The Cairo Governorate issued warnings to any violators of the government’s decision regarding early closing times for shops in Egypt, coming as part of the state’s plan to rationalize energy consumption and achieve order in the markets. The warning urged shop owners to adhere to the government’s decision regarding closing times, emphasizing that strict penalties will be applied to violators, reaching a fine of up to LE 50,000 and permanent closure. Cairo Governor Major General Ibrahim Saber said that the executive authorities will not tolerate any violations of the shop closure decision, within the framework of the state’s plan to rationalize energy consumption and achieve order in the streets. PenaltiesSaber explained that the following penalties are applied gradually:Issuing an initial warning to the shop owner upon the first violation. A government decisionPrime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decision to close public shops, commercial centers, restaurants, and cafes daily at nine pm, as part of measures to rationalize energy consumption.

Source: Egypt Independent March 29, 2026 12:01 UTC