"As a net energy importer, Egypt is grappling with rising fuel costs, a weaker currency and mounting inflation. The 'lights out' ruling is currently due to last for one month, until April 28."
"On Thursdays and Fridays, closing time is extended to 10 p.m., and exceptions apply on public holidays and official occasions, including the upcoming Coptic Easter holiday period."
"When we drove into Cairo late, I remember thinking, 'Everything is really dark'. It was weird."
"These tourists, like so many others, are unaware that in late March, the Egyptian Prime Minister ordered most shops, restaurants, cafés, nightclubs, and bazaars to close from 9 p.m."
Egypt has enforced a 9 p.m. curfew for shops, restaurants, cafés, nightclubs, and bazaars to address energy shortages caused by rising fuel prices and inflation. This measure, ordered by the Prime Minister, is set to last until April 28, with extended hours on weekends and exceptions for holidays. Tourists are often unaware of this change, leading to confusion as they encounter closed venues. The curfew marks a significant shift for a city typically vibrant at night.
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