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France and Saudi Arabia Partner on $7 Billion Dragon Ball Z Theme Park Near Paris

France and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a $7 billion project to build a Dragon Ball Z-themed amusement park near Paris, with Saudi Arabia also planning a cultural center in the city. This initiative, backed by Qiddiya Investment Company, is expected to rival the scale of Disneyland Paris.

25 Aug, 04:30 — 25 Aug, 11:52
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual8h ago

France and Saudi Arabia plan Dragon Ball Z theme park near Paris

France and Saudi Arabia plan to invest $7bn in three amusement parks near Paris, including one based on Japanese manga.

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cnbcMostly Factual4h ago

Dragon Ball Z theme park gets $7 billion green light

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agree on a $7 bn investment in the anime theme park.

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France 24High4h ago

New Saudi-backed manga-themed amusement park set to open near Paris

On the heels of a visit from Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince to Paris, there’s a lot of talk about one of the investments his country is making here in France. It's a set of attractions that includes a massive manga-themed amusement park in the greater Paris region, with a total investment of six billion euros.

By FRANCE24

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DawnMostly Factual5h ago

'The matter is being viewed positively': Official says Bangladesh interested in joining Makkah defence pact

Bangladesh has expressed interest in participating in the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, a top diplomat said Monday. “We have expressed our interest in the Makkah Defence pact […] Bangladesh is now a country of recognition. The partners in West Asia (Middle East), the partners in the Muslim world around the globe are now inviting the leadership of Bangladesh, especially the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, to be with them in many places,...

By [email protected] (Anadolu Agency)

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irish-independent9h ago

Saudis plan ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park in Paris ‘to rival Disneyland’

Proposal devoted to anime sensation is the latest front in kingdom’s campaign to project soft power

By Henry Samuel

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seeking-alphaMixed2h ago

New Saudi-backed theme parks in France could be a long-term threat to Disneyland Paris

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saudi-gazetteMixed1h ago

Saudi Arabia to establish cultural center in Paris, strengthening cultural ties with France

PARIS — A Saudi cultural center will be established in Paris, the Ministry of Culture announced on the sidelines of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s official visit to France. Aimed at further strengthening Saudi-French cultural relations, the center will offer programs and establish partnerships with leading institutions, bringing together cultural organizations and creatives to showcase the culture and heritage of both countries. The center will also deepen cultural ties across various sec...

By Saudi Gazette

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