El Gouna, the fully integrated and sustainable town developed by Orascom Development by the Red Sea, has partnered with Heazy Skate Park to create the largest skatepark in Africa, Invest-Gate reports.

The announcement was made during the Egypt Sports Expo and was supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. This collaboration aims to establish Africa’s largest skate park and highlights El Gouna’s commitment to becoming a central hub for various sports, culture, and arts events.

Construction is expected to begin later this year, with the grand opening of the skate park scheduled for 2025.

The signing of the agreement took place in the presence of Dr. Essam Serageldin, Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports for Marketing and Commercial Affairs; Mr. Mohamed Amer, CEO of El Gouna; Mr. Abdel Aziz ElBanna, Mr. Ahmed Burahmah, Founders of Heazy Skate Park; Mr. Mohamed Aboulfotouh, Chairman of Heazy Skate Park; and Mr. Martim de Barros, Founder and Project Manager. Representatives from the Embassies of Portugal and Kuwait also attended the event.

This partnership aligns with El Gouna’s vision to become a premier destination for a wide range of local and international sports events, catering to a diverse audience.

The establishment of Heazy Skate Park in El Gouna represents a significant milestone in promoting the sport of skating in Africa. The park is expected to attract regional and global skating enthusiasts and professionals, supporting sports tourism in Egypt and fostering economic and social development in one of Egypt’s largest governorates.

Mr. Mohamed Amer, CEO of El Gouna, expressed his excitement about El Gouna becoming home to Heazy Skate Park, the largest skate park in Africa. He commented, “In El Gouna, we are dedicated to improving services and recreational activities that cater to the diverse interests of our customer base. We aspire to offer a wide range of activities and sports for both amateurs and professionals, positioning El Gouna as a hub for various sports, culture, and arts events in Egypt and Africa.”