{"id":76100,"date":"2025-02-06T11:11:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T07:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/?p=76100"},"modified":"2025-02-06T11:11:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T07:11:11","slug":"national-regional-awards-united-arab-emirates-winner-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/national-regional-awards-united-arab-emirates-winner-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"National & Regional Awards: United Arab Emirates Winner Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sony Middle East<\/a> and Africa revealed Donell Gumiran as United Arab Emirates<\/a> National Award winner for the Sony World Photography Awards 2025.<\/p>\n

The National & Regional Awards programme is an initiative set up by Sony and Creo under its photography strand the World Photography Organisation to support local photographic communities around the world, with 56 countries taking part this year. Across this year\u2019s Awards over 419,000 images from over 200 countries and territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2025.<\/p>\n

National and Regional Award winners were selected from the Open competition, which champions the best single images taken in the past year.<\/p>\n

Donell Gumiranwas anonymously selected by judges for his photograph \u2018A Timeless Tradition,\u2019entered into the Lifestyle category of the Open competition. This photograph captures a moment as an Emirati woman stands by the Corniche seaside in Abu Dhabi, with an old fisherman\u2019s boat in the foreground, gazing thoughtfully at the horizon. Dressed in traditional attire, she exudes a sense of pride and strength. The photographer notes that she \u2018embodies the rich heritage of Arab culture.\u2019 The tranquil sea in front of her symbolises a deep connection to the land and the traditions that shape Emirati identity.<\/p>\n

PHOTOGRAPHER\u2019S BIOGRAPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Donell Gumiran’s acclaimed photographs and articles have been featured in esteemed publications such as National Geographic Espa\u00f1a, Forbes, BBC News, and Vogue. His photographic endeavors have led him around the world, showcasing his work in galleries and at international competitions in cities like London, Paris, Berlin, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, Madrid, New York, and Moscow.<\/p>\n

Commenting on his win, Gumiran said: \u201cI am truly grateful to be chosen as the UAE National Award winner for the Sony World Photography Awards 2025. Photography allows me to tell stories and capture moments that matter. \u2018A Timeless Tradition\u2019 is special to me because it reflects the rich culture and heritage of the UAE. I\u2019m thankful to Sony and the World Photography Organisation for giving photographers like me a chance to share our work with the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

As UAE\u2019s National Award winner, Donell Gumiran receives Sony digital imaging equipment and will be included in the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition and book.<\/p>\n

The overall winners in the Student, Youth, Open and Professional competitions of the Sony World Photography Awards 2025 will be announced on 16 April and will go on display as part of the exhibition at Somerset House, London (17 April – 5 May 2025). For more information about upcoming announcements and winners please visit worldphoto.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s National and Regional Awards winners are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bangladesh – Syed Mahabubul Kader<\/p>\n

Cambodia – Sam Ang Ourng<\/p>\n

China Mainland – Hao Guo, Winner<\/p>\n

China Mainland – Yaping Du, 2nd Place<\/p>\n

China Mainland – KunPeng Zhu, 3rd Place<\/p>\n

Egypt – Ahmed Abdallah<\/p>\n

Germany – Timo Zilz<\/p>\n

India – Rajeev Gaikwad<\/p>\n

Indonesia – Sim JhonesGozali<\/p>\n

Kazakhstan – Anel Bazylova<\/p>\n

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Republic of Korea – Kibong Nam, Winner<\/p>\n

Republic of Korea – Gilyoung Pyo, 2nd Place<\/p>\n

Republic of Korea – Kyunghwan Oh, 3rd Place<\/p>\n

Kuwait – Mohammad Mirza<\/p>\n

Malaysia – Wan Yong Chong<\/p>\n

Myanmar – Zay Yar Lin<\/p>\n

Nepal – Rabik Upadhayay<\/p>\n

Nigeria – Nsikanabasi Effiong<\/p>\n

Pakistan – Ali Sohail<\/p>\n

Philippines – Renzer Rev Damaso<\/p>\n

Poland – Hanna Kantor<\/td>\n

Qatar – Ridhwan Mohammed Rafi<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia – Mohammed Muhtasib<\/p>\n

Singapore – Ng Guang Ze<\/p>\n

South Africa – Werner De Kock<\/p>\n

Sri Lanka – SasinduPramuditha<\/p>\n

Taiwan – Chen De-Huang<\/p>\n

Thailand – Kiyoshi Hijiki<\/p>\n

Turkey – RahsanFirtina<\/p>\n

United Arab Emirates – Donell Gumiran<\/p>\n

Uzbekistan – MubinaFayzullaeva<\/p>\n

Vietnam – Vie\u0323\u0302t Va\u0306n Tra\u0302\u0300n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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