Egypt Lifts 11 PM Shop Closing Rule

The Egyptian government has announced the suspension of the 11 p.m. shop closing rule, allowing businesses to return to their normal operating hours, as part of broader efforts to stabilize economic activity.

The decision came during a meeting of the Cabinet’s Crisis Management Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, where officials reviewed the latest developments linked to ongoing regional tensions and their economic impact locally and globally.

According to the Cabinet spokesperson, the meeting focused on assessing the repercussions of the current crisis and coordinating state responses to ensure market stability and secure essential supplies. Authorities are working to maintain sufficient reserves of key commodities and petroleum products, in line with directives aimed at meeting consumption and production needs.

Madbouly stressed the importance of continued market oversight to prevent manipulation and ensure the availability of goods at appropriate prices for citizens. He also reviewed ongoing measures to rationalize energy consumption and government spending amid external pressures affecting the region.

In parallel, the prime minister directed the swift launch of an incentive initiative encouraging factories and households to transition to solar energy, signaling a stronger push toward renewable energy solutions.

The move to lift early closing restrictions is seen as part of a wider strategy to support economic activity while balancing resource management and market discipline during a period of heightened regional uncertainty.