Today’s headlines: November 8, 2016

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

Saudi Aramco extends decision to halt supply of petroproducts to Egypt indefinitely, Al-Dostour (page 1)

Government official denies planned negotiations with Iran concerning supply of petroproducts to Egypt, Al-Bawaba (page 1)

Egyptian forces arrive in Jordan for ‘Aqaba 2016’ joint military exercises, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)

Egyptian government aims to increase 1st tranche of IMF loan to US$3.5 bn, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

US dollar exceeds LE17 in banks and exchange offices, Al-Wafd (page 1)

Egyptian Exchange posts LE17.5 bn in profit, topping international money markets, Al-Akhbar (page 1)

MPs summon health minister to discuss commodity shortages, as disturbances sweep through pharmaceutical market, Al-Watan (page 1)

Sisi says there has been no change in Egypt’s electricity price-consumption bracket, with government retaining financial burden to relieve citizens, Al-Ahram (page 1)

60 MPs call for extraordinary session to discuss government decisions, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

Prime Minister Ismail tells heads of Egypt’s ports that legal amendments will increase penalty for smuggling, Al-Watan (page 1)

Government to launch ‘Forsa’ program in January to employ poor, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)

President of French Senate Gérard Larcher affirms France’s support for Egypt and says tourism to resume soon, Al-Wafd (page 3)

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