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Universal Unveils Saudi Arabia Theme Park Plans

12/20/2025

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Universal plans a theme park in Saudi Arabia, per the Wall Street Journal, financed by a Saudi government-backed entity through a licensing deal with Universal.
Comcast Corporation CEO Brian Roberts visited Saudi Arabia for an investment conference and toured Qiddiya.
Disney announced a theme park in Abu Dhabi earlier this year.
Universal previously tried to establish a park in the region with Universal Studios Dubailand, announced in 2007 and abandoned.

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Universal plans a theme park in Saudi Arabia, per the Wall Street Journal, financed by a Saudi government-backed entity through a licensing deal with Universal.
Comcast Corporation CEO Brian Roberts visited Saudi Arabia for an investment conference and toured Qiddiya.
Disney announced a theme park in Abu Dhabi earlier this year.
Universal previously tried to establish a park in the region with Universal Studios Dubailand, announced in 2007 and abandoned.