Power Consumption

Egypt extends closing hours for shops, restaurants on upcoming Christian holidays

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 - 02:59 GMT

Under the decision, businesses will close at 11:00 PM instead of 9:00 PM from Friday, April 10 through Monday, April 13, following a recommendation by the central crisis management committee.

President Sisi orders ongoing enhancement of electricity services, power network

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 - 03:40 GMT

Sisi ordered continued enhancement of the capability of the national network to accommodate the expected increase in consumption

50% of El-Alamein Festival's activities to be held during day to reduce power consumption

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 - 06:46 GMT

In accordance with the state's plan to reduce electricity load consumption, El Alamein Festival will hold 50 percent of its activities during the day.

Egypt to implement load shedding until mid-next week amid hike in power consumption: PM

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 04:29 GMT

Egypt will continue to implement load shedding until the middle of the next week amid a drop in gas pressure in the electricity networks due to the heatwave striking the country, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has said.

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