The head of the Restaurants Division in the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Mohamed al-Helw lamented that the economic damage associated with the coronavirus has forced around 15 percent of major restaurant owners to change activities and liquidate their businesses after suffering great losses. Regarding the demand for restaurants in Ramadan, Helw explained that as like activities in the first week of Ramadan, the turnout is weak and does not exceed 25 percent of the restaurant’s capacities. Helw anticipates higher turnout rates and fuller capacity after the first week of Ramadan. Despite its overall weakness, he said that this turnout is the largest under COVID-19 yet compared to last Ramadan and before. This is because Alexandria is known for its special nightlife he explained, and thus more attention should be paid to night hours especially during Ramadan and the summer season.

Source: Egypt Independent April 17, 2021 10:41 UTC