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Hadayieq
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Hadayieq Egypt
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hadayieq.com
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Private
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Hadayieq Egypt is a privately-held, Cairo-based national-scale development platform that develops, manages, and operates zoological parks and major recreational landscapes across Egypt. Its flagship project is El Genena, the redevelopment of Giza Zoo and Orman Gardens into an 80+ acre integrated smart ecological destination preserving 150 years of heritage, with upcoming pipeline projects at Mansoura Zoo and Alexandria Zoo. The company's core operating model is a public-private partnership framework in which it partners with Egyptian government entities for access to sovereign heritage assets, then layers in private-sector capital, design, and operations to redevelop and run the destinations. Revenue is generated through a mix of destination operations and exclusive on-site concession partnerships, exemplified by Edita Food Industries' role as the exclusive snacking partner at El Genena.

The technology layer is built around smart infrastructure and digital ecosystems delivered through a strategic technology partnership with e&, while financial partners CIB and Beltone provide banking and advisory support. Hadayieq positions itself on three pillars: strategic long-term asset development, public-private collaboration, and technology integration, targeting world-class design and operational standards for heritage destinations. The customer base is dual-sided: government counterparties providing asset access and B2B concession partners providing commercial services, with end consumers (visitors) as the downstream user base. Following a 2023 management changeover, the company has re-platformed around the El Genena Masterplan unveiled in 2026, with leadership under CEO Walid Shaban, Chairman Mohamed Kamel, and VP Mogeeb Rashdan.

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Hadayieq Egypt is a Cairo-based private development platform that redevelops, manages, and operates zoological parks and major recreational landscapes across Egypt, led by flagship project El Genena (Giza Zoo and Orman Gardens) with pipeline projects at Mansoura Zoo and Alexandria Zoo.

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Operating
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5,001–10,000
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HeadquartersCairo, Egypt
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Cairo
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Egypt
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Africa
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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Keyword5 values
zoological park development, heritage destination management, recreational landscape redevelopment, public-private partnerships, smart infrastructure integration
Industry3 codes
1Conservation Parks & Private Nature Reserves (Visitor Operations)
CodeTHAAAFABPrimaryNo
2Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Services (Restoration, Wildlife-Safe Operations)
CodeTHAAANAHPrimaryNo
3National Park & Protected Area Tours
CodeTHAJAIAAPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Zoos and Botanical Gardens71213
  • Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions712190
Product category
Heritage Destination Development & Zoological Park Management
Social media profiles1 record
Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

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Cost components6 values
Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Hadayieq is a national-scale development platform that develops, manages, and operates zoological parks and major recreational heritage destinations in Egypt. Its flagship project, El Genena, transforms 80+ acres of historic green assets at Giza Zoo and Orman Gardens into an integrated smart ecological destination preserving 150 years of heritage. The company operates a portfolio of landmark destination redevelopments using strategic public-private collaboration, technology integration, and operational innovation.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Hadayieq is a national-scale development platform that transforms Egypt's iconic heritage destinations into world-class experiences. The company operates a platform-plus-projects architecture centered on its flagship development El Genena (Giza Zoo & Orman Gardens), with additional upcoming destination developments including Mansoura Zoo and Alexandria Zoo. The platform integrates smart infrastructure and digital ecosystems to create future-ready destinations while preserving heritage and ecological value.

Product and service1 record
1El Genena
CategoryFlagship Destination Development
Description

Flagship redevelopment project transforming 80+ acres of Giza Zoo and Orman Gardens into a world-class integrated smart ecological destination that preserves 150 years of heritage, including cultural landmark development, on-site amenities, and family-oriented activities.

Scale indicator6 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership2 partners
1Edita Food Industries S.A.E.
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2026-02-21
Description

Edita signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hadayieq to become the exclusive snacking partner at El Genena (redeveloped Giza Zoo and Orman Garden). The partnership covers the newly integrated cultural landmark representing one of Egypt's most significant cultural destination developments. Edita will contribute to on-site amenities and family-oriented activities as part of a long-term arrangement aimed at enhancing visitor experiences at the historic site.

2e&
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Technology partner providing smart infrastructure and digital ecosystems to power next-generation destinations. e& enables technology integration for creating future-ready heritage destinations through digital infrastructure and smart systems.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Peers8 records
1African Parks
TypeDirect peer
Description

African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that manages and restores national parks across Africa under long-term public-private partnership agreements. It is comparable to Hadayieq for its multi-asset, government-partnered model of operating large-scale natural and heritage destinations.

2Al Ain Zoo
TypeRegional player
Description

Al Ain Zoo is a UAE-based zoological destination that has undergone a multi-year redevelopment into an integrated heritage and wildlife experience. It is comparable to Hadayieq as a Middle East zoo operator pursuing ecological and experiential redevelopment under a national mandate.

3The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
TypeDirect peer
Description

RCU is the Saudi government entity developing AlUla into a world-class heritage and ecotourism destination through public-private partnerships. It mirrors Hadayieq's mandate of transforming national heritage assets into integrated cultural and ecological destinations, with comparable regulatory moats and concession-driven economics.

4Chester Zoo
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Chester Zoo is one of the UK's largest zoological parks and a leading conservation and visitor attraction operator. It is comparable to Hadayieq for its large-scale zoo operations, conservation programming, and ongoing capital reinvestment in destination infrastructure.

5Mandai Wildlife Group
TypeDirect peer
Description

Mandai Wildlife Group operates the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore, redeveloping multiple zoological parks (Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders) into an integrated smart wildlife destination. Like Hadayieq, it is a multi-asset platform combining zoological parks, conservation, and technology-enabled visitor experiences, making it the closest global comparator.

6&Beyond
TypeEmerging player
Description

&Beyond operates luxury safari lodges and conservation experiences across Africa with a strong brand-equity heritage. While more hospitality-focused, it shares Hadayieq's positioning of combining heritage/nature assets, premium visitor experiences, and conservation-driven brand value.

7San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance operates the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park as a conservation-driven zoological platform with significant technology and ecosystem partnerships. It is comparable to Hadayieq as a multi-site zoological destination operator pursuing global standards in animal welfare, education, and visitor experience.

8Dubai Safari Park
TypeRegional player
Description

Dubai Safari Park is a UAE government-developed zoological destination focused on ecological and experiential design. It is comparable to Hadayieq as a Middle East, government-backed zoo redevelopment project targeting international tourism standards.

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Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Named customers1 record

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Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Has app

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Hadayieq

Heritage Destination Development & Zoological Park Managementhadayieq.com

Hadayieq Egypt is a Cairo-based private development platform that redevelops, manages, and operates zoological parks and major recreational landscapes across Egypt, led by flagship project El Genena (Giza Zoo and Orman Gardens) with pipeline projects at Mansoura Zoo and Alexandria Zoo.

What Hadayieq does

Hadayieq Egypt is a privately-held, Cairo-based national-scale development platform that develops, manages, and operates zoological parks and major recreational landscapes across Egypt. Its flagship project is El Genena, the redevelopment of Giza Zoo and Orman Gardens into an 80+ acre integrated smart ecological destination preserving 150 years of heritage, with upcoming pipeline projects at Mansoura Zoo and Alexandria Zoo. The company's core operating model is a public-private partnership framework in which it partners with Egyptian government entities for access to sovereign heritage assets, then layers in private-sector capital, design, and operations to redevelop and run the destinations. Revenue is generated through a mix of destination operations and exclusive on-site concession partnerships, exemplified by Edita Food Industries' role as the exclusive snacking partner at El Genena.

The technology layer is built around smart infrastructure and digital ecosystems delivered through a strategic technology partnership with e&, while financial partners CIB and Beltone provide banking and advisory support. Hadayieq positions itself on three pillars: strategic long-term asset development, public-private collaboration, and technology integration, targeting world-class design and operational standards for heritage destinations. The customer base is dual-sided: government counterparties providing asset access and B2B concession partners providing commercial services, with end consumers (visitors) as the downstream user base. Following a 2023 management changeover, the company has re-platformed around the El Genena Masterplan unveiled in 2026, with leadership under CEO Walid Shaban, Chairman Mohamed Kamel, and VP Mogeeb Rashdan.

Hadayieq firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Hadayieq
Legal name
Hadayieq Egypt
Website
https://hadayieq.com
Company type
Private
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
5,001–10,000 employees
Short description
Hadayieq Egypt is a Cairo-based private development platform that redevelops, manages, and operates zoological parks and major recreational landscapes across Egypt, led by flagship project El Genena (Giza Zoo and Orman Gardens) with pipeline projects at Mansoura Zoo and Alexandria Zoo.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where Hadayieq is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Cairo
HQ country
Egypt
HQ region
Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

Hadayieq business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Hadayieq product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Hadayieq is a national-scale development platform that develops, manages, and operates zoological parks and major recreational heritage destinations in Egypt. Its flagship project, El Genena, transforms 80+ acres of historic green assets at Giza Zoo and Orman Gardens into an integrated smart ecological destination preserving 150 years of heritage. The company operates a portfolio of landmark destination redevelopments using strategic public-private collaboration, technology integration, and operational innovation.

Product overview

Hadayieq is a national-scale development platform that transforms Egypt's iconic heritage destinations into world-class experiences. The company operates a platform-plus-projects architecture centered on its flagship development El Genena (Giza Zoo & Orman Gardens), with additional upcoming destination developments including Mansoura Zoo and Alexandria Zoo. The platform integrates smart infrastructure and digital ecosystems to create future-ready destinations while preserving heritage and ecological value.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • El Genena Flagship redevelopment project transforming 80+ acres of Giza Zoo and Orman Gardens into a world-class integrated smart ecological destination that preserves 150 years of heritage, including cultural landmark development, on-site amenities, and family-oriented activities.

Companies that use Hadayieq

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Hadayieq technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Hadayieq partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

  • Edita Food Industries S.A.E.flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 February 2026Edita signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hadayieq to become the exclusive snacking partner at El Genena (redeveloped Giza Zoo and Orman Garden). The partnership covers the newly integrated cultural landmark representing one of Egypt's most significant cultural destination developments. Edita will contribute to on-site amenities and family-oriented activities as part of a long-term arrangement aimed at enhancing visitor experiences at the historic site.
  • e&coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing smart infrastructure and digital ecosystems to power next-generation destinations. e& enables technology integration for creating future-ready heritage destinations through digital infrastructure and smart systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Hadayieq competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • African Parks: African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that manages and restores national parks across Africa under long-term public-private partnership agreements. It is comparable to Hadayieq for its multi-asset, government-partnered model of operating large-scale natural and heritage destinations.
  • The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU): RCU is the Saudi government entity developing AlUla into a world-class heritage and ecotourism destination through public-private partnerships. It mirrors Hadayieq's mandate of transforming national heritage assets into integrated cultural and ecological destinations, with comparable regulatory moats and concession-driven economics.
  • Mandai Wildlife Group: Mandai Wildlife Group operates the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore, redeveloping multiple zoological parks (Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders) into an integrated smart wildlife destination. Like Hadayieq, it is a multi-asset platform combining zoological parks, conservation, and technology-enabled visitor experiences, making it the closest global comparator.

Regional players

  • Al Ain Zoo: Al Ain Zoo is a UAE-based zoological destination that has undergone a multi-year redevelopment into an integrated heritage and wildlife experience. It is comparable to Hadayieq as a Middle East zoo operator pursuing ecological and experiential redevelopment under a national mandate.
  • Dubai Safari Park: Dubai Safari Park is a UAE government-developed zoological destination focused on ecological and experiential design. It is comparable to Hadayieq as a Middle East, government-backed zoo redevelopment project targeting international tourism standards.

Broad incumbents

  • Chester Zoo: Chester Zoo is one of the UK's largest zoological parks and a leading conservation and visitor attraction operator. It is comparable to Hadayieq for its large-scale zoo operations, conservation programming, and ongoing capital reinvestment in destination infrastructure.
  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance operates the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park as a conservation-driven zoological platform with significant technology and ecosystem partnerships. It is comparable to Hadayieq as a multi-site zoological destination operator pursuing global standards in animal welfare, education, and visitor experience.

Emerging players

  • &Beyond: &Beyond operates luxury safari lodges and conservation experiences across Africa with a strong brand-equity heritage. While more hospitality-focused, it shares Hadayieq's positioning of combining heritage/nature assets, premium visitor experiences, and conservation-driven brand value.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Hadayieq social profiles

Digital presence

Hadayieq financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Hadayieq leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Hadayieq funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Hadayieq M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Hadayieq

What does Hadayieq do?

Hadayieq is a national-scale development platform that develops, manages, and operates zoological parks and major recreational heritage destinations in Egypt. Its flagship project, El Genena, transforms 80+ acres of historic green assets at Giza Zoo and Orman Gardens into an integrated smart ecological destination preserving 150 years of heritage. The company operates a portfolio of landmark destination redevelopments using strategic public-private collaboration, technology integration, and operational innovation.

Is Hadayieq a public or private company?

Hadayieq is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Hadayieq founded?

Hadayieq was founded in -1. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is Hadayieq based?

Hadayieq is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, in the Africa region.

Who are Hadayieq's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are African Parks, The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and Mandai Wildlife Group. Regional players are Al Ain Zoo and Dubai Safari Park. Broad incumbents are Chester Zoo and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. &Beyond is listed as an emerging player.

Does Hadayieq have an API?

No public API is recorded for Hadayieq.

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Live signals
DailynewsegyptEdita becomes exclusive snacking partner at redeveloped Giza ZooEdita Food Industries S.A.E. signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hadayieq, the development company overseeing the redevelopment of Giza Zoo and Orman Garden, becoming the exclusive snacking partner at the destination upon reopening. The partnership covers the newly integrated cultural landmark called El Genena, representing one of Egypt's most significant cultural destination developments. Edita will contribute to on-site amenities and family-oriented activities as part of a long-term arrangement aimed at enhancing visitor experiences at the historic site.The Cool DownZoo under fire after disturbing series of animal deaths: 'Some animals did not survive'A young chimpanzee named Dodo died from panic after construction equipment noise during renovations at Egypt's Giza Zoo in summer 2024, with staff failing to intervene for nearly two hours. Reports also surfaced that zoo management under private operator Hadayieq euthanized 16 lions and six tigers in August without notifying government veterinary authorities. Hadayieq took over zoo operations in July 2023 through a 25-year agreement, subsequently laying off over 120 animal caretakers and 20 veterinarians who had specialized knowledge of animal behavior.Egyptian StreetsGiza Zoo and Orman Garden to Reopen as a World-Class Destination in September 2025Hadayieq Company announced that Egypt's Giza Zoo and Orman Garden will reopen in September 2025 following an 18-month redevelopment initiated in June 2023. The project, unveiled at ITB Berlin, aims to transform the historic sites into world-class adventure destinations featuring open-range facilities and new attractions like underwater viewing areas. The renovation involves collaboration with international consultants to modernize infrastructure while preserving heritage landmarks.