Ali Bin Thalith

Ali bin Thalith – HIPA’s Secretary General set to present final workshop in the series

19 November 2015

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) will this Saturday conclude its ‘Saturday Workshop Series’ by hosting the Secretary General of HIPA, His Excellency Ali bin Thalith who will present a workshop titled ‘Underwater Photography 101’.

The workshop caps off a successful series of workshops which were initially announced in October and which saw hundreds of photographers flock to the various lectures at the HIPA headquarters in Downtown Dubai. Workshops covered topics such as Wildlife, Astro and Cityscape photography and were presented by Majed Sultan from Kuwait, Hassan Al Hariri (CEO of the Dubai Astronomy Group) and former HIPA winner and professional photographer, Daniel Cheong respectively.

Commenting on his upcoming workshop and the overall workshop series Bin Thalith said “We are always honoured to host UAE photographers at our headquarters in hope of benefitting them through the various experienced international speakers who present. What we are definitely impressed with is the increase in interest in these workshops which was reflected by the full attendances recorded at the previous 3 workshops.  We hope to continue this for the final upcoming lecture, which I will have the honour of presenting”.

Bin Thalith continued, that “These workshops are just the beginning of activities which we plan to host at our headquarters in Downtown Dubai. We hope to spread photography to the general public through such events and in-turn hope for public support in the coming period to achieve our vision”.

About the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA):

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) is an internationally renowned photography competition. It was launched in 2011 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. The award enjoys a social and legal stature as a tool for promoting Dubai’s vision of artistic and cultural excellence. On a local level, the award hopes to develop and increase awareness of the art of photography amongst the local Emirati population.

For more information visit www.hipa.ae