Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman & Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare shares his comments on New Year 2020

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 02, 2020:   “As we bid adieu to year 2019 and usher in the New Year , there are fresh hopes and high aspirations in the minds of everyone. May God bless everyone with Health, Happiness and Prosperity in 2020.

For UAE, 2020 will be the most memorable year of EXPO 2020, as this mega event kick starts in October. The EXPO 2020 is expected to give the economy a major boost through various ways and will driving large number of tourists from world over to Dubai. We are now only 10 months away from the launch of the world EXPO, which will not only showcase the country and its achievements on a global stage but will also undoubtedly play a significant role in further boosting the country’s non-oil GDP.

We are looking forward to participating in the EXPO through the India Pavilion. The pavilion will showcase India’s culture along with capabilities in technology, innovation and research, to the whole world.

The healthcare industry is transforming through innovation, and advances in technology will increasingly affect the circle of care. In 2020, the focus on technology and innovation is likely to grow exponentially and touch the lives of millions of people worldwide. There will be an amalgamation of touch and tech as patient needs evolve. We anticipate that the UAE will be at the forefront of the development of the sector in the region, particularly in the area of personalized medicine using genomic information, which is gaining momentum worldwide. We are working closely with the governments in the countries where we are present to contribute our share to this exciting area through the Aster Innovation Center.

Aster has ambitious plans for consolidation and expansion in the markets we operate , the largest being UAE and India. We are also entering into new streams of business like Aster Labs to serve the people.”