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Global photo contest highlights challenges of PoD

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August 12, 2025

A unique global photography contest has been launched in Dubai titled 'Determination Without Limits' to highlight and document the achievements of People of Determination around the world.

- Jamil Khan, Senior Reporter

Global photo contest highlights challenges of PoD

The one-of-its-kind international competition has been announced by the organizing committee of the AccessAbilities Expo in collaboration with Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA).

The global contest, open to all, aims to attract professional and amateur photographers from various backgrounds, to celebrate People of Determination (PoD) worldwide.

It seeks to highlight their achievements, how they overcome challenges, their meaningful contributions to society, and how their determination and positive spirit inspire others. The initiative reflects the UAE's vision of inclusivity and fostering an enabling environment where everyone can participate fully in society—regardless of physical or cognitive differences. A special objective of the contest is to empower photographers from among People of Determination, discover their talents, and help them build visibility and gain access to career or project opportunities, by showcasing their work on a prestigious global platform.

The contest organisers invite all interested individuals to participate. Submissions will open on August II and close on September 7, 2025. A panel of judges from HIPA’s technical committee will review the entries and select the winning photographs, which will be revealed in a special ceremony on the final day of the AccessAbilities Expo, held from October 6-8, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The contest offers valuable cash prizes to winners, along with a certificate of recognition from HIPA in appreciation of their exceptional photographic work.

PROMOTING HOPE:

Regarding the launch of this global initiative, Ali Khalifa bin Thalith, Secretary-General of HIPA, stated:

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