Saudi Arabia To Invest $7 Billion In Three Theme Parks Near Paris
France and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday for a 6 billion euro ($7 billion) investment to build a three-park entertainment complex near Paris. The project will be led by Qiddiya, a Saudi Arabian subsidiary. A primary feature of the development is a theme park inspired by the Dragon Ball Z manga and anime series. The agreement was reached during a visit by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to meet with President Emmanuel Macron.
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- ✓ Saudi Arabia and France agreed to a 6 billion euro ($7 billion) investment for theme parks near Paris.
- ✓ The project consists of a three-park entertainment complex.
- ✓ The complex includes a theme park inspired by Dragon Ball Z.
- ✓ Qiddiya, a Saudi Arabian subsidiary, will lead the project.
What changed
France and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding for a 6 billion euro entertainment complex near Cergy-Pontoise.
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Saudi Arabia to invest $7 billion in Paris-area theme park complex
France and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday for a 6 billion euro ($7 billion) investment to build a three-park entertainment complex near Paris. The project will be led by Qiddiya, a Saudi Arabian subsidiary. A primary feature of the development is a theme park inspired by the Dragon Ball Z manga and anime series. The agreement was reached during a visit by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to meet with President Emmanuel Macron.
Why it matters
The investment arrives amid a contested visit by the Saudi Crown Prince to France. This project represents a significant expansion of Saudi entertainment investments into Europe.
What is confirmed
- Saudi Arabia and France agreed to a 6 billion euro ($7 billion) investment for theme parks near Paris.
- The project consists of a three-park entertainment complex.
- The complex includes a theme park inspired by Dragon Ball Z.
- Qiddiya, a Saudi Arabian subsidiary, will lead the project.
- President Emmanuel Macron and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reached the agreement during the Saudi leader's visit to France.
Still unconfirmed
- The complex will be located specifically near Cergy-Pontoise.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the specific site location
- Detailed construction timelines for the three parks
- Final architectural plans for the Dragon Ball Z attraction
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (13)
- Reuters — France, Saudi Arabia agree on €6 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park project near Paris
- Deadline — Saudi Arabia To Invest $7 Billion In Three Theme Parks Near Paris
- Al Jazeera — Saudi Arabia’s MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect
- 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
- Al Jazeera — France, Saudi Arabia agree on $7bn theme park project near Paris
- asia.nikkei.com — Saudi Arabia, France agree on $7bn 'Dragon Ball Z' theme park project near Paris
- finance.yahoo.com — Saudi Arabia to fund €6 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park near Paris
- www.khaama.com — Saudi Arabia and France Agree on €6 Billion Theme Park Project Near Paris
- www.dailysabah.com — Saudi Arabia to invest $7B to construct 3 theme parks near Paris
- tbreak.com — France and Saudi Arabia to Build a $7 Billion Dragon Ball Z Theme Park Near Paris
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