Egypt’s Urban Harmony Authority Launches “Turathi 7” Photography Competition

Egypt’s National Organization for Urban Harmony announced the launch of the seventh edition of its annual “Turathi” photography competition during a press conference held at Prince Taz Palace.

The contest, titled “Stories of Place,” aims to encourage photographers to document Egypt’s architectural and cultural heritage while exploring the living narratives embedded in historic spaces. The initiative forms part of the authority’s broader strategy to promote awareness of Egypt’s visual identity and inspire both professional and amateur photographers to capture the unique character of Egyptian places.

Engineer Mohamed Abu Saada, head of Egypt’s National Organization for Urban Harmony, said the competition reflects the authority’s commitment to preserving Egypt’s architectural identity and encouraging the documentation of its living heritage. Speaking during the launch event at Prince Taz Palace, Abu Saada said the theme “Stories of Place” invites photographers to go beyond capturing buildings as architectural forms and instead explore the human stories and memories associated with them. He added that the initiative seeks to inspire a new generation of photographers to highlight the beauty and historical depth of Egyptian spaces, noting that the selected works will be showcased in an exhibition at Cairo Opera House.

The competition includes two main sections. The first features four themes — “Our Everlasting Road,” “Windows that Remember,” “Still There,” and “Shadow and Reflection.” The second invites participants to submit photographic projects under the titles “People and Place” and “Walls That Listen.”

Prizes total 150,000 Egyptian pounds, and submissions will be accepted until April 4, 2026. Selected works will be exhibited and awards presented at Cairo Opera House.