Photographers from all over the world can participate in this contest.

The Abu Dhabi Authority for Tourism and Culture is organizing the International Emirates Photography Competition. The competition is being held under the patronage of the International Federation of Photographic Art, the Photographic Society of America and the United Photographers International.

The competition aims to develop UAE photography by encouraging and attracting talented artists and supporting professional photographers. The competition also features specialized workshops, meetings and seminars, and solo and group exhibitions.

A grand prize of AED80,000 (US$21,780) will be awarded to a work that presents innovative creative ideas in the main theme “Decisive Moment.” Winners in other categories will receive cash prizes ranging from AED8,000 to 30,000 (US$2,170 to 8,160).

Winners are invited to the Awards Ceremony in Abu Dhabi and the distinct artworks exhibition.

The deadline is Dec. 9.

For more information, click here: http://emiratesphotocompetition.ae/