The Noor Ali Rashid Legacy Award for Documentary Vision
Named in honour of Noor Ali Rashid, widely regarded as the father of photojournalism in the United Arab Emirates, this award pays tribute to his lifelong commitment to recording the region’s people, culture and history. His legacy of close, sustained engagement with society underpins the values of accuracy, empathy and responsibility that define this distinction.
The award recognises exhibitions that address conflict, displacement, inequality and lived human experience with clarity, depth and integrity. Eligible projects are drawn from the Documentary, Social Photojournalism and Photojournalism War and Tragedies themes, and highlight photographers who combine strong narrative insight with a disciplined documentary approach.
2026 Winner – Giles Clarke
A Decade Documenting Humanitarian Crisis
Beeah Award
The Beeah Award for Environmental & Conservation Photography recognises exhibitions devoted to environmental, ecological and conservation-based storytelling. Presented in partnership with Beeah, a regional and global leader in sustainability and environmental innovation, the award reflects a commitment to responsible stewardship of the natural world.
Saleh Al Ustad Award
Named after one of the earliest fine art photographers in the United Arab Emirates, the Saleh Al Ustad Award reflects his imaginative use of colour, light and cultural reference. It honours exhibitions that embrace experimentation in form, composition and concept, and that use photography as a space for invention and interpretive thinking.