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Macron announces €6 billion Saudi-backed theme park project, biggest since Disneyland Paris

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron announced a €6 billion Saudi-backed investment to develop three theme parks in Cergy-Pontoise, northwest of Paris, describing the project as unprecedented and the biggest development of its kind in France since Disneyland Paris.Macron on Monday said the project, backed by Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya, is expected to create 22,000 jobs and establish a new global…

Macron announces €6 billion Saudi-backed theme park project, biggest since Disneyland Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a €6 billion investment from Saudi Arabia to build three theme parks in Cergy-Pontoise, northwest of Paris, hailed as the most significant development of its kind in France since Disneyland Paris. The ambitious project, backed by Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya, aims to generate 22,000 jobs and establish a new global entertainment hub in France.

"An extraordinary announcement," Macron declared on X, praising the Saudi partnership for its confidence in France's talent and economic future. The investment, part of the "Choose France" initiative, will fund a Dragon Ball-themed park among others, showcasing France's appeal for ambitious global ventures. This follows a visit by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, strengthening economic ties between the two nations.

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