Here are platforms and services (global and regional) you can use to connect brands with photographers who work in — or specialize in — the MENA (Middle East & North Africa) region. I’ve grouped them by type and included one-line notes about what each offers and a source for verification.

Regional / MENA-focused agencies & marketplaces

• SPANDY — a creative representation agency launched to connect brands and agencies in MENA with a curated roster of film directors and photographers (regional representation, high‑end talent). (campaignme.com)
• MediaClub.app — a Middle East–focused creator marketplace that promotes photographers, videographers and other media creators and offers booking, ratings and creator support for brands in the region. (accessnewswire.com)

Photographer-specific marketplaces that serve brands globally (with MENA talent present)

• The Luupe — a global creative marketplace that connects brands with diverse photographers and creators for commissioned brand shoots and licensing. Good for brand-driven, curated image work. (en.wikipedia.org)
• ShootWith.Me / Shoot-specific marketplaces — photography‑focused platforms (these vary by country) that let brands post shoots and hire photographers directly (useful for event/product shoots; availability in MENA depends on city and platform). (See general lists of photography marketplaces.) (ocus.com)

Freelance marketplaces widely used in MENA (good for local photographers and quick hires)

• Upwork — global freelancer marketplace where you can hire photographers or full production teams; supports escrow, portfolios and shortlists. Widely used by brands. (upwork.com)
• Truelancer — popular in GCC and wider MENA for hiring local freelance photographers and retouchers; useful for city-level hires (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, etc.). (truelancer.com)
• Fiverr / Freelancer / PeoplePerHour — global platforms with many MENA-based photographers and retouchers; good for smaller, well-scoped jobs (product photography, editing, social content).

Other useful services & tools

• Spacenow — marketplace for booking studios and short‑term creative spaces in MENA (handy if your shoot requires local studio rental). (spacenow.com)
• Local talent agencies / production houses — many MENA markets (Dubai, Riyadh, Cairo, Beirut, Casablanca) have local production companies and talent agencies that represent photographers for brand campaigns — these are often the fastest route for mid/large campaigns (search local production houses and creative agencies by city).

How to pick which route to use (quick checklist)

1. Project type & scale: single product shots or small social content → freelancer marketplaces (Upwork, Fiverr, Truelancer). Large campaigns, TV/film or high‑end editorial → regional agencies or production houses (e.g., SPANDY) or curated marketplaces (The Luupe). (campaignme.com)
2. Rights & deliverables: confirm licensing (usage windows, territories, exclusivity) up front. Curated marketplaces and agencies typically provide clearer rights/legal support than ad‑hoc freelancers. (en.wikipedia.org)
3. Local logistics: if you need studio space, permits or local production support, combine a local production house or Spacenow (for studios) with the photographer. (spacenow.com)
4. Vetting: ask for portfolios, local references, sample licensing agreements and a shot list/timeline. Use escrow or platform protections where available.

If you want, I can:

• shortlist 6–10 photographers/agencies in a specific MENA city (Dubai, Riyadh, Cairo, Casablanca, Beirut, etc.) tailored to your brief, or
• draft a standard brief/scopes-of-work + sample licensing terms you can post on Upwork/Fiverr/Truelancer or send to SPANDY/The Luupe/MediaClub.

Which would you prefer?