France and Saudi Arabia have finalized a €6bn investment to construct three theme parks near Paris, including one themed around the popular anime Dragon Ball Z. This initiative, announced during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's state visit, is expected to create approximately 2,000 jobs and strengthen bilateral ties.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed enthusiasm for the project, likening its scale to that of Disneyland Paris. The parks may be located on the site of the former Mirapolis park, which closed 35 years ago.
Watch for the development timeline and job creation as the parks take shape. With Macron's personal interest in manga, expect cultural events tied to the parks. The collaboration may also influence future French-Saudi projects in entertainment and tourism.