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Mon, 24 Aug 2026 Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris

The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia.
A €6bn deal between France and Saudi Arabia has been agreed upon, which includes the construction of three theme parks near Paris. One of the parks will be manga-themed and inspired by Dragon Ball Z, a popular Japanese franchise. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed enthusiasm for the project, citing his own interest in manga, particularly Dragon Ball Z. The theme parks are expected to create around 2,000 jobs and will open in stages over several years. The deal is part of a deeper partnership between France and Saudi Arabia, which aims to diversify its economy away from oil revenues.