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New Photography Awards Program launched by H.E. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
In what’s great news for photographers in the UAE and world over, H.E. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai has launched The Hamdan International Photography Awards 2011 (HIPA).

The goal of these awards is to nurture a creative generation in the arts and culture arena. The aim is to generate global attention through photography and promote educational programs and the development of the arts. These awards use photography to promote interest in culture and will create a base for photography in Dubai. The first and main category is “Love of the Earth”, the second is “General” and the third category is “Dubai”.

The deadline for submission is December 31st, 2011 so you have plenty of time, but keep this in mind if you’re traveling to exciting locales in summer for your chance to be recognised and rewarded with cash prizes totalling over $100,000.

We’ve summarized the information below for your reference.

Deadline: 31st December, 2011 (continue reading…)