France and Saudi Arabia partner on $7 billion theme park near Paris

France and Saudi Arabia have signed a €6 billion ($7 billion) agreement to develop an amusement park near Paris, following discussions between French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The project will include three theme parks, creating approximately 22,000 jobs and led by Qiddiya, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. Additional agreements cover sectors such as energy, AI, and defense, highlighting a growing economic partnership between the two nations.

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