Where mobile photography became a movement and art found its voice in community

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Mobipixuae is a creative community founded and moderated by Reem Saeed in 2014 to celebrate and promote the art of mobile photography in the UAE. Established as a space for engagement and artistic discovery, the community encourages emerging talents to express their creativity through the accessible medium of mobile photography.

Officially launched on Instagram as @mobipix.uae, the platform highlights diverse works from photographers across the nation — transforming social media into a digital gallery of visual stories rooted in culture and everyday life.

Over the years, Mobipixuae has curated a range of social and artistic projects aimed at raising awareness about art from a community perspective. Each initiative reflects the belief that creativity thrives when shared, celebrated, and made inclusive

mobipixuae initiatives

  • People viewing an art exhibition with a wall of photographs in a spacious gallery.

    #sharjah1000

    MOBIPIXUAE, founded by Reem Saeed in 2014, is a creative community celebrating mobile photography in the UAE. It transforms social media into a digital gallery of culture and everyday life. Through initiatives like #Sharjah1000, photographers captured the essence of Sharjah’s streets and people. The project highlights a thousand moments of connection, identity, and change. A movement where creativity begins in the palm of your hand.

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  • Three schoolgirls in pink uniforms with white collars standing against a wall.

    100Cameras Fundraising

    In partnership with 100cameras, MOBIPIXUAE brought photography and purpose together. A nationwide roadshow showcased local mobile photographers’ work across the UAE. Each print sold helped support children around the world through visual storytelling. Their photographs became voices of hope, connection, and change. A project where creativity met compassion — and art made an impact.

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  • A nighttime city street scene with people walking, shops, and neon signs. The street is wet, reflecting the lights. There is a white car parked on the side.

    Workshops & Talks

    Through her workshops and talks, Reem Saeed shares photography as a tool for connection and storytelling. Collaborating with Art Jameel, Maraya Art Center, and ADMAF, she has guided emerging photographers across the UAE. Each session explores creativity through observation, culture, and place. From mobile photography to visual storytelling, her approach blends art with community. A journey that transforms simple frames into voices of meaning and memory.

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