Kuwaiti Photographers Continue to Shine in 'Sienna' Global Competition

- Al-Shirazi, Al-Shamali, and Al-Qattan win awards and certificates of excellence in various categories

Kuwaiti photographers continued their brilliance at the 2026 Siena International Photography Competition, hosted in Italy and featuring a select group of photographers from around the world, by securing awards and certificates of excellence across diverse categories.

Just one day after photographer Abdullah Al-Bunyan won first place in the aerial photography category, photographer Abdullah Al-Shirazi received a Highly Commended award in the Urban category, along with a Certificate of Excellence in the Abstract category.

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Photographer Saleh Al-Shamali earned a Commended certificate in the Urban category, while photographer Mohammed Al-Qattan received a Highly Commended award in the Beauty of Nature category.

All winning works were captured in Kuwait, documenting the beauty of its buildings, environmental details, and urban and natural landscapes, reaching global recognition platforms.

With these awards, Kuwaiti photographers continue their distinguished presence at one of the most prominent global competitions in photography and aerial photography, achieving accomplishments that reflect the creativity and excellence of Kuwaiti talent and their ability to present a creative image of their homeland, highlighting its visual identity and aesthetic qualities through an artistic language that transcends borders and competes with works from around the world.

It is worth noting that Kuwaiti photographer Abdullah Al-Bunyan won first place yesterday, Saturday, in the Urban Drone Photography category for an artistic photograph of the Kuwait Towers.

The competition is held annually in Siena, Italy, as part of the Siena Photography Festival, attracting professional and amateur photographers from various countries. Awards ceremonies and photo exhibitions take place at the Teatro dei Rinnovati theater and other venues in the historic city.

Winners receive the Pangea Prize crystal statue and other awards.

The competition includes multiple categories such as Travel & Adventure, Faces & Portraits, Nature & Wildlife, Underwater, Sports, Documentary, Street Photography, as well as categories for short documentary films and photo essays.

Winning works are displayed in special exhibitions in the city and published in the renowned annual book, Beyond the Lens.