Universal Studios to Build Theme Park in Saudi Arabia

Universal Studios to build theme park in Saudi Arabia

Universal Studios is considering building its first Middle East theme park in Saudi Arabia, in a deal with the Public Investment Fund. Comcast Chief Executive Brian Roberts was in Riyadh last month and visited a government-backed entertainment district that could be home to the venue, The Wall Street Journal reported. Comcast, which owns Universal Studios, has not yet finalized a deal and any new park is unlikely to open until the 2030s.The talk…

Universal Studios in talks to open theme park in Saudi Arabia: Reprt

Universal Studios is reportedly planning to establish a theme park in Saudi Arabia. The idea is currently in the concept stage. According to a report by Wall Street Journal, the theme park is being planned by Comcast, the parent company of Universal Studios. The proposed park is expected to be part of Qiddiya city, a large-scale entertainment, sports and tourism destination located southwest of Riyadh. No official timeline has been announced, al…

Universal Studios Eyes Middle East Expansion to Compete With Disney

Universal Studios is looking to open a theme park in Saudi Arabia, just months after the Walt Disney Company announced its Abu Dhabi expansion. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Universal Studios’ parent company, Comcast, is exploring options for a new park in Saudi Arabia. One location being discussed in Qiddiya, which is known for entertainment, sports, and tourism. It is located southwest of Riyadh. Comcast CEO Brian Roberts confirme…

Universal in early planning stages for new Saudi Arabia theme park

Universal Destinations & Experiences is in the early planning stages to build a new theme park in Saudi Arabia, the Wall Street Journal reports.According to the WSJ, Universal is carrying out the initial concept work for the park, which could be financed by a Saudi government-backed entity as part of a licensing deal with Universal.Universal is yet to complete a deal for its planned multibillion-dollar project in Saudi, and the WSJ reports that …

Universal Studios to build multi-billion dollar theme park in Saudi

US entertainment behemoth, Universal Studios, is planning to construct a multibillion dollar theme park in Saudi Arabia's new leisure hub, Qiddiya.

Universal Studios mulls building theme park in Qiddiya

US theme park operator Universal Studios is reportedly exploring the possibility of building a multibillion-dollar attraction in Saudi Arabia. Talks are at an early stage though a unit of Comcast, the theme park operator’s parent company, is carrying out initial concept work, the Wall Street Journal reported, quoting unidentified sources. A Saudi government-backed entity could finance the potential park through a licensing deal with Universal, t…