Kuwait closes several roads for Egyptian President's departure
According to a press statement issued by the General Department of Security Relations and Media, the road closures will remain in effect until the conclusion of the departure ceremony.
The closures will affect the route extending from King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Road to the Sixth Ring Road, continuing to its intersection with King Faisal Road in both directions, and all the way to Amiri Airport.
The ministry urged road users to cooperate with security personnel, adhere to traffic instructions, and use alternative routes to help ensure a smooth traffic flow during the temporary closure.
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