Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Tours Aster Pharmacy's Advanced Distribution Hub

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, toured the distribution centre of Aster Pharmacy in the emirate on Thursday.

During the visit to the 145,000-square-foot facility located in Dubai Industrial City, Sheikh Hamdan received a comprehensive briefing on its operational capabilities and the services it delivers across the UAE and GCC through Aster's extensive network.

The Crown Prince commended the facility for implementing innovative strategies designed to boost efficiency and accelerate precise medicine distribution. He also reaffirmed his backing for Aster’s ongoing expansion and its efforts to elevate the UAE’s healthcare sector.

Emphasizing the crucial contribution of the private sector in building a dependable and efficient healthcare infrastructure, Sheikh Hamdan called for strengthened partnerships between public and private entities to fulfill community demands for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.

Dr Azad Moopen, founder and chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, alongside Alisha Moopen, managing director and group chief executive, guided Sheikh Hamdan throughout the inspection.

The high-tech facility handles approximately 75,000 transactions every day, supporting Aster’s regional footprint of 350 pharmacies, 120 medical clinics, and 15 hospitals across the UAE.