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  "id": 3081810,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia to invest $7bn in theme parks near Paris — French presidency",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/saudi-arabia-to-invest-7bn-in-theme-parks-near-paris-french-presidency",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-24T18:34:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/saudi-arabia-to-invest-7bn-in-theme-parks-near-paris-french-presidency/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, France and Saudi Arabia inked a memorandum of understanding for a $7 billion investment to build three theme parks near Paris, according to the French presidency's Elysee Palace. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia visited France for two days, during which the agreement was signed. The parks, to be built near Cergy-Pontoise, 30 kilometers northwest of Paris, are expected to create over 22,000 direct jobs, surpassing the 20,000 jobs generated by Disneyland Paris, the presidency reported. The investment will see the establishment of three theme parks, with at least one likely to focus on manga, including the popular Japanese franchise Dragon Ball Z, as per an adviser to President Emmanuel Macron. The project, led by Qiddiya investment firm, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, will be constructed and opened in stages over several years, with no set opening date announced yet.",
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia plans a $7 billion investment to build three new theme parks near Paris, including a manga-themed attraction, creating 22,000 jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/saudi-arabia-to-invest-7bn-in-theme-parks-near-paris-french-presidency/",
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    "Saudi Arabia to invest $7bn in three theme parks near Paris",
    "Parks to create over 22,000 direct jobs, surpassing Disneyland Paris",
    "Investment led by Qiddiya firm, subsidiary of Saudi sovereign wealth fund"
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      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Attorney General meets Georgian ambassador to Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/attorney-general-meets-georgian-ambassador-to-saudi-arabia",
        "published": "2026-08-24T16:38:32.000Z"
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in theme parks near Paris, Macron says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/saudi-arabia-to-invest-6-billion-in-theme-parks-near-paris-macron-says",
        "published": "2026-08-24T18:13:11.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia to invest $7bn in theme parks near Paris — French presidency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/saudi-arabia-to-invest-7bn-in-theme-parks-near-paris-french-presidency-3083135",
        "published": "2026-08-24T18:40:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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