In collaboration with the Al Salam Cycling Championship, HIPA is thrilled to announce the launch of the ‘9th Al Salam Championship Cycling Photo Contest’, celebrating the synergy of athletic excellence and artistic expression.

We invite photographers from all backgrounds to capture the energy, resilience, and spirit of the UAE Amateur Men’s Race. This event provides a unique canvas to showcase the power and determination of Emirati cyclists on the scenic yet challenging 143km course of Al Qudra Cycling Track.

Participants are invited to submit photos that encapsulate this extraordinary race's essence.

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

EMIRATI MEN’S AMATEUR RACE

At Seih AlSalam, Al Marmoum


EMIRATI MEN’S AMATEUR RACE
1st 12,000
2nd 8,000
3rd 5,000

Rules

  • The competition is open for online submissions only (the Submissions), through the website www.hipa.ae.
  • Submissions will be accepted from 14:00 on 29th December 2024 until 24:00 on 8th January 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.
  • 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.

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.