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The Al-Attiyah Foundation will introduce the Young Energy Leader Award during this year's awards ceremony, slated for October 20 at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel.
Business

Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards to fete emerging energy leaders

The Al-Attiyah Foundation will introduce the Young Energy Leader Award at this year's Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards, recognising the next generation of leaders in the global energy industry.Two emerging leaders will receive the inaugural award at the ceremony on October 20, joining six recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award. All eight honourees will be revealed during the event.The new category reflects the foundation's belief that achievement should be recognised at every stage of a career. While the Lifetime Achievement Awards celebrate contributions sustained over decades, the Young Energy Leader Award will honour those whose vision, achievements and influence are already making an impact on the sector.The ceremony will take place at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel and is expected to bring together more than 300 CEOs, policymakers, diplomats, and thought leaders.It will also be the first ceremony held under the chairmanship of Dr Saud bin Abdullah al-Attiyah, chairman of the foundation's board of trustees. Dr al-Attiyah has committed to preserving his late father's legacy while developing the foundation and expanding its contribution to international dialogue on energy and sustainable development.The awards honour the vision of the late His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah, Qatar’s former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry, whose leadership played a central role in establishing Qatar as one of the world's foremost energy producers.

The Al-Attiyah Foundation’s dedicated booth featured publications and activities, allowing attendees to meet foundation experts and discuss key challenges shaping the energy sector.
Business

Al-Attiyah Foundation showcases its work at AIIB annual meeting in Doha

The Al-Attiyah Foundation has engaged with hundreds of delegates at the 11th annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), showcasing its research and exchanging insights on energy and sustainable development.The two-day event, which concluded Tuesday, carried the theme ‘Tomorrow’s Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation’.The foundation’s dedicated booth featured publications and activities, allowing attendees to meet foundation experts and discuss key challenges shaping the energy sector.The meeting brought together policymakers, business leaders, development partners, and international stakeholders to discuss sustainable infrastructure and investment. Topics included climate finance, digital infrastructure, private capital mobilisation, and cross-border connectivity.Key speakers included AIIB president Zou Jiayi and Minister of Finance His Excellency Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari, who is also chair of AIIB’s Board of Governors for 2026. Other speakers included Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov and Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk.The foundation’s participation supports its mission to share knowledge and facilitate informed debate on energy and sustainable development, while providing opportunities to connect with international stakeholders and explore potential areas of cooperation. 

Qatar's Rashid Saleh Al-Athba celebrates after winning the men's skeet gold at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery in Toyota, Japan. (AFP)
Sport

A golden double to remember for star shooter al-Athba

Rashid Saleh al-Athba hailed a memorable day for Qatar after winning individual men’s skeet gold with an Asian record just few hours before he had teamed up with Nasser Saleh al-Attiyah and Ali Ahmed al-Ishaq to secure the team title at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.Al-Athba hit 34 targets in the individual final at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery, missing only two to set an Asian record. China’s Lyu Jianlin took silver with 33 hits, while Chinese Taipei’s Lee Meng-Yuan won bronze with 29.Earlier, al-Athba, al-Attiyah and al-Ishaq had given Qatar its first gold medal of the Games by topping the men’s team standings with 353 points. Kuwait finished second with 348, while India took bronze with 346.“It is a major achievement that I am very proud of,” al-Athba said after completing the double. “We succeeded in winning the team gold alongside Nasser al-Attiyah and Ali al-Ishaq, and I also managed to secure the individual gold. I hope we continue to achieve success in the upcoming competitions.”He said the demanding conditions and high level of competition made the achievement even more satisfying. “The level of competition was very high. The Asian Games are considered one of the toughest tournaments, especially given the atmosphere and conditions surrounding the events,” al-Athba said. “However we managed to handle them well and achieved the result we aspired to.”Al-Athba said the shooters knew they had to maintain their concentration throughout the competition. “We were aware of the fierce competition, so we gave it our all and maintained intense focus,” he said. “We promise to keep giving our best and striving to win another medal in the mixed team event. We hope to succeed in bringing joy to the Qatari people with a new medal.” **media[495221]** Team gold gives me a big boost, says al-AttiyahAl-Attiyah was delighted to contribute to Qatar’s team gold and praised Al-Athba for his individual success. Al-Attiyah completed a unique double when he captured shooting gold at the Asian Games in the same year that he won the Dakar Rally.It was the 55-year-old’s third Asian Games gold following triumphs in 2002 and 2010, and his sixth medal at the Games overall. He also won skeet bronze at the 2012 London Olympics.Al-Attiyah added it to his collection of driving accolades, which includes six Dakar Rally titles. He secured the latest one earlier this year alongside Belgian co-driver Fabian Lurquin. At the wheel of a Dacia, he only had to avoid a final day slip-up to top the podium after bringing his career tally of stage wins to 50 the previous day.The experienced shooter said his return to competition had given him renewed confidence. “My absence from competitions over the past period had an impact, but two months ago, I underwent trials alongside the other shooters and achieved the best results. This gave me a significant boost to return to competition,” he said.Al-Attiyah finished fifth in the individual event and said he was still working towards his best form ahead of the World Shooting Championship in Doha, which will serve as a qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. 

Qatar’s Abdullah Rashad Mohi El Din Babiker celebrates with bronze medal.
Sport

Rashad secures bronze to give Qatar second karate medal

Qatar’s Abdullah Rashad Mohi El Din Babiker won the bronze medal in the men’s under-84kg karate kumite at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Rashad secured the medal with an emphatic 8-0 victory over Palestine’s Abdullah al-Khatib, producing a dominant performance from the start.It was Qatar’s second karate medal at the Games after Abdulrahman Mustafa won silver in the men’s under-60kg event. The two medals underline Qatar’s strong showing in karate, with the athletes overcoming tough competition to reach the podium.Rashad said he was delighted to win the bronze and proud to see the Qatari flag raised at the Asian Games. He described the competition as extremely challenging but said he was pleased with his performance and reaching the podium. He added that the medal would motivate him to achieve more for Qatar in future competitions. **media[494773]**Eid al-Marikhi, President of the Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation, praised Rashad’s bronze medal, describing it as the result of sustained work and tremendous effort.“We are delighted with this achievement and dedicate it to our wise leadership and everyone who has supported the national team. I also congratulate the athlete, the technical and administrative staff and the entire Qatari karate family,” al-Marikhi said.“These achievements did not happen by chance. They are the result of sustained work and tremendous effort over the past period, during which we were committed to preparing the athletes well for the Games.”He also praised the Algerian coach, who took charge of the national team about three months ago. “He has worked extremely hard with the athletes and, in a short period of time, succeeded in preparing the team well. His contribution to this achievement has been clear,” al-Marikhi said.**media[494774]** Qatar shooters retain top spot in men’s skeetQatar remained at the top of the men’s skeet team standings after the second day of competition at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. Qatar lead the standings with 283 shots, followed by Kazakhstan on 280, while Chinese Taipei and Kuwait share third place on 278. With one more round of 25 targets remaining today, Qatar are well placed to clinch gold.Among the leading contenders for the individual gold medal is Qatar’s Nasser Saleh al-Attiyah, the ace rally driver and London 2012 Olympic bronze medallist. He is on 95 shots and tied for fifth place with four other shooters. Rashed Saleh al-Athba is also on 95 shots and is ninth, while Ali Ahmed al-Ishaq is 14th on 93.The final qualification round of 25 shots will be held today, following which the top eight shooters will advance to the medal round.In the women’s team event, Qatar are sixth out of seven teams with 249 shots and with medal out of contention. China lead with 287, followed by Kazakhstan on 274 and India on 266.Reem al-Sharshani is Qatar’s leading individual performer in the women’s event, lying 10th on 89 shots. Hajar Mohammed is 21st on 81, while Sarah Ghulam Mohammed is 23rd on 79. Qatar 3x3 teams face Bahrain, KazakhstanQatar’s men’s 3x3 basketball team face Bahrain today after opening their Asiad campaign with victories over Indonesia and Chinese Taipei.The women’s team will take on Kazakhstan after losing their opening matches to Sri Lanka and Chinese Taipei. Qatar lost 19-16 to Sri Lanka before suffering a 21-3 defeat against Chinese Taipei.Al-Tamimi, al-Malki begin squash campaignQatar’s squash team begin their Asian Games campaign today, with Abdullah al-Tamimi facing Mongolia’s Yesun Otgonchimeg and Salem Al Malki taking on South Korea’s Na Joo-young. Al-Tamimi will draw on his previous Asian Games experience, having won bronze in the men’s singles at Hangzhou 2022. 

Citizens gather to offer funeral prayer at the Al Kharaitiyat Cemetery yesterday.
Qatar

Qatar bids farewell to a proud son

 Citizens turned out in large numbers to bid farewell to HE Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah as he was laid to rest in Al Kharaitiyat Cemetery, northern Doha.He passed away on Wednesday in London, after a distinguished public service career spanning more than five decades, leaving behind a legacy widely recognised for shaping Qatar’s modern energy sector and its international diplomatic standing.Born in Qatar on December 5, 1952, Al Attiyah began his professional journey in 1972 at the Ministry of Finance and Petroleum. Early in his career, he served from 1973 to 1986 as Head of International and Public Relations at the ministry, building foundational experience in international energy relations and government administration.Between 1986 and 1989, he served as Director of the Office of the Ministry of Interior, before becoming Acting Minister of Finance and Petroleum from 1989 to 1992. In 1992, he was appointed Minister of Energy and Industry, as well as Chief Executive and Managing Director of Qatar Petroleum, marking a pivotal stage in his leadership of Qatar’s energy development.His influence extended far beyond national borders. In 1993, he served as President of OPEC, contributing to key decisions on oil production coordination among member states. He also held membership in OPEC’s production quota compliance committee. Throughout his career, he played a central role in advancing Qatar’s position within global energy markets.Al-Attiyah’s international leadership continued with his election in 2006 as President of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development. In 2012, he chaired the 18th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP18) in Doha, a landmark event that produced the “Doha Gateway” outcomes, including the extension of the Kyoto Protocol and important commitments on climate finance and support for developing countries. The conference also helped establish a roadmap toward the Paris Agreement adopted in 2015.In 2009, he was elected President of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), where he contributed to strengthening the organisation and securing Doha as its permanent headquarters. He also served as Acting Secretary-General of the forum during its transitional period.Domestically, he was appointed Deputy Prime Minister in 2003 and later Deputy Prime Minister in 2007. In 2011, he became President of the Amiri Diwan, and subsequently held key positions including Head of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority and Chairman of the State Planning Committee. His final role was Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Al Attiyah Foundation.Over the course of his career, he received numerous honours, including Qatar’s Independence Collar awarded by the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the Order of Orange-Nassau from The Netherlands, and Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun. He also received honourary doctorates from Texas A&M University and the University of Tor Vergata in Italy, in recognition of his contributions to governance, transparency, and global energy policy. 

Gulf Times
Qatar

Al-Attiyah: Qatar mourns architect of its gas era

 HE Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah, a distinguished statesman, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry, and one of the most influential figures in the country’s modern economic transformation, passed away yesterday.Al-Attiyah devoted more than four decades of his life to public service, playing a central role in shaping Qatar’s energy strategy and laying the foundations for its emergence as a global leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG). Widely regarded as one of the key architects of Qatar’s gas industry boom, he earned respect as a visionary who helped transform the nation from a modest oil producer into one of the world’s largest LNG exporters.His career began in 1972 at the Ministry of Finance and Petroleum, where he steadily rose through positions linked to international relations and energy policy. In the early 1990s, as Minister of Energy and Industry, he spearheaded a pivotal national shift toward the development of the North Field, one of the world’s largest natural gas reserves. Under his leadership, Qatar invested heavily in LNG infrastructure, long-term export partnerships, and industrial development.He was instrumental in the establishment and expansion of major energy enterprises, including Qatargas and RasGas, and played a leading role in the development of Ras Laffan Industrial City, which became one of the world’s largest hubs for gas processing and export. These efforts positioned Qatar as a cornerstone of global energy security and a key supplier to both Asian and European markets.Throughout his tenure, he maintained an active presence in international energy diplomacy, including within OPEC and other global forums. He was also a key contributor to the establishment of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, headquartered in Doha, reinforcing Qatar’s leadership role in global gas co-operation.Beyond his governmental service, he served as a media and institutional figure, contributing to national discourse and development initiatives. After leaving ministerial office in 2011, he continued his work in energy and sustainability through the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development, advocating for innovation, diversification of energy sources, and the importance of natural gas as a transitional fuel in the global energy mix.His legacy also extends to sports and community life. He was closely associated with Al Sadd Sports Club, where he served as a guiding figure and is widely remembered as an early architect of the club’s success and identity. His contributions to sports administration reflected the same vision and dedication that defined his national service. Colleagues and contemporaries remember him as a decisive yet humble leader, deeply committed to Qatar’s progress and international standing. His work helped shape the foundations of the modern Qatari economy and strengthened the country’s reputation as a trusted global energy partner.He was also the board member and Managing Director of the Gulf Publishing and Printing Company, the publisher of Gulf Times and Arrayah newspapers.He is remembered as a policymaker, strategist, and one of the principal figures behind Qatar’s “gas era,” whose vision continues to influence the nation’s development trajectory. 

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Al-Attiyah Foundation analyses impact of global economic shifts on energy transition

The Al-Attiyah Foundation, in its latest sustainability research paper, has outlined how geoeconomic fragmentation is no longer a future risk but a defining feature of the renewable energy transition. Titled ‘Geoeconomic Fragmentation: Risks to Renewable Energy Supply Chains’, the paper examines how trade tensions, export controls, supply-chain concentration, and regulatory divergence are reshaping the economics of renewables across minerals, manufacturing, finance and infrastructure. The Al-Attiyah Foundation noted that despite clean energy investment surging to record levels, the foundations of the global energy transition are coming under increasing strain. Supply chains, capital flows and critical technologies are no longer governed by efficiency alone, but by geopolitical rivalry and strategic competition, it also pointed out. The report highlights the growing concentration of critical mineral supply chains. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the top three refining countries now account for 86% of global refining capacity for energy-related minerals, while China dominates the refining of 19 out of 20 key transition minerals and controls more than 90% of global rare-earth separation capacity. The paper notes that an IEA stress test found that removing a single major supplier would leave insufficient capacity to meet projected 2035 demand for battery metals and rare earth elements. These vulnerabilities are increasingly feeding into project costs. Offshore wind costs have risen by 30–40% since 2022, while higher freight costs, tighter credit conditions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have added new pressure across renewable supply chains. The report finds that borrowing costs for utility-scale solar projects in emerging markets remain more than twice those in advanced economies, slowing deployment precisely where future energy demand is expected to grow fastest. At the same time, global investment in clean energy continues to accelerate. The IEA estimates that global energy investment surpassed a record $3.3tn in 2025, with $2.2tn directed toward renewables, grids, storage and other clean technologies, which is double the level of fossil-fuel investment. Solar alone is expected to attract approximately $450bn in 2026. The paper also notes that renewable energy overtook coal as the world’s leading source of electricity generation in 2025, marking a historic milestone in the global transition. However, despite this momentum, the IEA expects renewable capacity to double rather than triple by 2030 due to persistent bottlenecks in grids, permitting and finance. For the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the findings are particularly significant. The region remains central to global energy markets while simultaneously expanding large-scale solar, wind and green hydrogen projects. Yet, execution capacity (not procurement or target-setting) has become the primary constraint on delivery, the paper noted. Recent Gulf disruptions have further exposed the vulnerability of interconnected energy and shipping systems, increasing costs across commodities used in renewable manufacturing, it stated. A rapidly expanding compliance also burdens energy firms. Measures such as the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, sustainability disclosure standards and AI governance rules are creating overlapping obligations that are raising costs and increasing operational complexity across global supply chains. Despite these pressures, the report concludes that the long-term strategic case for renewables continues to strengthen. Clean energy is increasingly viewed not only as a climate imperative, but as a cornerstone of energy security and economic resilience in an increasingly fragmented global system.To read ‘Geoeconomic Fragmentation: Risks to Renewable Energy Supply Chains’ and explore the Al-Attiyah Foundation’s Sustainability Research Series, visit abhafoundation.org.  

Qatar’s Nasser Saleh al-Attiyah and his Spanish co-driver Candido Carrera in action at the Jordan Rally.
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Dominant al-Attiyah completes stage whitewash to lead Jordan Rally

Qatar’s Nasser Saleh al-Attiyah and his Spanish co-driver Candido Carrera won all six demanding special stages to move into a commanding lead after the first leg of the Jordan Rally.The Autotek Motorsport Skoda Fabia RS driver was in a class of his own on the third round of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) and had built up an advantage of 1min 12.8sec at the night halt.Al-Attiyah said: “It was a good feeling all day and we won every stage. We have a good gap now, a good lead. Now we try to keep going like this. We pushed from the morning and we took a good time. We managed the times this afternoon and will try and do the same tomorrow. We sent the data to the engineer just to check everything is okay.”Stages were held in the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea areas, but Oman’s Abdullah al-Rawahi and Ata al-Hmoud admitted that their choice of medium tyres was a mistake for the opening loop of three stages in their Oman Rally Team Skoda Fabia RS. The Omani trailed al-Attiyah by 51.4 seconds at the midday regroup and was unable to grab any time back in the afternoon.Saudi Arabia’s Hamza Bakhashab is tackling a first full programme of MERC rallies in a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 supported by Jameel Motorsport. He and Irish co-driver Lorcan Moore settled into a comfortable third position.Jordan’s Shaker Jweihan was the dominant force in MERC2 at the first two rounds in the winter and opened his account on home gravel in similar fashion with Mustafa Juma in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. He managed his pace perfectly to conserve the car, avoided rocks thrown on to the racing line by the Rally2 cars running ahead and held fifth place.One of the drives of the day came from Palestine’s Hamadeh Uda. He teamed up with Zeid Abu Zeid in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X and climbed to seventh place.Mohammed al-Marri had the bragging rights over Qatari team-mate Rashid al-Muhannadi in the battle between the two Peugeot 208 Rally 4s entered by the QMMF. Al-Marri finished the day eighth ahead of the Jordanian duo of Shadi Shaban and Samer Issa. Al-Muhannadi was 11th.Saturday’s schedule consists of two runs through the Panorama (16.95km), Suwayma (11.12km) and Rawda (26.97km) specials before the ceremonial finish takes place in the HoverUp Park to the north of the Dead Sea. The second pass through Rawda will also act as the Power Stage with additional points available for the fastest crews. 

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Municipality minister discusses avenues to advance fishing sector with fishermen

HE the Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah al-Attiyah met Tuesday with a host of fishermen to explore the challenges facing the fishing sector and ways to advance this sector in pursuit of increasing domestic production and achieving self-sufficiency. The ministry highly prioritizes the fishing sector as part of its strategy to achieve sustainable development and is working to execute integrated plans and programs to optimize fishermen's working environment, in addition to having infrastructure and services in place to back these activities, al-Attiyah highlighted. Al-Attiyah further outlined that the ministry has been committed to constantly reaching out to fishermen and listening to their suggestions and feedback onsite to ensure the enforcement of practical solutions that help elevate domestic production efficiency from fish and enhance the quality of national products in alignment with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. The meeting was part of a series of the ministry's meetings with a variety of partners in the food security system within an all-hands-on-deck approach that promotes integration between public and private sectors to achieve self-sufficiency from farm, livestock, and seafood products.

The Al-Attiyah Foundation was a ‘Knowledge Partner’ at the Local Conference of Youth Qatar 2025, held on at Georgetown University in Qatar Saturday.
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Al-Attiyah Foundation hosts youth dialogue on energy transition at LCOY Qatar 2025

The Al-Attiyah Foundation was a ‘Knowledge Partner’ at the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Qatar 2025, held on at Georgetown University in Qatar Saturday.Organised under YOUNGO, the youth constituency of the UNFCCC, the event gathered students, activists, and experts to channel youth-driven messages into the COP climate process.As part of its contribution, Al-Attiyah Foundation hosted a high-level panel discussion that explored the complex and urgent transition facing energy-producing nations.The session was attended by young delegates from across Qatar and beyond, and featured dynamic exchanges between experts from industry, academia, and policymaking.The distinguished panel included Adil Mohammad, Deputy CEO of MBK-Global; Michael Wood, Partner, Mena EY Sustainability; and Dr Marcello Contestabile, Chief Economist at QEERI.Together, they addressed pressing issues such as the balance between energy security and climate goals, the role of natural gas as a transition fuel, and the opportunities presented by emerging technologies including carbon capture, green hydrogen, and energy storage solutions.The discussion also examined the financing and policy frameworks needed to accelerate renewable energy deployment, with a particular focus on how sovereign wealth funds and state-owned enterprises can lead the way in diversification.Importantly, the panel emphasised the role of youth in driving innovation, awareness, and advocacy for a just and ambitious energy transition.The session drew on Qatar’s unique position as a global leader in LNG production and its growing investments in renewable energy, situating the Mena region at the heart of global climate and energy debates.The conversation underscored both the opportunities and challenges for countries reliant on fossil fuel revenues as they seek to align with the Paris Agreement and the global net-zero agenda.Through the event, the Al-Attiyah Foundation reaffirmed its role as a bridge between policymakers, industry leaders, and the next generation, highlighting the importance of youth voices in shaping pragmatic yet ambitious pathways to sustainability.The outcomes of the session will contribute to the official LCOY Qatar 2025 statement, ensuring that the perspectives of young people in the region are heard on the global stage.

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Al-attiyah seals historic 20th MERC title after second-place finish in Lebanon

Qatari rally legend Nasser Saleh al-Attiyah added another golden chapter to his illustrious career by securing a record-breaking 20th FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) title, following a gripping second-place finish at the Rally of Lebanon. Despite missing out on a potential victory in one of the most thrilling finales the Lebanese rally has seen in recent years, the veteran’s runner-up finish behind local hero Roger Feghali was enough to mathematically seal the championship with one round remaining in Cyprus. It was Feghali, the undisputed king of Lebanese tarmac, who ultimately claimed his record 18th Rally of Lebanon win after a titanic two-day battle with al-Attiyah. Driving his Toyota Yaris GR, Feghali trailed al-Attiyah by 6.7 seconds overnight but clawed his way back to within 1.4 seconds heading into the final stage. Al-Attiyah, competing in his Skoda Fabia RS run by Autotek Motorsport, looked set to edge out his rival until a slow right-rear puncture on the final stage dashed his hopes of a maiden Lebanon win. Feghali capitalised, clocking the fastest time on the final test to clinch victory by 9.2 seconds. “This is always a fantastic rally and it was a tremendous battle between myself and Roger,” said al-Attiyah. “We pushed hard all the way. I was obviously disappointed to have the puncture on the last stage, but it’s a great feeling to have won the championship now for the 20th time.” Crucially, Feghali was not registered for MERC points, allowing Al-Attiyah and his Spanish co-driver Candido Carrera to collect maximum regional points for a fifth consecutive rally. Carrera had already sealed the Co-drivers' Championship before the start of the event. This landmark title also marks a personal triumph for Autotek Motorsport’s Ken Skidmore, who has engineered all 20 of Al-Attiyah’s MERC titles. Skidmore's record also includes championship wins with the late Misfer al-Marri and the shared 2023 crown between al-Attiyah and Oman’s Abdullah al-Rawahi. Elsewhere, Qatar’s presence was felt across multiple categories in Lebanon. Mohammed Al-Marri, a graduate of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) Academy, continued his impressive MERC4 campaign, finishing ahead of India’s Payyakkal Panikkaveettil. With teammate Rashid al-Mohannadi having already secured the MERC4 title in absentia, al-Marri is now poised to complete a Qatari 1-2 in the championship. Veteran Nasser Khalifa al-Atya sealed the FIA Master MERC Driver title, finishing 15th overall alongside Lebanese co-driver Ziad Chehab in a Ford Fiesta. The pair also scored valuable points toward al-Atya’s push for a top-three finish in the overall standings. Chehab remains in contention for second in the Co-drivers’ Championship, behind Carrera.