The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktum International Photography Award (HIPA) has announced the fourth edition of the Dubai Photography Forum, which will be held on November 13 and 14. The forum's condensed schedule includes six diverse events, featuring prominent photographers from the UAE, Kuwait, Egypt, Palestine, Ethiopia, and the United States. This fourth edition of the forum follows the anticipated closing ceremony on November 11 at the Museum of the Future in Dubai, where the winners of HIPA's 14th season, themed 'Power,' will be honored. The event is expected to draw a significant international audience. Pre-registration rates for the forum have shown great interest since its announcement on the award's platforms and official website. Ali Khalifa Al Thani, the Secretary-General of the award, stated: 'We are pleased with the public's interest in attending the fourth edition of the forum, which is an extension of the tangible and effective impact created by previous editions through 14 different events that addressed issues of great importance to photographers, discussing their ideas, aspirations, and future visions.' Al Thani added that HIPA is keen on positive interaction with local and international photography communities, providing knowledge and skill-based resources that align with global developments in the photography industry. He expressed confidence that the fourth edition of the forum will delight photographers with a beneficial, enjoyable, and refreshing experience. On the first day, the forum will feature a practical photography tour in Old Dubai titled 'Through the Alleys of Time,' led by Emirati photographer Alaa Al-Louz. The tour will run from 9 AM to 12 PM. From 3 PM to 5 PM, the public will engage in a panel discussion titled 'Photography in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,' moderated by Emirati photographer Hussein Al-Musawi, chief editor of *National Geographic Arabia*. Participants include Ethiopian photographer Aida Mulu, Palestinian visual artist Yehya Qadoura, and American photographer Karen Egnar. The sessions will be held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. The first day will conclude with a lecture titled 'Storytelling Despite Challenges' by American photographer Rick Smolan, the recipient of the honorary award for this season. On the second day, the forum will begin with a photography tour at the Museum of the Future titled 'Symphony of Lines: Architectural Photography,' led by Egyptian photographer Wael Ansy. Following this, there will be a workshop titled 'Smart Editing with Lightroom,' presented by Kuwaiti photographer Majed Sultan Al-Zaabi. The closing event will be a lecture titled 'The Art of Influential Content,' delivered by American photographer Mark Smith, the winner of the Content Creator award for this season.
