Biggest Water Theme Park in the Region 'Aquarabia' Joins Six Flags Qiddiya City

Located in Qiddiya City, Aquarabia will complement Six Flags Qiddiya City, the city's flagship theme park. SPA
Located in Qiddiya City, Aquarabia will complement Six Flags Qiddiya City, the city's flagship theme park. SPA
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Biggest Water Theme Park in the Region 'Aquarabia' Joins Six Flags Qiddiya City

Located in Qiddiya City, Aquarabia will complement Six Flags Qiddiya City, the city's flagship theme park. SPA
Located in Qiddiya City, Aquarabia will complement Six Flags Qiddiya City, the city's flagship theme park. SPA

The Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has announced the launch of Aquarabia, the first water theme park of its kind in Saudi Arabia and the largest in the region.

Located in Qiddiya City, Aquarabia will complement Six Flags Qiddiya City, the city's flagship theme park and the first Six Flags park to be designed and built outside of North America.

Embracing Qiddiya's Power of Play philosophy, Aquarabia will be Saudi's first home-grown water theme park and will draw visitors from across the globe with its twenty-two rides and family-friendly water-based experiences. This includes four world records, including the world's tallest water coaster, the tallest drop body slide, the tallest water slide, and the longest mat racer.

Aquarabia will also offer the first underwater adventure ride featuring fully submersible vehicles. Adrenaline lovers will enjoy an extreme watersports zone dedicated to rafting, kayaking, canyoneering, free solo climbing and cliff jumping, as well as the Kingdom's first surf pool. Moreover, Aquarabia will offer immersive, narrative-based design elements and attractions seldom seen in water parks, with its theming based around ancient desert wellsprings and Qiddiya’s wildlife seeking an oasis.

Aquarabia will complement Qiddiya City's theme park offering with the previously announced Six Flags Qiddiya City, a thrill park that will push the boundaries of the possible with twenty-eight rides and attractions.

Six Flags Qiddiya City will feature five world record-breaking coasters spread across six uniquely themed lands: Sirocco Tower, the world’s tallest free standing shot tower ride; Gyropsin, the world’s tallest pendulum ride; Spitfire, the world’s tallest inverted top hat coaster; Iron Rattler, the world’s tallest tilt coaster; and the Falcons Flight, the world's tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster which will run parallel to the F1 track.

Aquarabia and Six Flags Qiddiya City are located within Qiddiya City in an entirely walkable neighborhood where visitors can find a unique selection of activities and a broad range of hotels, dining options and even a green oasis to unwind and recharge between exhilarating rides and adrenaline-pumping experiences. Through innovative design and infrastructure, visitors will move around effortlessly, minimizing journey time and maximizing enjoyment. The seamless connection between both new parks is a statement that in Qiddiya City, every moment spent exploring is filled with excitement.



Saudi Economic and Development Affairs Council Discusses Report on Performance of State Budget

File photo: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs a meeting of the Economic and Development Affairs Council. Asharq Al-Awsat
File photo: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs a meeting of the Economic and Development Affairs Council. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Economic and Development Affairs Council Discusses Report on Performance of State Budget

File photo: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs a meeting of the Economic and Development Affairs Council. Asharq Al-Awsat
File photo: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs a meeting of the Economic and Development Affairs Council. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia’s Economic and Development Affairs Council has held a meeting via videoconference, discussing several issues, including the performance of the state budget, the Saudi Press Agency reported Saturday.
At the beginning, the council reviewed the quarterly economic report of the Ministry of Economy and Planning, which includes an analysis of key global economic developments, and the national economic progress. The Kingdom saw positive economic growth of 2.8% in the third quarter, SPA said.
The report addresses future national economic forecasts issued by relevant government entities, international funds, and agencies, as well as proposed insights and recommendations to address global economic challenges.
The council also reviewed the third-quarter report submitted by the Ministry of Finance, on the performance of the state budget for fiscal year 2024. The report includes a detailed overview of financial performance up to the end of the third quarter, covering revenue, expenditure, and public debt indicators.
It highlighted results reaffirming the Kingdom's continued support for development projects, strengthening social care and protection systems, and advancing the implementation of major projects and programs under Saudi Vision 2030.
This underscores the effectiveness of structural economic reforms, efforts in economic diversification, and the systematic approach aligned with the Saudi Vision 2030.
The council also reviewed the report of Ministry of Commerce presentation, regarding the report of Standing Committee for Price Monitoring for the third quarter of 2024.
The report addresses the roles of the entities participating in the committee, key insights during the specified period, global price trends, an overview of consumption patterns, price and inflation indicators in the Kingdom, and details regarding consumer goods prices in the third quarter. Moreover, it outlines the measures taken to ensure the availability of goods and strengthen stockpiles to maintain price stability.
The council made the necessary decisions and recommendations.