Egypt Extends Business Hours Amid Broader Energy Reforms and Cost Pressures
The Middle East Observer [Unofficial]
April 15, 2026
Cairo — Egypt has temporarily extended operating hours for shops, malls, and restaurants until 11 PM through April 27, easing earlier restrictions introduced as part of energy-saving measures amid ongoing regional pressures on fuel supplies. The decision, which revises the previous 9 PM closure rule, reflects a calibrated approach to balancing economic activity with resource […]
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