Good morning, friends, and welcome to yet another long weekend. We have three days of better weather ahead, we hope you make the most of them with family and friends, and get some much needed R&R.

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LAST WEEK IN 3 MINS-

INVESTMENT WATCH-

Kuwait could invest USD 4 bn held in Egypt: Kuwait is reportedly in talks to turn the USD 4 bn of deposits it holds in Egypt’s central bank into direct investments across several sectors. The Gulf country is aiming to move forward with its plan soon, with a target of investing at least USD 2 bn by the end of the year, but no final decision on the timeline has been reached yet. A ministerial delegation will visit Kuwait soon to discuss upcoming investments, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly confirmed at his weekly presser.

LEGISLATION WATCH-

New Criminal Procedures Law will soon be the law of the land: The House of Representatives gave its final approval to a landmark overhaul of the long-debated Criminal Procedures Law, concluding four months of extensive discussions on the 544-article legislation. The legislation lays out the framework for investigating, prosecuting, and trying criminal cases.

The House also gave its final approval to a draft law that would assign properties a unique digital ID on a centralized government database. The legislation aims to accurately document and regulate Egypt’s vast real estate holdings, much of which remains unmapped due to a lack of precise data.

MANUFACTURING-

China’s Wu’an Xin Feng has kicked off construction on its planned USD 1.7 bn integrated industrial complex in Ain Sokhna’s Industrial Zone. The two-phase complex being built by the company’s Egyptian arm Xin Feng Egypt Steel will be completed over a five-year period and create 8k direct jobs.

AROUND THE WORLD IN SEVEN DAYS-

This week brought a mixed back of news, with the foreign press taking note of Trump’s latest demands of the Suez Canal, his first 100 days in office, Canada’s federal election, and a new Palestinian vice president.

US President Donald Trump demanded that American military and commercial vessels pass the Suez Canal and Panama canal “free of charge.” Trump also claimed that the two canals “would not exist without the United States of America” — a claim that has left us scratching our heads in the case of the Suez Canal.

Trump then celebrated his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan, where hailed his time in office as the “most successful 100 days of any administration in the history of our country” and touted the success of his economic policies, including tariffs. He also renewed his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying he’s “not really doing a good job” and “I know much more than he does about interest rates.”

He also signed an executive order to give automakers in the US a two-year grace period to boost the percentage of domestic car parts before applying the 25% levy on foreign ones.

NEXT DOOR- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party will form a minority government after it secured a narrow victory in Canada’s federal election with 169 seats in the House of Commons, falling just short of the 172 seats required for a majority. It was a sharp turnaround for the party, which had been trailing until Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Canada and made inflammatory remarks about making it the 51st US state, triggering a wave of nationalist sentiment across the country.

CLOSER TO HOME- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appointed longtime confidant Hussein Al Sheikh as his deputy — and likely successor — in a move seen as an attempt to quell mounting US, Arab, and international pressure for a clear succession plan.

And Israel launched an airstrike in a southern suburb of Beirut, jeopardizing a ceasefire that has been held since November after claiming it was targeting an area that is a stronghold for Hezbollah, where Israeli officials said they were storing precision missiles. No casualties were reported.

Over in Iran, a massive explosion tore through a port in Bandar Abbas, killing tens of people and injuring over a thousand. Iran’s Defense Ministry has denied international media reports claiming that the blast could be linked to the mishandling of solid fuel used for missiles, though most reports say chemicals at the port were the suspected cause of the explosion.

☀️ THE WEATHER THIS WEEKEND- Clearer skies are forecasted for Friday, with the mercury rising to 28°C throughout a sunny day, and dropping to 17°C at night, according to our favorite weather app. Saturday may bring some rain alongside cooler weather, with the temperatures predicted at highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.

HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND-

Feel like rolling in the deep this weekend? Rumor has it that Egyptian Adele tribute band TheDaydreamers will make us feel their love at El Sawy Culture Wheel on Thursday, 1 May, with a medley of Adele’s biggest hits. The show starts at 8pm, and you can book your tickets through El Sawy Culture Wheel’s website.

Does it smell like teen spirit up in here, or is that just us? Egyptian grunge band Seattle, alongside singer Shady Ahmed, will be tapping into our collective nostalgia at Cairo Jazz Club Agouza with an extended set of Nirvana and Foo Fighters hits this Thursday, 1 May at 10pm, with doors opening at 8pm. You can book your spot through CJC’s website.

Don’t miss out on the unique experience of the El Masryeen band, led by Hany Shenouda and rapper Ziad Zaza, at AUC Tahrir on Thursday, 1 May. Doors will open at 3pm. The first wave of tickets for the concert has already sold out, but you can grab yours through Ticketsmarché .

Have you hopped on the latest game night craze? Boom Room is hosting a night of strategy and competition as the Skrew Official Tournament kicks off on Friday, 2 May. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.

HAPPENING NEXT WEEKEND-

Omar Khairat’s Grand Show is taking place on Friday, 9 May. Dress up in your finest formal wear and head to the Qubba Palace to experience the iconic composer’s unforgettable talent. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.

In the mood for vocals that will have you shedding a tear? Medhat Saleh would like a word. On Friday, 9 May, the Egyptian singer and songwriter will be taking to the stage at the Must Theatre in 6th of October. The concert starts at 8pm, and you can secure your seat through Ticketsmarché.

Calling all coffee enthusiasts: The Egypt Coffee Festival is bringing caffeine laymen and experts together for a full day of java-themed activities, competitions, and discussions. The event will kick off at 9am on Saturday, 10 May at Kamelizer in District 5. You can grab your tickets through Ticketsmarché.

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