Lusail University honored its student team, “Qatar# Lu NetForce,” on Monday, October 5, 2026, in recognition of its outstanding results while representing Qatar in the 2026 Cisco Networking Academy Cup. The recognition took place in the presence of the University President and Hasan Khan, Country Director – Cisco Qatar.
The team comprised four Lusail University students who competed across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), demonstrating their skills in networking, technical problem-solving, and teamwork.
The team secured first place in Qatar during the LearnAthon phase and ranked 22nd across the Middle East, Africa, and CIS regions among 501 participating institutions. It also achieved second place within its group in the Semifinals Capture the Flag (CTF) competition, before concluding its participation with 12th place overall in the Grand Finale CTF across EMEA and CIS.
The recognition highlighted the team’s journey and achievements throughout the competition. Hasan Khan presented the team with a trophy, alongside certificates and giveaways, in appreciation of the students’ efforts and outstanding performance.
This achievement reflects Lusail University students’ ability to compete internationally and apply their knowledge to practical technical challenges. The recognition underscores the University’s commitment to supporting student excellence and encouraging participation in competitions that develop technical skills and strengthen readiness for the workplace.
