Saudi Arabia has pledged six billion euros ($7 billion) in funding for the creation of three mega theme parks on the outskirts of the French capital of Paris.
The deal was introduced by French President Emmanuel Macron on social media following the signing of memorandum of understanding between Saudi Arabia and France throughout a go to by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday.
Describing the information as an “extraordinary announcement”, Macron mentioned the three theme parks can be inbuilt Cergy-Pontoise on the outskirts of Paris.
He didn’t give additional particulars on the themes however enflamed a rumor that one could also be dedicated to the Japanese manga Dragon Ball with a remark that he cherished manga.
“You realize of my curiosity in manga. You additionally know of my dedication to draw investments to France that create jobs and take advantage of formidable tasks attainable,” he mentioned.
Macron mentioned the parks would generate 22,000 jobs, with the websites on a scale not seen because the creation Disneyland Paris, which presently welcomes some 16 million guests a yr.
The undertaking is being financed by Saudi leisure and funding group Qiddiya, which is behind the world’s first Dragon Ball theme park at Qiddiya, an leisure and tourism undertaking exterior the capital of Riyadh.
