South Sinai Governor Major General Dr Ismail Kamal has issued a decision allowing public commercial premises and tourism establishments in the governorate to continue operating under their existing opening hours. The decision takes effect from its date of issue, with the relevant authorities responsible for implementation within their respective remits.
The move follows Article 4 of Prime Ministerial Decision No. 909 of 2026, which exempts public commercial premises and tourism establishments in several governorates, including South Sinai, from the requirement for shops, restaurants and shopping centers to close at 9 p.m. from Saturday, 28 March 2026.
The governor said the decision forms part of Egypt’s strategy and efforts to improve the investment climate, stimulate inbound tourism and protect the visitor experience and service quality, particularly amid current regional circumstances. Source: the South Sinai governor’s official Facebook page.
