In collaboration between Khalifa International Date Palm Award and Abu Dhabi International Photographic Society Terms and conditions of Date Palm Through the Eyes of the World competition announced Abu Dhabi - The Khalifa International Date Palm Award in collaboration with Abu Dhabi International Photographic Society (ADIPS) announced today the launch of the international photography competition on date palm tree titled “Date Palm Through the Eyes of the World”. The competition aims to engaging the art of photographing as a tool to improve public awareness on the importance of date palm. Create a space to exchange experiences among world photographers and exposing the touristic, environmental and heritage capabilities of the date palm tree through the photograph. Finally the competition aims to strengthen the relationship between man and land and agriculture. The competition cover the palm tree in all its dimensions, products, tools, agriculture conditions and derivatives. All artists who love photographing -nonprofessionals and professionals- from across the world are welcome to participate in this competition in recognition of the date palm tree and strengthening the role of the photographer in enriching the country memory and revitalize its national heritage and promoting the sustainable development in all its dimensions. Features to be covered in the competition include: -The Date Palm Tree (whole, parts, different seasons…) - Fruits of date palm tree (ripe dates “ruttab”, dried dates, unripe dates…). - Heritage handcrafts related to the date palm parts such as (palm leaves, fronds and branches). - Man and its close relation with the date palm tree. A Specialist Scientific and Technical Committee will judge the contested photos and announce the winners in a special press conference to be held in February 2011. Abdulla Al Ameri, Director of Arts and Culture department in Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) appreciated the initiative of The Khalifa International Date Palm Award to strengthen the link between man and his own land. “Such a competition will help enrich the national heritage through all people’s contribution; the competitions success in its firs session came from continues effort of the joint team of booth the award and the ADIPS. Together we are working to support the sustainable development of life.” Terms and Rules: First: the Technical Terms: 1- The Competition is open for all photographers from nonprofessionals and professionals. 2- Participating with works either: a. Single photographs with a maximum of (5) photos. b. Serial photographs with a maximum of (2) sets not to exceed (3) photos per each set. 3- Works to be submitted in colors or black and white. 4- Photos should not be less quality than 300 dpi (2400 X 2600) Mega Pixel. 5- Participating Photos to be submitted in the form of digital files on CD / DVD in the form of jpg or tiff files. 6- The participants should submit the photos attached with the participation form available at the website of Award. Works will not be accepted without the form or incomplete data forms. 7- Works (CD, Participation Form, and Personal Photos) to be sent، over to the following address: Khalifa International Date Palm Award P.O. Box 42781 Abu Dhabi، United Arab Emirates 8- The Award is not responsible for any damage, delay or any harm that may affect the participating works during its dispatch by mail. 9- The last date to receive participations is 31/12/2010. 10- Results to be announced in February 2011. Second: Approval of the participating works: 1- Participating works will not be approved or accepted via email except for photographers from Palestine and Iraq. 2- Combined works or those with added features will not be accepted, such as time and date of shooting and the signature of the photographer. 3- Photos transferred to black and white are accepted or modified by editing programs provided that there is no change in colors or contrast of the photo. 4- Participating photos must be first to participate and have not been published before or participated in other competitions. The Award management has the right to reject or withdraw the prize if it proves so. 5- Photos must be shot by the photographer himself. 6- Photos shot by cell phones (mobiles) will not be accepted. 7- Decision of the International jury is final and review is not accepted or its decision cannot be appealed. 8- The Award management is entitled to reject any participating photo that doesn’t meet the terms and objectives and the competition is not oblige to give any justifications. 9- The participant has no right to withdraw the participating works from the competition as long as he submitted them. 10- Participation terms in the competition are final and delivering the works along with signing the participation form is considered a prior agreement to the abovementioned terms. Third: Works display and publication: 1- Winners to be notified via email during the month of January 2011 in order to complete the administrative and technical procedures. 2- Names of winners to be announced within a press conference after opening the exhibition of the winning works. 3- In case of winning the participant is requested to send a copy of a valid passport with a copy of his CV showing his complete name, phone number, email address and P.O. Box. In addition to his Bank Account number in English (Complete name +Bank Name and Branch City + A/C Number + Swift Code) so as to be able to send the money honorarium. 4- The Award management undertakes the publishing and disseminating distinguished works in glossy book to be issued later by Khalifa International Date Palm Award and will be displayed within the Award website on the internet. 5- A special exhibition will be held for the winning works within the Award celebrations at its second session in February 2011. 6- The Award management has the right to use the winning photos in the Awardmagazine (The Blessed Tree) or media campaigns or any other events. Forth: Prizes: 1- First winner: (5000 USD) 2- Second winner: (4000 USD) 3- Third winner: (3000 USD) + a Trophy & Certificate