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Kuwait's emir leaves US hospital after completing medical tests

Sheikh Sabah postponed meeting with US President Trump planned for this week

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Kuwait’s Emir Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah
Kuwait’s Emir Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah
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Cairo: Kuwait's 90-year-old ruler has left a hospital in the United States after successfully completing medical tests, state news agency KUNA reported on Friday.

Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, who has ruled the US ally and OPEC oil producer since 2006, had postponed a meeting with US President Donald Trump planned for this week after being admitted to the hospital.

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