Six Flags Qiddiya City to open on December 31, 2025
Minister of
Media Salman Al-Dossary announced that Saudi Arabia is closing 2025 with
“another chapter of ambition and success,” highlighting the Kingdom’s stability
and major national achievements. His remarks came during a government press
conference in Riyadh marking the completion of Six Flags Qiddiya City.
The announcement was made alongside Abdullah
Al-Dawood, board member and managing director of Qiddiya
Investment Company, who confirmed that Six Flags Qiddiya City is now
complete, while Aquaarabia has
exceeded 95 percent completion. The official opening of Six Flags Qiddiya City
is scheduled for December 31.
Al-Dawood said the opening represents Qiddiya’s
first operational entertainment asset and a transformative milestone in the
project’s development. “Qiddiya is shaping the future of entire sectors,” he
noted, adding that Six Flags will significantly strengthen the Kingdom’s
entertainment landscape.
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He highlighted that Six Flags Qiddiya features
five major rides designed for record-breaking experiences, led by the Falcon
Roller Coaster, which has set three world records as the longest, fastest, and
tallest roller coaster globally. The park also introduces cutting-edge
entertainment technologies debuting in the region, reinforcing Qiddiya’s status
as a global destination for world-class entertainment.
Al-Dawood explained that the launch of Six
Flags marks the start of a phased rollout of nearly 70 assets across Qiddiya,
to be announced gradually. Construction is already underway on several major
developments, including Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium, the Performing Arts
Center, Speed Track, Mercedes-Benz Performance World, golf clubs, and a gaming
and esports zone.
Minister Al-Dossary also announced that
Qiddiya will host the Impact
Makers Forum (ImpaQ) and revealed plans, in collaboration with partners, to
establish the “IMPAC House in Qiddiya.” The initiative aims to serve as a
global platform bringing together influencers from around the world to foster
innovation and cross-border impact.
He noted that the term “Qiddiya” reached
nearly 19 billion impressions in the first half of the year and more than 27
billion globally in the second half, reflecting growing local and international
interest in the project.
Referring to the historic Tuwaiq Mountains,
Al-Dossary said they are evolving from a silent witness of history into a
living stage for the future. “In Saudi Arabia, we do not start where others
end; we start where others dream,” he said.
Reviewing national achievements, Al-Dossary
said 2025 strengthened security, accelerated growth, expanded investment
opportunities, and saw the Kingdom host major international events. He added
that the 2026 general budget prioritizes development and social programs,
placing citizens’ welfare at the forefront.
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He highlighted progress in economic
diversification, noting that non-oil activities contributed 55.4 percent of
real GDP in the third quarter of 2025. Homeownership among Saudi families
reached 65.4 percent by the end of 2024, while average life expectancy rose to
79.7 years, up from 74 years in 2016.
The minister emphasized youth empowerment and
workforce localization, citing seven decisions implemented in early 2025 to
localize 311 professions, increasing Saudi participation in key sectors.
Al-Dossary
also pointed to the Riyadh Metro’s performance, stating it achieved a global
punctuality rate of 99.8 percent in 2025 and served 120 million passengers from
its launch through October. He added that the first phase of the Metro’s
seventh line is planned for 2026, connecting Diriyah Gate in the north to the
Qiddiya project southwest of Riyadh.
Source:
Saudi Gazette
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