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Abu Dhabi encourages people to take part in photography contest
The Office of the Brand of Abu Dhabi (OBAD) is to install drop boxes throughout Abu Dhabi to encourage people to take part in Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes photography competition.
- By Dina El Shammaa, Staff Reporter
- Published: 15:50 June 17, 2008
Abu Dhabi: The Office of the Brand of Abu Dhabi (OBAD) is to install drop boxes throughout Abu Dhabi to encourage people to take part in Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes photography competition.
The competition allows UAE residents and citizens to submit up to three unpublished images that capture the spirit and essence of Abu Dhabi.
Winners will get: First prize Dh30,000; second prize Dh25,000; third prize Dh20,000; fourth prize Dh15,000; fifth prize Dh12,000. In addition, five semi-finalists will receive a cash prize of Dh10,000 each.
The photography competition is held under the patronage of General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Drop boxes are located at:
Abu Dhabi Armed Forces Officers Club
Abu Dhabi Mall
ADNEC
Al Ain Mall
Carrefour (Airport Road and Marina Mall) Cultural Foundation Khalidiyah Mall Spinneys (Khalidiyah Street)
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