Barcelona, Spain, hosted the 9th European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operational Management from July 20 to 22, 2026, where the University of Hail secured first place in a research competition for undergraduate students.
According to SPA, the award was presented to Majed Al-Shammari, Ali Al-Shammari, Abdulkarim Al-Shammari, and Dr. Sarhan Al-Shammari from the Faculty of Engineering’s Industrial Engineering Department. Their scientific study was titled “A Six Sigma Methodology Beyond Tools: The Cultural and Institutional Determinants of its Application in Saudi Arabia and Germany.”
The competition, sponsored by Siemens, evaluates undergraduate work in industrial engineering and operational management. Judging criteria include quality, originality, methodology, and the research’s ability to address industrial and operational challenges.
Who received the award at the research competition in Spain? The award was granted to Majed Al-Shammari, Ali Al-Shammari, Abdulkarim Al-Shammari, and Dr. Sarhan Al-Shammari. These individuals are affiliated with the Industrial Engineering Department within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hail.
What was the subject of the winning research study? The winning scientific study was titled “A Six Sigma Methodology Beyond Tools: The Cultural and Institutional Determinants of its Application in Saudi Arabia and Germany.” This work was presented during the 9th European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operational Management.
Where and when did the research competition take place? The competition took place in Barcelona, Spain, between July 20 and 22, 2026. It was organized as part of the 9th European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operational Management.