9TH AL SALAM CHAMPIONSHIP DESERT RACE PHOTO CONTEST

In collaboration with the Al Salam Cycling Championship, HIPA is thrilled to announce the launch of the 9TH AL SALAM CHAMPIONSHIP DESERT RACE PHOTO CONTEST, celebrating the synergy of athletic excellence and artistic expression.

Submit your best work for a chance to win exciting awards, with prizes for the top three participants.



Important Information for Photographers

  • All photographers participating in the photography contest are requested to gather at the Al Salam Championship Village located in the Dubai Endurance City parking area ( View location on the map) to attend the briefing session, learn about the race starting point, and receive all necessary instructions.
  • The gathering of the photographers will begin at the village at 11:30 AM to attend the first event.
  • Drones are permitted in this race.
  • The organizing committee of the Al Salam Championship provides buses to transport photographers between photography areas along the desert race track. The use of private vehicles is strictly prohibited.
  • All participants must adhere to the instructions of Dubai Police and the race's supreme organizing committee.

Desert Race

Desert Race
1st 12,000
2nd 8,000
3rd 5,000

Rules

01 Submissions
  • The competition is open for online submissions only (the Submissions), through the website www.hipa.ae.
  • Submissions will be accepted from 12:00 on 09th February 2025 until 24:00 on 19th February 2025 UAE local time, (i.e. GMT +4). No Submissions made after the closing time will be accepted.
  • Participants must be individuals aged 18 years and over at the time of their Submission.
  • You can submit up to 3 photographs for this competition.
  • Each participant must share some photos on their Instagram account.
  • All submitted photos must be taken during the period of the competition and from Al Salam Championship and not old photos.
  • Drone photos are allowed.
  • Submitted photos must have an original file in Raw or JPEG format, with high quality and resolution, of a minimum 5 MB in size. The minimum of the longest edge should be no less than 2000 pixels, and the quality no less than 300dpi to be suitable for publication.
  • The submitted photo must not contain any tag(s), signature(s), initial(s), frame, border(s), logo(s) or any other references and/or marks added by the participant.
  • Basic technical editing of the photo is acceptable, provided that any such editing does not affect the authenticity and/or genuineness of the photo.
  • Al Salam Championship Service and HIPA reserves the right to assess and discard from the competition any submitted photo deemed contrary to the foregoing.
  • Photos that portray or otherwise include inappropriate and/or offensive content, including nudity, violence, and/or any other content deemed to be contrary to the UAE religious, cultural, and/or public morals traditions and practices will be disqualified.
  • All photographers participating in the photography contest are requested to gather at the Al Salam Championship Village located in the Dubai Endurance City parking area (View location on the map) to attend the briefing session, learn about the race starting point, and receive all necessary instructions.
  • The briefing session will begin at 11:30 AM.
  • Drones are permitted in this race.
  • The organizing committee of the Al Salam Championship provides buses to transport photographers between photography areas along the desert race track. The use of private vehicles is strictly prohibited.
  • All participants must adhere to the instructions of Dubai Police and the race's supreme organizing committee.

This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Apple Inc. The participants understand that they are providing information to HIPA and not to Apple Inc. Any questions, comments, or complaints regarding the contest should be directed to HIPA and not to Apple Inc.