Saudi Arabia agrees to invest €6 billion in theme parks near Paris
France says the Saudi government will fund three amusement parks northwest of Paris, including a site expected to feature manga attractions.
France and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement on Monday for the Gulf kingdom to invest €6 billion in three theme parks near Paris, according to the French presidency. The deal was announced during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to France.
The parks are planned for Cergy-Pontoise, northwest of the capital, and one of the sites is expected to include a manga-themed attraction, French officials said. The project is part of a wider set of bilateral discussions during the visit.
The announcement came as the Saudi crown prince met French leaders while talks also touched on the conflict in the Middle East, according to the presidential office. No timetable for construction was given in the material provided.
The agreement adds to a series of economic ties between France and Saudi Arabia, which have expanded through investment and infrastructure projects in recent years.
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