• Partnership to drive global awareness around sports and entertainment in the UAE and KSA
• Getty Images to work with local photographers and videographers to bring high quality,
  authentic sports and entertainment content from these markets to its collection

DUBAI / RIYADH – 4 February 2026: Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, today announced an expansion of its longstanding partnership with FBM Media Solutions to enhance and scale its production capabilities across the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

For over a decade, Getty Images has partnered with trusted local teams to support major brands and talent, capturing standout imagery and video at events such as Emirates Woman of the Year Awards, Dubai Design Week, The Atlantis openings, Dubai Fashion Week, Red Sea Film Festival, Joy Forum and Screen International Arab Stars of Tomorrow. By expanding its collaboration with FBM Media Solutions, a key partner to its European production teams, Getty Images can scale its specialist entertainment and sports production in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, bringing enhanced visual content services and global distribution platform to local brands, publicists and organisations. 

The strengthened partnership provides Getty Images clients with:

• Dedicated local teams across the UAE and KSA, improving agility and cost efficiency
• Specialised talent including photographers, videographers, drone operators, and post‑production teams to deliver an end‑to‑end service
• Deep regional expertise in cultural protocols, local permits and access to key locations
• Expert production teams that local talent and brands can build trusted relationships with

“We are excited to be meeting the expanding needs of sport and entertainment events in these
markets with premium production capabilities and local expertise in partnership with FBM Media Solutions,” said Lisa Marie Rae, Senior Director Entertainment at Getty Images. “We are particularly looking forward to working with more expert local talent to serve the growing editorial and commercial needs of publicists, brands and event organisers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

"We're thrilled to deepen our partnership with Getty Images, a global leader in visual content. This expanded collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional production services and driving global awareness of sports, news and entertainment in the UAE and Saudi Arabia,” said Carl McDonald, CEO, FBM Media Solutions. “By combining our local expertise with Getty Images' global reach, we're poised to unlock new opportunities for brands, talent, and event organisers in these dynamic markets."

FBM Media Solutions—established in London and headquartered in the UAE since 2018—has
become a leading regional production partner to major global broadcasters and brands. Through FBM Films FZCO, the company has delivered notable productions including EXPO 2020, GITEX, and the award‑winning Welsh in Dubai documentary series. FBM also maintains a growing presence in Saudi Arabia, supporting flagship events such as LEAP, Red Sea Film Festival, FII Institute, and Sandstorm Festival.

Getty Images is a trusted partner to many of entertainment’s biggest events. Its content creators are at every major entertainment event globally, from awards ceremonies to fashion weeks to film festivals, covering almost 70,000 entertainment events a year and partnering with major brands on creative content strategy.

Media contact:
Julia Holmes
julia.holmes@gettyimages.com


Image credit: Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival