Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber has ordered a halt on issuing new licences for restaurant and café activities in several of the capital's most historic and residential districts. The decision was approved by the Supreme Committee for Public Shop Licenses and is intended to protect the architectural heritage and the residential character of these areas. The ban applies to any fresh licences issued within these districts, with existing licensed establishments remaining the only permitted operators. The move is designed to address persistent issues of noise pollution and disturbances attributed to the increasing random spread of café and restaurant activities.