In this round of India Digest from July 30 to August 4, 2021, read our big story of the week, the weekly buzz, and more.

Until now, Indian startups have not been able to make their mark in the UAE. With Gulf-based investors betting on Indian startups, that is slowly changing.

MDClone has developed a platform to organize and democratize healthcare data in real-time to allow for access, analytics, and research, without infringing upon patient privacy.

Founded in 2011 by Mona Ataya and Leena Khalil, Mumzworld sells over 250,000 products for babies, children, and mothers through its web and mobile-based platforms.

With significant investment from Western Union, STC will convert its subsidiary STC Pay into a digital bank, STC Bank, with capital of USD 670 million.

With the current round, Forter almost tripled its valuation to USD 3 billion to become the most valuable privately-held company in the industry.

Saudi Arabia is investing billions of dollars in different tourism initiatives to diversify its revenue sources and reduce its dependence on oil exports.

Sango’s audio-based connections build bonds between people in the Middle East and North Africa.