I Support Dr. Madbouly's Decisions

I strongly support the decisions taken by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly to rationalize energy consumption instead of raising prices once again. These decisions include closing shops at 9:00 PM and proposing the idea of working from home for certain sectors.

Dr. Madbouly is exerting extraordinary effort day and night to safeguard the nation’s interests. I appreciate and thank him for these recent measures aimed at conserving energy without placing further pressure on citizens. They reflect a clear commitment to the people's welfare and a desire to ease their burdens amidst these challenging economic circumstances.

These steps are better than resorting to another hike in electricity or fuel prices, especially since the last increase was felt immediately across all goods, transportation, and services. Life has become expensive, and the costs of work itself—whether in transportation or electricity consumption—have become a burden. Even when salaries increase, the rise in expenses often outpaces any growth in income.

Therefore, I believe that reducing consumption and organizing schedules is a necessary step at this time. Shops, malls, and large facilities consume massive amounts of energy; regulating their operating hours helps reduce the load on the power grid and prevents us from reaching a point where tougher decisions, which might affect people more severely, become necessary.

Recently, I was in Germany, where I found that closing shops at 8:00 PM is perfectly normal; no one views it as a restriction. This system has been in place for years, and people have adapted to it because it preserves resources and prevents crises. Well, Cairo is known as "the city that never sleeps," but the circumstances we are living through now require more organization, especially since the entire world is passing through a difficult phase regarding energy and the economy.

At the same time, I recognize that there are people who work evening shifts. Therefore, it is important to consider solutions that assist them or provide suitable alternatives so that no one is significantly harmed.

It is a wise move to implement these decisions after the Eid holiday, as this gives people a chance to arrange their affairs and ensures the transition happens smoothly.

We are passing through a time that requires calculating every step carefully. The region around us is fraught with problems, and every decision must prioritize the stability of the country and the lives of its people. Egypt is handling these circumstances with a calm mind and under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who always emphasizes that the goal is to protect the state and the people.

Happy Eid to all Egyptians. May God protect Egypt from crises, and wars, and grant it the lasting blessing of stability.