Alalshikh met with Zimmer to discuss “various projects” the famed film composer could work on, including re-creating the anthem—currently “The Chant of the Saudi Nation,” written by Egyptian composer Abd al-Rahman al-Khatib in 1947—with “different instruments.

The musician, who has worked on hit films including The Lion King and Gladiator, is said to have agreed on the "broad outlines" of a number of projects with officials in the country.

Saudi Arabia is embarking on an ambitious revamp, and its latest move is to give its national anthem a makeover. The country has tapped Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer to work on a new version of "Aash Al-Malik" ("Long Live The King"),

The celebrated German composer met Saudi royal court advisor and chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Alalsheikh to discuss a number of "future projects"... View on euronews