Permanent Residency Gold Card for Aster official

DUBAI: In lieu of the government’s announcements to provide entrepreneurs, investors and business professionals a longer-term visa, Anoop Moopen, Chairman and Managing Director of AZTEC Group and Director of the Aster DM Healthcare Group, has now been awarded the Gold Card 10-year long term visa by the Government of the United Arab Emirates along with his wife, Mrs Ziham Moopen and their two children.

“It is an honour to receive this residency status as an appreciation for my efforts towards the development of the real estate and healthcare sector in the region.

This gesture strengthens the fact that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-president and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the Government of UAE believe in the work I do and in my vision to further contribute to the development of this beautiful country,” said Anoop Moopen.

Moopen’s ascent to success and his vast experience, interpersonal and business skills speak volumes of his ability as a leader. Since 2002, Anoop Moopen has made his mark in the field of construction in Dubai, Oman, Saudi Arabia and India and Oilfield Services and Trading company in Abu Dhabi. He has also extended his leadership to the Aster DM Healthcare Group as a Director since 2009.

Prior to him, the long-term visa has also been granted to Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare along with his wife Mrs Naseera Azad.

Aster DM Healthcare Limited is one of the largest private healthcare service providers operating in multiple GCC states and is an emerging healthcare player in India. With an inherent emphasis on clinical excellence the company is one of the few entities in the world with a strong presence across primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary healthcare through its 25 hospitals, 116 clinics and 219 pharmacies. These are manned by our 18,700+ employees from across the geographies that we are present in, delivering on a simple yet strong promise to its people: “We’ll treat you well.” It reaches out to all economic segments in the GCC states through its differentiated healthcare services across the “Aster”, “Medcare” and “Access” brands.