Saudi Arabia has officially opened its first Six Flags theme park, unveiling a lineup of record-breaking rides that place the Kingdom firmly on the global thrill-seeker map. Six Flags Qiddiya City, located southwest of Riyadh, welcomed its first visitors this week, marking the launch of the country’s first Six Flags destination and the first Six Flags park built entirely outside North America. The opening also represents the first major attraction to come online at Qiddiya City, one of Saudi Arabia’s flagship leisure projects under Vision 2030. Five world records in one park The park opens with five rides that collectively set global benchmarks across speed, height and scale, making it one of the most extreme theme parks ever built. At the centre of attention is Falcons Flight, now the world’s tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster. The ride reaches speeds of up to 250 km/h, climbs to 195 metres and stretches over four kilometres, completing its run in just under three minutes. Thrill seekers will also find Sirocco Tower, the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower, plunging riders from 145 metres at close to 130 km/h. Gyrospin, the tallest pendulum ride ever built, swings riders to heights equivalent to a Boeing […]