Saudi Arabia, France agree on $7bn 'Dragon Ball Z' theme park project near Paris
France and Saudi Arabia have agreed to build a manga-themed amusement complex near Paris, featuring a park based on the Dragon Ball Z franchise. The project involves a investment of 6 billion euros ($7 billion) to develop three theme parks. Qiddiya, a Saudi Arabian subsidiary, will lead the project, which is planned for the Cergy-Pontoise area. The agreement was announced by the Elysee Palace during a visit to the French capital by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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- ✓ France and Saudi Arabia agreed to build a manga-themed amusement park complex near Paris.
- ✓ The project involves an investment of 6 billion euros, equivalent to $7 billion.
- ✓ The complex will consist of three theme parks.
- ✓ One of the parks is based on the Japanese franchise Dragon Ball Z.
What changed
Saudi Arabia and France announced a 6 billion euro agreement to build a three-park manga complex near Paris.
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France and Saudi Arabia agree on $7 billion manga theme park complex
France and Saudi Arabia have agreed to build a manga-themed amusement complex near Paris, featuring a park based on the Dragon Ball Z franchise. The project involves a investment of 6 billion euros ($7 billion) to develop three theme parks. Qiddiya, a Saudi Arabian subsidiary, will lead the project, which is planned for the Cergy-Pontoise area. The agreement was announced by the Elysee Palace during a visit to the French capital by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Why it matters
The investment is part of a broader series of deals between the two nations covering AI, tourism, defense, and energy. The visit also included diplomatic discussions regarding the Middle East crisis and Iran.
What is confirmed
- France and Saudi Arabia agreed to build a manga-themed amusement park complex near Paris.
- The project involves an investment of 6 billion euros, equivalent to $7 billion.
- The complex will consist of three theme parks.
- One of the parks is based on the Japanese franchise Dragon Ball Z.
- The agreement was announced during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to France.
Still unconfirmed
- The project will be located near Cergy-Pontoise.
- The project will be led by Qiddiya.
- The project currently lacks approval from Japanese rights holders.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of licensing agreements from Japanese rights holders
- Official groundbreaking date for the Cergy-Pontoise site
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (21)
- Reuters — France, Saudi Arabia agree on €6 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park project near Paris
- politico.eu — Saudi Arabia to invest €6B in massive French theme park site
- Deadline — Saudi Arabia To Invest $7 Billion In Three Theme Parks Near Paris
- BBC — Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
- Le Monde.fr — Macron hosts Saudi's crown prince for contested visit
- Le Monde.fr — 'Colossal' theme park project near Paris unveiled as Saudi Arabia's MBS visits France
- Euronews.com — Saudi Arabia to pump €6 billion into building three theme parks near Paris
- Al Jazeera — France, Saudi Arabia agree on $7bn theme park project near Paris
- Nikkei Asia — Saudi Arabia, France agree on $7bn 'Dragon Ball Z' theme park project near Paris
- CNBC — Dragon Ball Z theme park gets $7 billion green light
- France 24 — New Saudi-backed manga-themed amusement park set to open near Paris
- asia.nikkei.com — Saudi Arabia, France agree on $7bn 'Dragon Ball Z' theme park project near Paris
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