Today’s headlines: October 3, 2016

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

Egyptian government to float pound within hours, Al-Wafd (page 1)

US dollar’s value continues to appreciate, as exchange rate reaches LE13.85 on black market, Al-Dostour (page 1)

African Development Bank’s delegation recommends dispersal of 2nd tranche of loan to Egypt, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)

Russian state-owned nuclear firm and Egyptian government to sign Dabaa nuclear power plant contracts before year’s end, Youm7 (page 1)

German tourism breakthrough: Sharm el-Sheikh hosts 1st Frankfurt tourist group, as EgyptAir resumes flights between Luxor and London, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

Egypt establishes 1st Butadiene factory in Africa, Al-Watan (page 3)

Illegal immigration mafia’s fall: 4 main suspects in Rashid boat accident arrested, as detention extended for 27 and 203 bodies have been retrieved, Youm7 (page 3)

Improvised explosive device detonates near electricity maintenance team in Arish, killing 4 and injuring 2, Al-Wafd (page 1)

MP Agina apologizes for virginity tests statement, claiming ‘I did not say that,’ Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)

Government to postpone municipal elections to next year, Al-Dostour (page 3)

National Telecom Regulatory Authority focuses on way out of 4G license issue, Al-Wafd (page 3)

Sugar and rice crises worsen, as administrative control authority intervenes and Supply Ministry increases allocations, Al-Dostour (page 3)

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