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New £5 billion manga theme park to be built near Paris in Saudi Arabia deal

Emmanuel Macron compared it to the construction of Disneyland

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Saudi Arabia Goes Big on Dragon Ball Z. A $7 Billion Theme Park Deal Wil Be Built In France.

The project will be financed by Qiddiya, the Saudi entertainment developer backed by the kingdom's Public Investment Fund.

International Business Times · Aug 25

The Guardian view on the French left: division makes Marine Le Pen’s path to the Élysée more straightforward

Editorial: Two years ago, progressive parties allied to see off the far right in a parliamentary election. Ahead of a seismic presidential election, that unity is missing

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion into building three theme parks near Paris

The parks are set to be constructed in Cergy-Pontoise to the northwest of Paris and are expected to include a manga-themed attraction.

Euronews · Aug 24

Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in theme parks near Paris, Macron says

France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed an agreement for the oil-rich Gulf kingdom to invest €6 billion to create three amusement parks near Paris, including one likely to be a manga-themed park, the French presidential office said. The announcement came during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit focused…

France 24 · Aug 24

Saudi Arabia to invest €6bn in building theme parks near Paris

France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed a memo of understanding for a €6 billion Saudi investment to create three theme parks near Paris, the office of the French president said.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 24

AG.AL wins the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship, ending Falcons’ reign

AG.AL denied Team Falcons a historic three-peat, clinching the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship via a dramatic Trackmania final in Paris — the first EWC held outside Saudi Arabia.

Dot Esports · Aug 24

Esports World Cup crowns champions in Paris after move from Riyadh

The China-based AG.AL claimed the $7 million Club Championship as the seven-week tournament wrapped up its first edition outside Saudi Arabia after a short-notice relocation to France.

Euronews · Aug 24

French election 2027: Poll puts Mélenchon in contention for run-off

Eight months before the presidential election, Jean-Luc Mélenchon is surging in the polls. The LFI leader could now reach the run-off, while the left is split between his bid and the alternative championed by Raphaël Glucksmann.

Euronews · Aug 24

Burnham accuses Russia of ‘outrageous threats’ against UK as he visits Kyiv

Moscow warns of increased tensions with Britain as PM offers Ukraine declassified details of missile components

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24