Egypt's stores and shopping malls implement new closing hours as part of efforts to conserve power

Exempt from these restrictions are supermarkets, bakeries, fruit and vegetable shops

Last updated: July 01, 2024 | 16:10

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A woman prepares milk bottles during a power cut. Illustrative image.

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Dubai: Starting today (Monday), stores and shops across Egypt will close from 10pm to 7am as part of a government initiative to conserve electricity.

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