Today’s headlines: August 2, 2016

The headlines in today's main state and privately owned newspapers:

President: Enhancing trust between government and people is main challenge, Al-Ahram (page 1)

Sisi: Dollar is not commodity, and government will not make decisions that harm people, Al-Watan (page 1)

Sisi strikes at black market, Al-Akhbar (page 4)

Foreign Ministry: We did not ask for Israeli to mediate in Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam crisis, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)

Court rejects satirical group Atfal al-Shawarea’s appeal of detention renewal, Al-Shorouk (page 3)

Church construction legislation: Fines and licensing fall under governors’ authority, Al-Watan (page 3)

4 terrorists killed, as improvised explosive device disarmed in Sinai, Youm7 (page 3)

3 police officers detained for killing Maadi worker, Al-Wafd (page 1)

Investment Ministry: Banks and petroleum companies are 1st in line for stock exchange program, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)

Italian prime minister: We trust Cairo’s promises regarding Regeni, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

Armed Forces provides products to fight price increases, Al-Akhbar (page 4)

Government lies about anti-corruption report, Al-Wafd (page 1)

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