Aster DM Healthcare was established by Dr Azad Moopen in 1987 as a single clinic in Dubai, UAE. The company has since grown to become a leading integrated private healthcare provider, offering a full spectrum of primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary healthcare services that cater to the diverse needs of its patients. Today, Aster has a substantial and growing network across the Gulf region, with 15 hospitals, 118 clinics and 276 pharmacies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Jordan. In November 2023, a Fajr Capital-led consortium entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aster’s GCC business. The transaction establishes Aster as a distinct, standalone regional healthcare champion, enabling the company to bolster its expansion plans in key regional markets, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and delivering greater access to quality and comprehensive healthcare across physical and digital channels.