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Saudi Arabia To Invest $7 Billion In Three Theme Parks Near Paris
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Key Points:
- Saudi Arabia has committed six billion euros ($7 billion) to develop three mega theme parks near Paris, as announced by French President Emmanuel Macron following a memorandum of understanding signed during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit.
- The theme parks will be located in Cergy-Pontoise on the outskirts of Paris, with potential themes including one inspired by the Japanese manga Dragon Ball, reflecting Macron's personal interest.
- The project is expected to create 22,000 jobs and represents the largest theme park development in France since Disneyland Paris, which currently attracts around 16 million visitors annually.
- Financing comes from Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya entertainment and investment group, known for developing the world's first Dragon Ball theme park near Riyadh.
