The Shell Eco-marathon made its debut in the Middle East at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar, bringing together student teams from across the globe to showcase their energy-efficient vehicles. The competition was fierce, with teams displaying remarkable creativity, engineering prowess, and teamwork. In the Prototype category, Universitas Negeri Malang, Universitas Indonesia, and Diponegoro University from Indonesia emerged as winners with their ultra-efficient, lightweight vehicles that achieved impressive distances using minimal fuel. Similarly, in the Urban Concept category, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember and Universitas Udayana, also from Indonesia, secured the top spots with vehicles featuring advanced energy-saving technologies. The event culminated in a grand awards ceremony where the winners were celebrated. Rob Maxwell, the managing director of Shell Companies Qatar, praised the participants for their dedication to sustainable engineering and highlighted the exceptional level of innovation and collaboration witnessed. The Shell Eco-marathon not only highlighted the technical skills of the student teams but also underscored the significance of sustainability and innovation in tackling future energy challenges. Attendees had the opportunity to test drive a specially designed Shell Eco-marathon vehicle powered by gas-to-liquids fuel produced in Qatar, showcasing the practical application of sustainable technologies.