Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed visits Aster Pharmacy’s distribution centre in Dubai

On Thursday, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, paid a visit to Aster Pharmacy's distribution centre located in Dubai Industrial City. The 145,000-square-foot facility supports Astera's nationwide network of pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals across the UAE and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

During his tour, Sheikh Hamdan received a comprehensive overview of the centre's efficient operations and services. He commended the innovative strategies implemented at the facility, which have significantly improved medicine distribution accuracy and speed. The Crown Prince expressed his full support for Aster's ongoing growth and its ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services in the UAE.

Highlighting the private sector's crucial role in building a robust healthcare system, Sheikh Hamdan emphasized the necessity of collaboration between private and public entities. He stressed that delivering high-quality medicines and medical supplies to meet community needs requires joint efforts from both sectors.

During his visit, Sheikh Hamdan was accompanied by Dr Azad Moopen, the founder and chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, and Alisha Moopen, the managing director and group chief executive. The distribution centre handles approximately 75,000 transactions daily, serving around 350 pharmacies, 120 medical clinics, and 15 hospitals within the UAE network.