Photo courtesy of Egypt's cabinet
The extended hours will apply from Friday, 10 April, to Monday, 13 April, following a recommendation by the Central Crisis Management Committee to ease restrictions during the holiday week.
The decision comes days after authorities imposed earlier closing times to curb energy consumption amid rising global prices linked to the ongoing regional escalation.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the government is closely monitoring developments in the region and their impact on shipping routes, supply chains, and energy markets.
He said the conflict continues to have economic and social repercussions globally, particularly through disruptions affecting energy security and trade.
Madbouly added that authorities are tracking the implementation of measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption, rationalizing public spending, and increasing reliance on renewable energy to limit the impact of the crisis.
He also pointed to ongoing efforts to manage the economic fallout, including maintaining the availability of essential goods and supporting stability in financial markets.
The cabinet reviewed the broader impact of the conflict on global trade and commodity prices, as well as steps to improve economic conditions and increase private sector participation.
Madbouly also referred to the meeting held by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi earlier today to review the government’s ongoing efforts in implementing the economic reform programme, as well as efforts to finalize Egypt’s vision for the post-IMF agreement phase.
Separately, he noted the launch of the Egypt International Energy Conference (EGYPS 2026), describing it as a platform to address the impact of regional tensions on the energy sector and to engage with international companies operating in Egypt.
The cabinet also noted a recent decision by the Council of Arab Interior Ministers to award President El-Sisi the Prince Nayef Arab Security Medal, citing his role in regional security cooperation.
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