In a statement released following Saudi Arabia’s announcement, UAE-based Majid Al Futtaim said, “These are exciting times and will work with the Kingdom to extend the footprint of our VOX Cinemas brand to Saudi Arabia in the months ahead. Majid Al Futtaim has a considerable and expanding presence in Saudi Arabia with more than 14 billion riyals [Dh13.7 billion] invested in current and announced projects across retail, leisure and fashion, creating more than 114,000 direct and indirect job opportunities.”