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Dr. Azad Moopen receives the prestigious Arab Health Award for his Outstanding Contribution to Middle East Healthcare Industry

January 28, 2010 12:00 by Aarti Nagraj

Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman, D M Healthcare and MIMS India, a renowned physician turned entrepreneur based in UAE received the prestigious ‘Outstanding Contribution of an Individual to the Middle East Healthcare Industry Award’ at Arab Health and Innovation awards announced as a part of Arab Health Exhibition 2010. The award presented by Mr. Carl V. Stanifer, CEO of SEHA-Abu Dhabi health Services Company, recognized him as an outstanding healthcare professional for his contributions in research, leadership, innovation or mentorship that made lasting impact in the region. Dr. Azad Moopen was rewarded for his lifetime commitment to develop the industry. This is a second award that Dr. Azad Moopen has received since beginning of 2010. Earlier this month he received the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award, India’s top most honour for overseas Indians.

 

Commenting on the occasion Dr. Azad Moopen said, “The Arab Health award is a most coveted award and I am honoured to receive this.  The award is a testament of my commitment towards the development of healthcare industry in the region. Healthcare industry has a wider role to play by providing quality and affordable facilities to all. Our organisation D.M healthcare aims at achieving both. I am thankful to all my staff and colleagues who have supported this mission and have contributed immensely in striving for excellence in healthcare.”

 

Arab Health and Innovation awards were announced on 26^th January at a Gala Dinner hosted at Grand Hyatt. The awards are recognition for outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations that have contributed to the growth of the healthcare industry in the GCC area.

The judging panel comprised of internationally recognized and respected judges from a variety of industry sectors and disciplines. The judge’s decision was unified and points were based on set criteria.

 

DM Healthcare Group owns a chain of 70 clinics and pharmacies across GCC countries, with 2 hospitals, 4 Neighborhood clinics & a chain of pharmacies in Oman; 1 Hospital, 1 Medical Centre & a few clinics in Qatar; the 60-bed Medcare Hospital, Dubai and the 20-bed Al Rafa Hospital for Maternity and Surgery, Dubai. Many projects are in the pipeline at different phases of being completed and will be functional soon. By the year 2015 the Group’s vision specifies the establishment of 300 healthcare facilities across Middle East & India with over 10,000 healthcare professionals including 1,500 doctors thereby becoming the leading healthcare provider delivering quality & comprehensive healthcare in the region.

 

DM Healthcare founded by Dr. Azad Moopen have always been leading the way through its numerous social initiatives aimed at improving healthcare standards and achieving the vision of “Healthcare for All”. Dr. Moopen’s Healthcare Management Services was formed in Dubai to further the concept of branded Clinics, pharmacies and hospitals as MEDCENTRE, MEDSHOP and MEDACRE across GCC.