Dubai Internet City and Partners Celebrate Creativity & Community Spirit through #clickUAE Photo Contest
Dubai Internet City, together with its partners Canon Middle East and Abu Dhabi University (Dubai School), hosted an exclusive photography workshop on Saturday, September 16.
The workshop presented the conclusion of Dubai Internet City, Canon Middle East and Abu Dhabi University's #clickUAE image competition, which saw the participation of residents from throughout the UAE that captured and submitted photos showcasing the elegance and diversity of the Emirates. A panel of expert judges after that chose the leading 30 submissions, expanding invites to those individuals for the workshop.
The popular contest obtained over 330 submissions from more than 70 diverse individuals, consisting of professional photographers, local influencers, students and amateur hobbyists. Some of the most regularly featured subjects were the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi and the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai, frameworks that have come to be associated with the very identity of the nation.
Ammar Al Malik, Executive Director of Dubai Internet City, talked about the community spirit bordering the successful competition: Initiatives such as the #clickUAE picture competition serve to remind us of the innovative talent we have in the UAE along with the terrific potential for public-private partnerships with key industry and education leaders which we could open within our neighborhoods. Campaigns such as this offer to construct and boost our community spirit within Dubai Internet City and beyond, and I waiting to many more effective occasions which commemorate and showcase imaginative and innovative achievements.
" We can all be staying in the very same city, however see it from totally various perspectives. This is exactly what we desired individuals to record about Dubai and this is precisely what came through - a very inspiring and innovative expectation of a city that is leading us right into the future yet has a very deep heritage and a corresponding interweave of cultures. As digital photography strategies 200 years, this art kind has actually been an enthusiastic owning pressure for Canon for the previous 80 years to establish imaging products that catch the undeniable power of an image. With all the communication modern technologies that are progressing around us today, digital photography has actually retained its significance as one of the most effective methods to connect, and Canon is privileged to motivate people to express themselves and explore their imagination," included Anurag Agrawal, Managing Director of Canon Middle East.
The workshop was led by leading self-taught Dubai based professional photographer Nicholas Tohme, who originally began his profession as a DJ and music producer. With over 20 years of experience in the music industry, Tohme counted on aesthetic arts in 2015, to handle the after-effects of a life-altering personal experience. With his excellent portfolio extending different areas of passion, Tohme's workshop provided a fantastic chance for individuals to gain understanding into the art of digital photography and impactful visual expression.
Commenting on the importance of the competition in honing the skills of aiming young digital photographers, Dr. Ibrahim Al Sidawi, Director of Abu Dhabi University's Dubai university, said: "Abu Dhabi University is honored to sustain the #clickUAE photo competition which influenced individuals to use their unique talents in showcasing the appeal of the UAE in such kinds of occasions, reaffirms our commitment to equipping the ability of our country's youths across different fields. Digital photography has actually become an important part of the day-to-days live of younger generations in the UAE, and we delight in to assist them realize their desires and grasp their talent. It has been an outright satisfaction to participate in this initiative and host the photography workshop for the contest winners on our freshly opened Dubai Campus."
