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 A Saudi guy with a private toy museum is "embracing his inner child."                                                                                 Source arabnews.com JEDDAH: According to some, each of us has an inner kid. Talal Tayeb, 43, made the decision to embrace his, going so far as to create his own personal toy museum. With over 3,000 pieces, including figures, comic books, movies, TV shows, Legos, model kits, gaming consoles, limited-edition board games, posters, and trading cards, Tayeb has one of the largest action figure and toy collections in Saudi Arabia. "I made numerous attempts to give up collecting, but Superman has kryptonite, and 'Grendizer' is mine," he said to Arab News. Tayeb's collection includes many figures from Marvel, DC, Disney, Treasure Island, Harry Potter, Pokemon, Scooby Doo, James Bond, The Jetsons, Flintstones, Pink Panther, WWE, and more, despite his undying love for the UFO robot.                                 

 Health Care Service purchases Cigna's Medicare division for $3.3 billion. Reuters, 8:25 p.m. on January 31, 2024                                                                                       Source reuters.com January 31 (Reuters) - Health Care Service Corp, an insurer, announced on Wednesday that it will pay $3.3 billion in cash to acquire Cigna's (CI.N), opens new tab Medicare business, which oversees government-sponsored health insurance for individuals 65 and older. Together with a business called CareAllies that collaborates with medical groups and other healthcare providers, Cigna's Medicare lines—which include Medicare Advantage, Medicare supplement, and Medicare prescription plans—are being sold. Cigna's approach to the industry, which it had entered with the $3.8 billion acquisition of HealthSpring in 2011, has changed as a result of the divestment. In five states across the country, Health Care Service is authorised to offer Blue Cross Blue Shield ins

 Celebrate the Opening of the "Anambas" Maritime Training Center in Batam with the United States and Indonesia                                                                            Source id.usembassy.gov The official opening ceremony and inauguration of Bakamla's "Anambas" Maritime Training Center (MTC) was presided over by Vice Admiral TNI Dr. Irvansyah, S.H., M.Tr.Opsla, Head of the Republic of Indonesia's Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla), and U.S. Charge d'affaires a.i. (CDA) Michael F. Kleine. "The U.S. and Indonesian maritime cooperation has achieved a significant milestone today.  This new center will bolster Indonesia's maritime capabilities and reinforce its position as a pioneer in combating both internal and transnational crimes, as we have stated four years after our initial inauguration," CDA Kleine stated. The "Anambas" Maritime Training Center in Batam is a historic milestone in the ocean of friendship betwee

 Sunday in Riyadh will see an honoring of Ehsan benefactors.                                                                            Source arabnews.com RIYADH: Under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Arabian National Platform for Charity Work, Ehsan, will hold its third annual celebration for contributors in Riyadh on Sunday. The purpose of the function is to honor contributors and philanthropists in the Kingdom and will take place in front of Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar of Riyadh. It will highlight the beneficial effects that such donations have on the lives of those who receive them throughout the Kingdom. During the occasion, a number of important digital solutions-related activities and services will be unveiled. Additionally, updates on fundraising campaigns throughout the Kingdom will be provided to donors. This event contributes to Ehsan's goal of fostering a charitable culture throughout the Kingdom and advancing social responsibility an

 Elon Musk wants to fund up to $6 billion for his AI startup - FT Reuters 6:10 p.m. on January 26, 2024                                                                                       Source reuters.com January 26 (Reuters) - According to the Financial Times, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI is in talks to raise up to $6 billion at a proposed valuation of $20 billion. The billionaire entrepreneur hopes to take on OpenAI with this venture, which opened a new tab on Friday. The start-up is seeking money from sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East and has held discussions with family offices in Hong Kong, according to a story opens new tab that cited several people with knowledge of the situation. With multiple investors writing large cheques to start-ups hoping to cash in on what has drawn Silicon Valley's attention in the last year, the race to develop AI has been intensifying. The $1 billion target that xAI had stated in a filing with the U.S. Securitie

 Tanzanian Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation meets with Indonesia's Vice Foreign Minister  On Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Indonesia's Jakarta On Tuesday, 23/1, Tanzania's January Makamba, Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, paid a visit to Indonesia's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs. The bilateral meeting is the first following Makamba's appointment on January 1, 2023, as Tanzania's Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation. The main topic of discussion during the meeting was getting ready for H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan, the president of Tanzania, who will be visiting Indonesia on January 24-26, 2024. President Samia will be accompanied on this tour by 131 business delegates representing various industries and three ministers. On January 25, 2024, at Hotel Mulia, these corporate representatives will take part in the Tanzania-Indonesia corporate and Investment Forum. Working together with the Indo

Over 25,000 carpets are installed at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah to provide comfort for worshippers.                                                                       Source arabnews.com RIYADH: The Saudi Press Agency said on Tuesday that more than 25,000 carpets have been installed in the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah to provide comfort to pilgrims and worshippers. The mosque's carpets, which are arranged across its courtyards and roof area, are cleaned and scented with the best fresheners every day to guarantee that they are fragrant and hygienic for worshippers. The plush carpets stand out due to their thickness and durability. Every carpet is equipped with an electronic chip that tracks its whereabouts and the times it was washed, sterilised, raised, and perfumed.   Source arabnews.com