France and Saudi Arabia have agreed to build a manga-themed amusement park near Paris, inspired by the Dragon Ball Z franchise. The project, financed by Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Investment Company, is expected to create 22,000 jobs.
This significant investment highlights France's appeal for foreign capital and Saudi Arabia's ambition to diversify its economy and expand its global presence in the leisure industry.
France and Saudi Arabia have formalized an agreement to build a massive €6 billion ($7 billion) entertainment complex near Paris, featuring a Dragon Ball Z-themed park. French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed the deal at the Elysée Palace. The new development is expected to include three theme parks, hotels, catering facilities, and housing, with one park inspired by the popular Japanese franchise Dragon Ball Z. The project, located on the former site of the Mirapolis theme park, is expected to create 22,000 jobs. The memorandum of understanding is part of a series of agreements between Paris and Riyadh during the Crown Prince's visit. Construction is expected to take several years, with no specific timetable for completion announced.
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