Prizes

Grand Prize
AED 50,000 + FIAP Gold Medal
Given to the best participation in the Main Theme

Main Theme Awards

First Prize
AED 20,000 + FIAP Gold Medal
Second Prize:
AED 15,000 + FIAP Silver Medal
Third Prize:
AED 10,000 + FIAP Bronze Medal

General Theme Prizes
The following three prizes are given to winners in each of the four General Themes:
First Prize:
AED 20,000 + FIAP Gold Medal
Second Prize:
AED 15,000 + FIAP Silver Medal
Third Prize:
AED 10,000 + FIAP Bronze Medal

Emirati Talents Award
The following three prizes will be awarded to the winners of “Future Image by Future Eyes” for each age group.

First Prize:
AED 12,000 + FIAP Gold Medal
Second Prize:
AED 10,000 + FIAP Silver Medal
Third Prize:
AED 8,000 + FIAP Bronze Medal

Emirati Photographer Award of 2012

Noor Ali Rashed Award for the Emirati Photographer of 2012
Given to the best portfolio presented by UAE photographers, highlighting local environmental and cultural symbols of the UAE.
Prize:
AED 30,000 + FIAP Gold Medal

Emirati Photo Award
Given to UAE local photographers for their best portfolio in all themes

First Prize:
AED 20,000 + FIAP Gold Medal
Second Prize:
AED 15,000 + FIAP Silver Medal
Third Prize:
AED 10,000 + FIAP Bronze Medal

Fine Arts in Photography Award:
Given to the best works which represent creative and contemporary ideas that contribute to developing photography: Three awards of a FIAP Gold Medal.

Arab Photo Award:
Given to participating Arab photographers for their best portfolio in all themes: Five FIAP Gold Medals.

Best Photographer Award:
Given to the photographer who achieves the largest number of works accepted in various sections of the Competition. The Award is a FIAP Decoration.

Photography Clubs Award:
Given to the best group participation by photography associations or clubs from around the world, which includes:
Three prizes of AED 10,000 + FIAP Gold Medal
Five FIAP Gold Medals.

  • All winners from outside the UAE will get a five-day invitation inclusive of travel and accommodation costs to attend the competion’s program and award ceremony in Abu Dhabi.
  • All winners will receive trophies in the shape of the Competition's logo and appreciation certificates.
  • Distinguished works in all themes will receive certificates of appreciation.
  • All participants will receive by mail a copy of the Competition’s book and a participation certificate.

Prizes in each section will be paid to winners in UAE Dirhams or the equivalent in other used international currencies. Prizes will be given to participants in person in Abu Dhabi or be transferred to their bank accounts on the date of award ceremony.

  • The value of the UAE Dirham is roughly: US$ 1 = AED 3.70
  • An official and valid travel document is required to be able to receive the award.