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KUWAIT -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable to Egyptian President Abdul-Fattah Al-Sisi, voicing sincere condolence and solace over the death of former president Hosni Mubarak.

KUWAIT -- The Ministry of Health said two new cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 11 people.

KUWAIT -- Kuwait's Touristic Enterprises Company (TEC) announced that Al-Khiran resort has been allocated to host suspected coronavirus cases who are under quarantine.

KUWAIT -- Kuwait diplomatic missions from New York, Abu Dhabi, Dakar, and Bern hosted ceremonies marking the 29th National Day and 29th Liberation Day anniversaries.

MANAMA, Feb 25 (KUNA) -- The Bahraini Health Ministry on Tuesday reported nine new cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the kingdom's total number of infection cases up to 17.

MANAMA -- Bahrain has decided to shut down all public and private schools as a precautionary measure to fight the novel coronavirus outbreak.

CAIRO -- Kuwaiti shooters took top posts for skeet shooting (men and women), as part of the 15th Arab Shooting Championship, hosted by Egypt. (end) mb