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France and Saudi Arabia $7bn theme park deal near Paris
The story so farOne of the parks is expected to be themed around the Dragon Ball Z franchise, according to Reuters and Nikkei Asia. The theme park deal was one of a broader package of agreements spanning energy, defence, AI, and tourism signed during MBS's Paris visit, with total deals reported at more than $10 billion. Macron's decision to welcome Mohammed bin Salman has drawn criticism, with commentators questioning whether Western governments are prioritising economic interests over human rights concerns, according to Der Spiegel's foreign correspondent.
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How it developed
France and Saudi Arabia $7bn theme park deal near Paris
- One of the parks is expected to be themed around the Dragon Ball Z franchise, according to Reuters and Nikkei Asia.
- The theme park deal was one of a broader package of agreements spanning energy, defence, AI, and tourism signed during MBS's Paris visit, with total deals reported at more than $10 billion.
- Macron's decision to welcome Mohammed bin Salman has drawn criticism, with commentators questioning whether Western governments are prioritising economic interests over human rights concerns, according to Der Spiegel's foreign correspondent.
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