Sharjah: The opening day of the Xposure International Photography Festival 2026 drew a strong public turnout as visitors gathered at Aljada in Sharjah to attend the inaugural day of the festival’s 10th edition, held under the theme “A Decade of Visual Storytelling”. Audiences explored a wide range of activities across the festival grounds, including interactive displays, exhibitions and introductory sessions, as Xposure commenced a seven-day programme dedicated to photography, film and visual storytelling. This year’s edition also introduced an interactive experience that brought photography and music together, extending visual storytelling beyond the image and into live artistic performance. Xposure 2026 places a strong emphasis on education and professional development, with 280 portfolio review sessions, a broad programme of hands-on workshops, and discussions that examine visual storytelling across editorial, documentary and creative practices. The 10th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival runs from 29 January to 4 February 2026 at Aljada, Sharjah.