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SUMMARY:Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity type: Award\nFor: Photographers\nDeadline: 31/05/26\nRewards: Up to $200,000 \nLocation Eligibility: Worldwide\n\nAbout this opportunity\n\nThe Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) is a major global photography competition established in Dubai to promote photographic creativity and visual storytelling. Open to photographers aged 18 and above, the 2026 edition invites submissions across multiple categories, with the main theme “Family.” The competition encourages diverse interpretations of connection, belonging, and human experience, alongside technical and creative excellence in areas such as sports, storytelling, and AI-assisted photography. Entries are submitted online and judged by an international panel, with winners receiving significant cash prizes and global recognition.\nRewards\n\nGrand Prize: $200,000\n\nCategory prizes:\n\nFamily: $40,000 / $30,000 / $20,000\nDreams Through AI: $40,000 / $30,000 / $20,000\nSports Photography: $40,000 / $30,000 / $20,000\nPortfolio (Storytelling): $50,000 / $40,000 / $30,000\nGeneral (Black & White / Colour): $40,000 / $30,000 / $20,000 each\n\nSpecial Awards:\n\nPhotographer of the Year: $80,000\nPhotography Content Creator Award: $50,000 (by invitation)\nPhotography Appreciation Award: $100,000 (by invitation)\n\nEligibility\n\n\nOpen to individuals aged 18 or older worldwide\nPhotographs must be original and owned by the participant\nSubmissions must meet technical requirements (JPEG/JPG, minimum 5MB, 2000px longest edge, 300dpi)\nOne image per category (except Portfolio: 5–10 images)\nAI use is only permitted in the “Dreams Through AI” category\nPreviously major award-winning works are not eligible\nContent must comply with UAE cultural and ethical guidelines\n\nEntry Fee\n\nFree to enter\nHow to Apply \nApply using the link: Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) 2026 ( https://hipa.ae/award/family-hipa-award-2026 )\n
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