Islamic fun: Saudis plan Vegas-sized entertainment city, theme park

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Islamic fun: Saudis plan Vegas-sized entertainment city, theme park

by WorldTribune Staff, May 11, 2017 Saudi Arabia said it plans to build a massive entertainment city featuring cultural and sporting venues as well as a safari park and a Six Flags theme park. The 334-square kilometer (129-square miles) city will be about the same size as Las Vegas. According to a statement released by […]

Saudi prince in talks with Six Flags theme parsk as part of ‘Vision 2030’

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Saudi prince in talks with Six Flags theme parsk as part of ‘Vision 2030’

by WorldTribune Staff, June 30, 2016 In a nod to the more than 50 percent of the population under the age of 25, Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Sultan is looking to construct U.S.-style theme parks in the kingdom. Bin Salman, the 30-year-old who has risen swiftly since being appointed deputy crown prince last year, is […]