Dubai - They are among the first few Indians living in the UAE to be given the 10-year visa.
Published: Mon 3 Jun 2019, 4:52 PM
Updated: Tue 4 Jun 2019, 9:34 AM
Another UAE-based Indian tycoon has been awarded the recently announced long-term visa for investors.
Dr. Azad Moopen, founder chairman and managing director of Aster DM Healthcare, along with his wife Naseera Azad became one of the first few Indians residing in the UAE to be awarded the 10-year visa by the UAE authorities, a statement issued by the company said.
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Following the UAE government's announcement to award long-term residency visas to entrepreneurs, investors and professionals, few business leaders have been granted the visa till now. The move is in alignment with the government's vision to further encourage business growth and direct investments into the country, while at the same time attracting and retaining the best talents in UAE.
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"It is a privilege to receive the long-term visa as an acknowledgement of our efforts in the business front in UAE focusing on the healthcare sector of the country. This gesture reinforces our commitment to UAE with more projects under Aster & Medcare.
We thank His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the Government of UAE for this visionary initiative and assure that we will be living up to HH's expectation," said Dr. Azad Moopen.
Starting from a single clinic in Dubai in 1987, Aster DM Healthcare has emerged as a leading integrated healthcare provider network with 24 hospitals, 116 clinics and 219 pharmacies.