Three Saudi photographers have recently met the standards of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), which earns them the “World Class Artists” title.
The winning photographers are Nasser Al-Rabaie, Saleh Al-Dogari and Abdullah Mushabab. They received certificates from the FIAP in the “A” category.
Artist Isa Angawi, a representative of the FIAP in Saudi Arabia, said the achievement made by the three Saudis is a matter of pride for all the photographers in the kingdom, where this international recognition came after a great effort by them.
He said joining the FIAP is important on the level of representation of the country in competitions, exhibitions and biennials sponsored by the FIAP.
He also said membership to the FIAP allows to take part in all competitions organized by the FIAP, thus contributing to improve the talent and expand their knowledge on global technical works and the winners in each contest.
A good photographer must carry the noble message through his artistry as a definition of his own culture and its civilization of humanity and religion in international forums of art, Angawi said.
He stated that professional and amateur photographers in the Arab region are suffering from not being classified technically due to the lack of an established entity to assess photographers and give them the title or rank they may deserve.
Angawi said: “In our countries, the practitioner for 20 years and the beginner are the same, and for this reason they tend to seek for other global unions to get the required technical classification.”
He said the Kingdom joined the FIAP in 1995 and 300 Saudi cameramen and photographers are members. He called all the enthusiasts to come under the umbrella of the FIAP and take advantage of the programs offered annually.
The FIAP is an international federation, which affiliates as operational members, the national associations of photography. FIAP counts more than 85 national associations in the five continents and represents the benefits of nearly one million individual photographers. Since September 2004, camera-clubs and regional groups of clubs can join FIAP, under some conditions.
Three Saudi photographers receive FIAP standards
Three Saudi photographers receive FIAP standards
Saudi foreign ministry condemns Iranian drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh
- The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam
RIYADH: A statement from the Saudi foreign ministry on Tuesday condemned Iran’s attack on the United States Embassy building in Riyadh after preliminary assessments indicated two drones targeted the facility.
The Saudi Defense Ministry said eight drones were intercepted and destroyed near Riyadh and Al-Kharj. The incident caused a limited fire and minor material damage to the embassy, with no reported injuries.
Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its right to take all measures to defend itself and its interests, including the right to respond.
Reports from early Tuesday described a loud blast and visible flames at the American embassy, with black smoke rising over Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter, where many foreign missions are located.
The US Embassy issued a security alert for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam, announcing it would remain closed and that all routine and emergency American Citizen Services appointments were cancelled. The shelter-in-place notice remains active, and American citizens were advised to avoid embassy premises until further notice.
The embassy also urged travelers to review the most recent Security Alerts, reconsider travel plans in case of possible disruptions, and prioritize their safety and that of their families.
Saudi-owned Al Arabiya News Channel quoted sources saying that a number of Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia have originated from Iraq, and that the Kingdom is monitoring the situation.
