Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) 2026
Opportunity type: Award
For: Photographers
Deadline: 31/05/26
Rewards: $3,000 + feature on EDEN platform and membership
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
About this opportunity
The 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.
Rewards
- Grand Prize: $200,000
Category prizes:
- Family: $40,000 / $30,000 / $20,000
- Dreams Through AI: $40,000 / $30,000 / $20,000
- Sports Photography: $40,000 / $30,000 / $20,000
- Portfolio (Storytelling): $50,000 / $40,000 / $30,000
- General (Black & White / Colour): $40,000 / $30,000 / $20,000 each
Special Awards:
- Photographer of the Year: $80,000
- Photography Content Creator Award: $50,000 (by invitation)
- Photography Appreciation Award: $100,000 (by invitation)
Eligibility
- Open to individuals aged 18 or older worldwide
- Photographs must be original and owned by the participant
- Submissions must meet technical requirements (JPEG/JPG, minimum 5MB, 2000px longest edge, 300dpi)
- One image per category (except Portfolio: 5–10 images)
- AI use is only permitted in the “Dreams Through AI” category
- Previously major award-winning works are not eligible
- Content must comply with UAE cultural and ethical guidelines
Entry Fee
Free to enter
How to Apply
Apply using the link: Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) 2026
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