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

Egypt supports peace efforts in South Sudan, Al-Ahram (page 1)

Annual inflation rises to 24.3%, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

Islamic State claims responsibility for Arish attack, as military kills 10 terrorists, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

New security regulations introduced in Sinai, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

Brotherhood youth front: ‘Non-violence is not among our core values and we will not concede the right to own arms,’ Al-Shorouk (page 1)

Military and civilian funerals for Arish attack martyrs, Al-Ahram (page 1)

Government closes central Sinai roads to besiege perpetrators of Arish attack, Al-Watan (page 1)

Sources: Studies on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam won’t be completed in 2017, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

For 1st time, Egypt harvests wheat twice in 1 year, Al-Watan (page 1)

Administrative Control Authority makes surprise visits to government offices in governorates, Al-Ahram (page 1)

Chao Ming Facebook page challenges new exams booklet system, Al-Watan (page 1)

Economists: Increase in minimum wage is necessary despite budget deficit, Al-Wafd (page 1)

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