Getty Images co-founder opens 鈥楲ibrary Talks鈥� initiative in Riyadh

Mark Getty, the chairman and co-founder of Getty Images, was the guest speaker at the 鈥楲ibrary Talks鈥� hosted by the King Fahd National Library in Riyadh. (SPA)
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RIYADH: Mark Getty, the chairman and co-founder of Getty Images, was the guest speaker at the first of a series of 鈥淟ibrary Talks鈥� hosted by the King Fahd National Library in Riyadh.

The initiative aims to provide a monthly platform for thought leaders, experts and influencers from around the world to share their knowledge, ideas and experiences, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

In his presentation, titled 鈥淎 Journey Through the Horizons of Technology,鈥� Getty shared his insights on setting up and developing one of the world鈥檚 best-known visual media companies.

He spoke of the obstacles and challenges he has faced and emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of producers, authors and content creators.

Prince Faisal bin Salman, chairman of the library鈥檚 board, welcomed Getty to the Kingdom.