started · updated
Saudi Arabia and France agree to €6 billion theme park project near Paris
France and Saudi Arabia have agreed to a €6 billion ($7 billion) investment to develop a major leisure destination near Paris. The project, announced during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to France, involves the construction of three theme parks in the Cergy-Pontoise area, northwest of the capital.
One of the three planned parks is expected to be themed around the popular Japanese manga and anime franchise Dragon Ball Z. The development is being led by Qiddiya, a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. The project is anticipated to create approximately 22,000 direct jobs.
The initiative reportedly stems from a shared interest in manga expressed by President Emmanuel Macron and the Crown Prince during a meeting in December 2024. Construction is expected to be carried out in stages over several years, though an official opening date has not yet been announced.
Entities
Cergy-Pontoise · Emmanuel Macron · Mohammed bin Salman · Public Investment Fund · Qiddiya · Qiddiya Investment Company · Valérie Pécresse · Île-de-France
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The project was inspired by a shared interest in manga and Dragon Ball Z between President Macron and the Crown Prince. theglittersonline.com.ng · www.gamereactor.nl
- [● 23 SOURCES] The construction will be carried out in stages, but no official opening date has been announced. theglittersonline.com.ng · gamersrd.com · nap.ba · wtxnews.com · artnewsjapan.com · +13 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The agreement was signed during a visit to France by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. theglittersonline.com.ng · actuanews.fr · www.gamereactor.nl · nap.ba · artnewsjapan.com · +6 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] France and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding for a €6 billion ($7 billion) investment to create three theme parks near Paris. theglittersonline.com.ng · www.planet-today.com · wtxnews.com · nap.ba · amigoearuba.com · +16 more
- [● 30 SOURCES] The theme parks will be located near Cergy-Pontoise, approximately 30 kilometers northwest of Paris. theglittersonline.com.ng · actuanews.fr · www.gamereactor.nl · wtxnews.com · www.planet-today.com · +16 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] The project is expected to create approximately 22,000 direct jobs. theglittersonline.com.ng · actuanews.fr · www.gamereactor.nl · wtxnews.com · www.planet-today.com · +17 more
- [● 27 SOURCES] One of the three planned theme parks is expected to be themed around manga, specifically Dragon Ball Z. theglittersonline.com.ng · actuanews.fr · www.gamereactor.nl · wtxnews.com · www.planet-today.com · +16 more
- [● 29 SOURCES] The investment will be led by Qiddiya, a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. theglittersonline.com.ng · www.gamereactor.nl · wtxnews.com · www.planet-today.com · thegeekiary.com · +18 more
- [DISPUTED] One of the three planned theme parks is expected to be manga-themed, specifically featuring Dragon Ball Z. theglittersonline.com.ng · actuanews.fr · www.gamereactor.nl · gamersrd.com · nap.ba · +3 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The construction of the parks will take place in stages, and an opening date has not yet been announced. theglittersonline.com.ng · artnewsjapan.com · economymiddleeast.com · nap.ba · wtxnews.com · +2 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] The project originated from a discussion between President Macron and the Crown Prince in December 2024 regarding their shared interest in manga. theglittersonline.com.ng · www.gamereactor.nl · www.planet-today.com · thegeekiary.com · www.gamereactor.pt · +12 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The theme parks will be located near Cergy-Pontoise, northwest of Paris. theglittersonline.com.ng · actuanews.fr · www.gamereactor.nl