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Culture home When a Harry Potter pop-up experience opened in Saudi Arabia to much fanfare last winter, it was hailed as the “first of its kind in the kingdom”. Visitors to the 25,000 sq-metre attraction were promised an immersive experience that featured reconstructions of iconic locations in the film series, including Hogwarts’ Great Hall, Diagon Alley and even a Quidditch pitch. If the pop-up represented Saudi Arabia’s first foray into Harry Potter mania, it could soon be diving much deeper into the wizarding world. The Gulf state is lining up alongside Abu Dhabi and Qatar to bankroll Paramount’s $108bn (£80bn) hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros, the Hollywood studio behind the famous film franchise.
Published: December 11, 2025 4:02 pm
Source: The Telegraph — Read original