world's best airline.

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The 2025 edition of the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East Shell Eco-marathon event was proudly hosted in Qatar under the patronage of H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, in collaboration with Qatar Auto Museum, underscoring the nation's commitment to fostering innovation, education, and environmental stewardship.

Norman Koch, Global General Manager of Shell Eco-marathon, remarked:“This experience is about more than just rewarding technical excellence. It's about inspiring the next generation of engineers and innovators by connecting them with world-class experiences that broaden their horizons and fuel their passion for sustainable progress.”

Shell Eco-marathon continues to be a platform where students push the boundaries of energy efficiency, designing and building ultra-energy-efficient vehicles.

This year's competition saw record-breaking performances and groundbreaking designs, underscoring the talent and dedication of young engineers across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions.

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