University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) proudly announces that its Wolves Racing Team has secured second place in the Autonomous Urban Concept category at the prestigious Shell Eco-Marathon Europe and Africa 2025 regional competition, held in Poland. The event featured 120 student teams from 25 countries across Europe and Africa.
The student-built autonomous electric vehicle, fully designed and developed in-house at UDST’s campus, reflects the University’s advanced applied learning model, and showcases the students’ exceptional technical expertise in engineering, automation, and sustainable mobility. The vehicle successfully met and passed stringent European autonomous driving regulations, highlighting a significant milestone that demonstrates the technical sophistication and reliability of the design.
Notably, this year marked the Wolves Racing Team’s debut participation in the autonomous vehicle category, competing as the sole non-European team among a highly competitive field of global universities within this category. The organizing and judging teams of this competition expressed their admiration and appreciation for the technology used as well as the technological competitiveness demonstrated by the university students during their participation in this type of competition, especially in designing and building the car in record time.
Commenting on this achievement, H.E. Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, President of UDST, stated: "This remarkable accomplishment reflects the strength of UDST’s applied education approach, empowering our students to transform knowledge into real-world innovations. Designing and building an autonomous electric vehicle from initial concept to participation in international competitions requires advanced technical expertise, innovation, and a commitment to achieving the highest standards of quality and excellence. The Wolves Racing Team has demonstrated that Qatar’s youth are fully capable of competing on the international stage, contributing to the advancement of sustainable technologies in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the priorities of the Third National Development Strategy."
Dr. Awni Al-Otoom, Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at UDST, also commented: "This accomplishment is the culmination of the learning journey initiated after our students took part in Shell Eco-Marathon in Indonesia and Qatar. Throughout this experience, they further developed their competencies and expanded their expertise in the field of vehicle engineering. We take great pride in their success, which exemplifies the strength of UDST’s engineering curriculum and the faculty’s dedication to preparing students for the demands of today’s dynamic industrial sector."
Rob Maxwell, Managing Director of Shell Companies Qatar, added, “We are incredibly proud to see a Qatari team excel on the international stage. Wolf Racing’s success at Shell Eco-marathon Europe and Africa is a shining example of the innovation and talent emerging from the region. Following the success of our regional event in Doha earlier this year, it’s inspiring to see a local team carry that momentum onto the international stage and deliver such an outstanding performance. This is exactly the kind of innovation and ambition we aim to foster through our programmes.”
Shell Eco-Marathon is one of the world’s leading competitions in energy efficiency, challenging teams to design, build, and test advanced, high-efficiency vehicles. UDST’s continued participation in such global platforms reflects its commitment to promoting innovation, applied research, and hands-on learning that prepare students to become future-ready professionals.
