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Fujairah photography contest winners awarded

FUJAIRAH, June 15, 2015

One to One - Concorde Fujairah Hotel, a luxury accommodation in the heart of the city, hosted the awarding ceremony of the fifth Fujairah Photography (FPA) Awards 2015 recently.

A total of 333 participants from 34 countries submitted their entries for both Arabic and local categories.   

‘Mountains’ and ‘The Urban Development of Fujairah’ were the two themes from local category, while Arab World category included themes of ‘General Photography’, ‘Travel and Tourism’, and ‘Nature’.

Jerome Kandalaft, general manager One to One – Concorde Fujairah Hotel, said: “We are very grateful to be part of the fifth Fujairah photography competition which supports in showcasing excellent creativity from different people especially in upholding Arabic talents and culture.” 


The ceremony was organised by Fujairah Culture and Media Authority headed by Fatima Yousif.

“Fujairah Photography award has become one of the most prestigious awards that gained excellent reputation throughout the years, supporting local and Arabic creative talents,” noted Yousif.

FPA grand prize, a Hasselblad luxury camera, went to Filipino photographer Alexander Dizon Arevalo. In the local category, the first prize for ‘The Mountains’ theme was awarded to Emirati photographer Sulaiman Ahmed bin Obaid, second prize won by Michael Rafael Cruz from Philippines, and third prize won by Sugesh Gopal from India.

The first prize for the “Urban Development of Fujairah” theme went to Emirati photographer Ibrahim Abdulla Alhammadi. Second prize went to the Emirati Khalid Mohammed Alkendi, and third prize to Ahmed Rashid Al Naqbi, also from the UAE. 


The winners of the Arab World Category in the general photography theme were Egyptian Mohamed Abdulnaser Hamamh (first prize), Palestinian Issam Al Reimawi (second prize), and Yemeni Hussain Abdulnoor Al Ahdal (third prize).

‘Travel and Tourism’ theme winners were Mohamed Alfarsi from Sultanate of Oman (first prize), Galal Rifaat Al Missari from Egypt (second prize), and Nader Mohamed Saad Allah from Egypt (third prize).

Winners of the ‘Nature’ theme were Ahmed Mohammed Al Touqi from Sultanate of Oman (first prize), Majid Obaid Al Amri from Oman (second prize), and Bassem Shaaban Ibrahim from Egypt (third prize).

The first prize was Dh20,000 ($5,445), the second prize, Dh12,000, and the third prize is Dh8,000. - TradeArabia News Service




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