United Arab EmiratesOtherNext cycle not announced yetCash prizesHamdan International Photography Award (HIPA): Free Entry, US$200,000 Grand Prize
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A free global photography competition based in Dubai, with US$1 million in prizes and a US$200,000 grand prize in its 15th season. The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) is open to professional and amateur photographers from any country aged 18 and over. The 15th season's theme was "Family", with categories such as AI Dreams, Portfolio, Sports, Black and White and General, and entries closed on 31 May 2026. HIPA also runs short competitions, such as "Water: Our Shared Story" (16 September to 15 October 2026), with prizes of US$10,000, 8,000 and 5,000 for a story of 5 to 10 photographs. The 16th season's theme and dates have not been announced yet; follow the official website.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsUS$200,000 grand prize
For the best image on the 15th season's theme.
US$1 million in total prizes
Across several categories.
Free to enter
No entry fee.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
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Funding type: Cash prizes. Announced benefits: US$200,000 grand prize, US$1 million in total prizes, Free to enter.
Eligible levels: Other.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: An account on the HIPA website, Photographs in the required format.
Apply directly on the official website: https://hipa.ae. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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