Attention to all photography enthusiasts and shutterbugs across the UAE! Here's an exciting opportunity for you to seize – a chance to win Dh2,500 and fantastic giveaways each month.

Emirates Post introduced the Postal Portraits Photography Competition on Saturday, inviting individuals of all nationalities aged 18 and above to participate, be they professional or amateur photographers.

This competition, running until September 30 next year, aims to present "a dynamic exhibition of the varied way of life that characterizes the cultural tapestry of the Emirates."

Structured around distinct quarterly themes, participants are required to "capture the vibrancy of the Emirates' postal experiences through their photographic lens." Entries should focus on postal activities, buildings, stamps, mail, mailboxes, letters, packages, vans, or postcards.

Emirates Post expressed enthusiasm, stating, "We encourage all photography enthusiasts in the UAE to take part in this photographic endeavor. The initiative underscores our commitment to promoting community engagement and capturing the rich cultural heritage of the UAE."

Criteria for Participation:

High-resolution images for professional use must be submitted with a minimum of 3000 pixels in portrait or landscape layouts.
All photos must be in a digital format, without watermarks, and should not be excessively edited.
Each participant can submit up to three photos per month, either in color or black and white.
Photos must be posted on a participant’s Instagram page with the tag #PostalPortraits.
Submissions must be made by the end of each month, and winning photos will be announced the following month.

Prizes:

Every month, the participant with the most exceptional photograph will receive Dh2,500 along with an assortment of giveaways.

Themes:

October–December 2023: Capturing the architecture and exteriors of Emirates Post buildings (Note: This excludes interior spaces).

January–March 2024: Conveying your own story of the post in the UAE through pictures.

April–June 2024: Moments of people around Emirates Post locations (Note: This cannot include actual customers).

July–September 2024: Expressing creative concepts suitable for Emirates Post stamps and postcards.

How to Submit:

Submissions begin on the first day of each month and conclude on the last day of the month. Winners are announced monthly on Emirates Post's social media channels.

For more information and submission guidelines, interested participants can visit the entity's official website.