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$347 Million Saudi Entertainment Destination Announced

SEVEN Abha will feature 8 huge attractions, including a family entertainment center with world-class rides, arcade games, and VR areas.

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SEVEN (Saudi Entertainment Ventures), a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced plans to build its 5th entertainment destination in the Kingdom after a $347 cash injection.

The new park will be strategically located between Abha and Khamis Mushait, near the Abha International Airport. The plans for the project are impressive, with eight different zones spanning a total area exceeding 79,000 square meters.

Renowned architectural and design studio Gensler drew inspiration for the park from the ancient stone buildings indigenous to the Aseer region. Meanwhile, the plans follow The Urban Code of Aseer Region, prioritizing “excellence in urban planning, design, landscape, and architecture”.

Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Chairman of the Aseer Development Authority (ASDA), commented: “The Aseer region is experiencing an unprecedented renaissance across various sectors, thanks to the unwavering support from our leadership. SEVEN’s entertainment destination in Abha is a key project for Aseer, supporting our ambition to become a year-round global destination”.

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Chairman of SEVEN, Abdullah AlDawood, added, “Abha represents another ambitious project as part of our efforts to bolster the entertainment sector throughout the Kingdom. By 2030, we anticipate a GDP contribution exceeding SAR 4 billion and over 5 million visitors. Moreover, this project will create hundreds of direct and indirect job opportunities for the people of Aseer”.

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SEVEN Abha will feature eight distinct zones or attractions, including a family entertainment center with arcade games, world-class rides, and virtual reality areas. Additionally, Discovery Adventures, a jungle-themed edutainment attraction, has been developed in partnership with Warner Bros, and there will also be a PLAY-DOH-themed entertainment center courtesy of Hasbro.

Finally, the massive entertainment site will offer indoor golfing, live entertainment, multi-level e-karting, futuristic bowling, and a 10-screen AMC cinema.

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UAE Prepares To Launch Two Satellites: Thuraya-2 And MBZ-SAT

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council yesterday.

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HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council in Dubai on December 16, 2024. The session highlighted the UAE’s ambitious space plans and took stock of the sector’s economic progress.

The council emphasized the growing role of private companies in advancing space technologies, noting that their contributions are now equal to that of the public sector. Members also praised initiatives like the Space Economic Zones Programme, which are designed to fuel innovation and investment in the space industry.

Discussing the UAE’s space journey, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum remarked, “The national space sector continues to grow and advance, and we take immense pride in the remarkable achievements we have accomplished over the years”.

Sheikh Hamdan also received updates on two upcoming satellite projects: Thuraya-2 and MBZ-SAT. Thuraya-2, developed by Space42, is slated for launch this December. Meanwhile, the MBZ-SAT, created by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), will soon follow. MBRSC, a major driver of the UAE National Space Programme, continues to lead the nation’s space-related developments.

Space42 took the opportunity to showcase its advancements, including ongoing collaborations between public and private entities. The company also outlined strategies to promote innovation, boost revenue streams, and create new opportunities for growth in the sector.

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The UAE’s current projects build on a growing legacy of space exploration. Back in 2020, the nation made headlines with its Mars mission, successfully sending a probe into the planet’s orbit in 2021. This mission, which is now in its second phase as of June 2024, has been collecting critical data to develop a comprehensive diurnal image of Mars.

The UAE also ventured into lunar exploration with an unmanned mission aimed at studying untouched regions of the Moon’s surface. While the probe ultimately crashed during its landing attempt after communication was lost seconds before touchdown, the effort represented a significant step in the country’s exploration ambitions.

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