Today’s headlines: September 1, 2016

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

Irrigation minister proclaims complete agreement with Ethiopia in Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam negotiations, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)

Sisi directs government to regulate prices, Al-Watan (page 1)

Egypt makes overture toward Arab, Asian and European countries: Sisi to visit India, meet Putin in China and sign cooperation agreements with Jordan and Cyprus, Al-Ahram (page 1)

Public Funds Prosecution orders arrest of new suspects in wheat corruption case, Al-Shorouk (page 3)

Administrative court dismisses lawsuit calling for access to Facebook and Twitter to be banned, Al-Dostour (page 3)

Government reaches agreement with Cyprus to transport natural gas to Egypt, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)

International report reveals Sadat incited anti-Egypt sentiment in Europe, Youm7 (page 5)

Education Ministry retreats from decision to cancel midterm exams, Al-Ahram (page 1)

In response to Parliament’s request for examples of its accomplishments, citizens say there have been none, Al-Watan (page 1)

Telecoms Egypt acquires 4G license, Al-Ahram (page 1)

Pope Tawadros II proposes joint-program with Al-Azhar to spread human values, while Tayyeb calls for conference with churches, Al-Shorouk (page 3)

Islamic state has lost 16 sites and 6 leaders in 8 months, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 3)