Egypt
Egypt’s Central Crisis Management Committee has recommended suspending early closing-hour rules for shops and commercial venues during the upcoming Coptic holiday week, according to a cabinet statement on Tuesday, 31 March. The recommendation was made during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and is set to be presented to the cabinet for final approval. If approved, the measure would temporarily lift recently imposed 9 PM closing hours for shops, restaurants, cafes, and other venues during the holiday period,…