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Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) has entered Qiddiya Investment Company’s (QIC), a global leader in entertainment and developer of the concept of play, group of companies.
The move enhances the entertainment ecosystem and achieves integration between QIC’s activities in the sector.
By joining QIC, SEVEN supports the group’s objectives in developing the concept of play, enhancing local talents and capabilities, as well as improving the quality of life across Saudi Arabia.
SEVEN will continue to redefine the concept of entertainment in Saudi Arabia and elevate the entertainment experience for visitors by developing and operating 21 entertainment projects in 14 Saudi cities. Investments will total more than $13.3 billion.
SEVEN has announced a series of partnerships with globally renowned attraction brands such as Transformers and Play Doh from Hasbro, Discovery Adventures from Warner Bros., Hot Wheels from Mattel, Clip ‘n Climb, and Flow House. This offering is further complemented with handpicked retail and food and dining options for all tastes. This follows a series of key announcements in Riyadh, Tabuk, Al Madinah and Yanbu, in addition to nine additional projects that will be unveiled in the coming period.
The announcement of ownership follows the launch of Qiddiya City’s urban plan and global branding in December 2023. Qiddiya seeks to become a leading entertainment, sports and culture powerhouse in the near future, aiming to welcome 48 million visitors annually to enjoy Qiddiya City’s world-class attractions and unique experiences.
PIF launched SEVEN in 2017, while Qiddiya stands as a PIF giga-project. SEVEN reflects PIF’s efforts to develop and empower promising sectors in Saudi Arabia and will contribute to diversifying the economy and increasing the growth of non-oil GDP to meet the aims of Saudi Vision 2030.
Entertainment is one of PIF’s primary strategic local growth sectors, with an aim to enhance integration between projects and companies owned by PIF and increase their operational efficiency. SEVEN will leverage Qiddiya’s capabilities and opportunities to grow investment.
