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
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24.08.2026
Saudi Arabia’s MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect
Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.
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24.08.2026
Why Saudi Arabia is spending billions to become a global Esports power?
Saudi Arabia is betting big on the global gaming industry. It's already gobbled up Electronic Arts in a $55 billion deal and the flagship Esports World Cup is now being held outside the country -- in
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23.08.2026
Strategic talks in Paris show France and Saudi Arabia 'need each other too much'
The Saudi crown prince and French President Emmanuel Macron are to chair on August 24 the first meeting of the Saudi-French strategic partnership council, and a number of agreements arer expected to b
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24.08.2026
Houthis claim strike on Saudi tanker in latest Red Sea escalation
The missile struck a tanker 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, setting it ablaze, in the latest strike under the Houthis' announced blockade of Saudi Arabia, threatening its ability to export millions o
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24.08.2026
With 'rare' Paris talks, France hopes to cash in on Saudi investment programme
Saudi's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Paris to meet France's President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders are to hold talks on a variety of topics, but first and foremost about the situation in
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24.08.2026
France eyes ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park deal during Saudi crown prince visit
A Saudi investment company is behind the "Dragon Ball" project, which could be located in Courdimanche northwest of Paris.
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24.08.2026
Saudi oil logistics roiled again by Houthis’ Red Sea threat
Saudi Arabia's costly workarounds illustrate the ongoing trade friction imposed by a war that's expanded more widely, and dragged on far longer, than initially thought.
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24.08.2026
Macron welcomes Saudi Crown Prince MBS for two-day France visit
Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman was welcomed on Sunday by French President Emmanuel Macron for a two-day visit to the country. Several agreements on health, transport and ene
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23.08.2026
Trump sends Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress for review
US President Donald Trump has submitted a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, an administration official said. The classified pact, sent to Capitol Hill on
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26.08.2026
France and Saudi Arabia plan Dragon Ball Z theme park near Paris
France and Saudi Arabia plan to invest $7bn in three amusement parks near Paris, including one based on Japanese manga.
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25.08.2026
France, Saudi Arabia agree on $7bn theme park project near Paris
Theme park project is among a raft of deals spanning energy, defence, AI and tourism signed during MBS's visit to Paris.
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25.08.2026
‘Dragon Ball’ theme park plans included in France-Saudi Arabia deal
The investment deal will see the construction of three theme parks near Cergy-Pontoise, around 30 kilometers northwest of Paris.
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25.08.2026
France and Saudi Arabia hold talks ranging from Middle East to esports
Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Talks are expected to include the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as new ener
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24.08.2026
Japan makes diplomatic push for safe passage through key Middle East straits
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has visited Saudi Arabia and Oman for six days to talk with his counterparts from the two nations.
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24.08.2026
Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East.
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23.08.2026
Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale war
Gov't forces carried out 81 attacks in the last 24 hours as Houthis claim to have hit two targets in Saudi Arabia.
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21.08.2026
One geography, two states: Saudi Arabia’s security approach to Sudan
Riyadh sees Sudan’s unity and stability as inseparable from its own security across the Red Sea.
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20.08.2026