1. Participation Guidelines:
- The competition is open to photographers aged 18 and above and all experience levels residing in the WANA region.
- You can submit only one image that has not received any institutional award.
*You are eligible to apply if you are from and/or residing in the WANA region (with a valid residency card)
Eligible Countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
- The photography theme for this category is "open".
2. Image Specifications:
- Image must be submitted in JPEG or TIFF format.
- Minimum resolution: 3000 pixels on the longest side.
- File size: Between 3–8 MB.
3. Number of Entries:
- Each participant is allowed to submit (1) single image only. Multiple submission forms are not allowed.
* Please ensure the image you are submitting meets the following guidelines:
- Creativity & Originality: Show a fresh, unique approach or perspective.
- Technical Excellence: Demonstrate skillful use of technique, composition, and quality.
- Visual Impact: Capture attention and engage the viewer immediately.
- Concept & Message: Clearly convey an idea, story, or emotion.
- Overall Impression: Leave a memorable, cohesive, and professional impression.
4. Disqualification Criteria:
- Images containing nudity, sexually explicit content, or content that promotes hate, violence, or discrimination will be automatically disqualified.
- Any form of plagiarism or copyright infringement will result in disqualification.
- Submissions that do not adhere to the technical or content guidelines may be removed without notice.
5. Judging Process:
- All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of expert jurors.
- Decisions made by the judges are final and binding.
- Selected winners will be contacted via email (please check your inbox or junk/spam regularly)
6. Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: 14 March 2026 – 1 May 2026
(Open call closes on 1 May 2026 at 11:59 pm Doha time)
- Winner Announcement: August - September 2026 (subject to change)
For any other inquiries, please read the FAQs.