Photography Contest
HIPA 2026 - Gulf Unposed
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EquipmentXiaomi, in partnership with the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA), invites photography enthusiasts across the region to take part in an exciting six-month Instagram photography contest. Whether you are an experienced photographer or a passionate creator, this is your opportunity to showcase your talent, share your unique perspective, and compete for recognition through the power of photography.
WHAT WE CARRY
A worn-out keychain.
A photograph tucked inside a wallet.
An object carried from home to home.
What we carry may seem ordinary, but these objects often hold stories that go far beyond what we see.
For the second edition of Gulf Unposed, HIPA and Xiaomi invite Gulf photographers to explore the theme What We Carry: the meaningful objects people keep close and the personal stories behind them.
This edition is dedicated to mobile photography.
Capture your frame using a phone of any brand. Participation is open to all citizens and residents of the GCC.
WHAT WE CARRY – PRIZES
1st Place
Xiaomi 17T Pro
One-night stay at Royal Atlantis for two, including breakfast (or an equivalent hotel in the winner’s country)
HIPA Commemorative Medallion
2nd Place
Xiaomi 17T Pro
HIPA Commemorative Medallion
3rd Place
Xiaomi 17T Pro
HIPA Commemorative Medallion
WHAT WE CARRY
A worn-out keychain.
A photograph tucked inside a wallet.
An object carried from home to home.
What we carry may seem ordinary, but these objects often hold stories that go far beyond what we see.
For the second edition of Gulf Unposed, HIPA and Xiaomi invite Gulf photographers to explore the theme What We Carry: the meaningful objects people keep close and the personal stories behind them.
This edition is dedicated to mobile photography.
Capture your frame using a phone of any brand. Participation is open to all citizens and residents of the GCC.
WHAT WE CARRY – PRIZES
1st Place
Xiaomi 17T Pro
One-night stay at Royal Atlantis for two, including breakfast (or an equivalent hotel in the winner’s country)
HIPA Commemorative Medallion
2nd Place
Xiaomi 17T Pro
HIPA Commemorative Medallion
3rd Place
Xiaomi 17T Pro
HIPA Commemorative Medallion
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