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Saudi Arabia and France partner to establish new theme parks

From DR Nyheder · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Saudi Arabia and France have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish three new theme parks near Paris.
  • The investment in these parks is estimated at six billion euros, with one park planned to have a manga theme.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron described the agreement as "extraordinary," anticipating it will create 22,000 jobs and become a new global destination.

Saudi Arabia and France are joining forces to develop a major new entertainment complex northwest of Paris. A memorandum of understanding was signed by French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, outlining plans for three new theme parks in the Cergy-Pontoise area.

The ambitious project involves an investment of six billion euros. One of the proposed parks is set to feature a manga theme, catering to fans of Japanese comics and animation. President Macron, a self-proclaimed enthusiast of manga, hailed the agreement as "extraordinary."

Macron expressed his optimism about the project's potential impact, stating on X (formerly Twitter), "Six billion euros in investment. 22,000 jobs created. Nothing like it has been seen since Disneyland Paris. A new global destination. Here in France."

The initiative aims to create a significant new tourist attraction, comparable in scale and impact to the establishment of Disneyland Paris. The collaboration underscores deepening ties between France and Saudi Arabia, with a focus on cultural and economic exchange.

Six billion euros in investment. 22,000 jobs created. Nothing like it has been seen since Disneyland Paris. A new global destination. Here in France.

— Emmanuel MacronDescribing the agreement on X (formerly Twitter).
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Originally published by DR Nyheder in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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