HIPA increases its prize pool to ONE MILLION US DOLLARS and launches the ‘HIPA Awards’ mobile app

HIPA increases its prize pool to ONE MILLION US DOLLARS and launches the ‘HIPA Awards’ mobile app

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has revealed exciting new updates for the latest season of its annual competition including increasing the total prize pool to US$ 1 million (1M), launching a mobile app ‘HIPA Awards’ on the App Store, Google Play, and Huawei App Gallery and introducing a new Special Awards category ‘HIPA Photographer of the Year Award’.

Ali Bin Thalith said, “Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Patron of HIPA, we have increased the value of our annual prize from US$ 450,000 to US$ 1 million, commencing with the current season, themed ‘Sustainability’. This season also marks the introduction of a new Special Awards category, ‘HIPA Photographer of the Year’. Furthermore, we are excited to unveil the launch of HIPA’s mobile app, available in Arabic and English on all major online platforms; providing tailored services to our photography community.”

Bin Thalith added, “The decision to double the total value reflects the vision of His Highness, the Crown Prince of Dubai, in upholding the essence of each photograph’s message and aligns with the growing influence and impact of photography in conveying truth,