World's first Transformers-themed attraction to be launched in Saudi Arabia World's first Transformers-themed attraction to be launched in Saudi Arabia
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World’s first Transformers-themed attraction to be launched in Saudi Arabia

World’s first Transformers-themed attraction to be launched in Saudi Arabia

Spanning over 10,000 square metres, the indoor entertainment centre will open at Al Hamra district of Riyadh

Divsha Bhat
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Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed a second licenced agreement with Hasbro, a global branded entertainment company.

Under the agreement, SEVEN will bring the Transformers brand to its entertainment destinations in Saudi Arabia.

The agreement follows an earlier announcement of a licenced agreement between to the two parties for the world’s first PLAY-DOH attractions.

SEVEN have partnered with AOA, an immersive experience design and production firm, to develop the Transformers attractions.

Spanning over 10,000 square metres, the first Transformers attraction will open at SEVEN’s entertainment destination in the Al Hamra district of Riyadh, with two additional attractions set to open at other SEVEN’s entertainment destinations.

The Transformers ride-based attractions will feature thrilling rides and captivating environments that will have guests fully immersed in the action-packed world of the iconic brand.

To complete the overall visitor experience, there will be branded retail, including specially developed merchandise, and themed food and beverage venues, leaving guests feeling as though they have stepped into the Transformers universe.

Abdullah Al Dawood, chairman, SEVEN, said: “We are delighted to once again be partnering with Hasbro to bring this iconic brand to the kingdom. We continue to cement our position as the national champion of the kingdom’s entertainment sector, strengthening the entertainment ecosystem with our strategic partnerships to bring a wide range of attractions for the people of Saudi Arabia to enjoy.”

Matt Proulx, VP – Location Based Entertainment at Hasbro, said: “By partnering with SEVEN in the kingdom, we can bring even more truly unique experiences to fans of Transformers and PLAY-DOH. We’re sure that these new immersive attractions will entertain and delight generations of fans and families for many years to come.”

SEVEN is investing more than SAR50bn to build 21 entertainment destinations which will provide innovative entertainment experiences and global partnerships from within the sector.

The upcoming projects are located in 14 cities across the country: Riyadh, Kharj, Makkah, Jeddah, Taif, Dammam, Khobar, Al Ahsa, Madinah, Yanbu, Abha, Jizan, Buraidah and Tabuk.

Read: Saudi Arabia’s SEVEN to invest SAR50bn to develop entertainment destinations in 14 cities

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