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.

Saudi Arabia is in talks with Oscar-winning musician Hans Zimmer so that he can recreate the Kingdom's national anthem using different instruments. Read More: Jeddah’s Oldest School Set to Become a Cu

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 in talks with composer Hans Zimmer to reimagine its national anthem using various instruments. Additional projects include a musical piece inspired by the country and composing for the film The Battle of Yarmouk.

Hans Zimmer was also presented with the concept of composing an original piece titled Arabia, which would celebrate the nation's cultural heritage

The Oscar-winning composer met with the country's chairman of the General Entertainment Authority to discuss various collaborations.

Saudi Arabia has tapped composer Hans Zimmer to revamp its national anthem as part of its modernisation efforts. Zimmer, known for scores like The Lio