Egypt Today, 26 March 2026: Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism confirmed that new government measures setting daily closing times for shops will not apply to tourist attractions or restaurants.

The Cabinet has announced energy‑rationalisation measures beginning Saturday, 28 March, for one month, including mandatory closing times of 9 pm on weekdays and 10 pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy clarified that these restrictions do not affect any tourist sites, restaurants, or tourism‑service providers, ensuring continuity of operations without reduced service quality.

The Minister confirmed that destinations such as Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Luxor, Aswan and Sharm El‑Sheikh continue receiving visitors normally, stressing the state’s commitment to maintaining a safe, high‑quality tourism experience while implementing national energy‑conservation policies.

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