THE MIDDLE EAST’S

3. Azad Moopen

Founder Chairman & Managing Director
Company: Aster DM Healthcare
Nationality: Indian
Residence: UAE
Category: Integrated

Moopen started with a single clinic in Dubai in 1987. He leads 1,025 facilities across seven countries in the GCC and India, with more than 65,000 employees. Its GCC operations include 16 hospitals, 128 clinics, and 360 pharmacies. In February 2026, Aster announced $272.3 million in healthcare projects in the UAE, and continues to expand in Saudi Arabia with a $250 million investment program underway. Over the past year, Aster introduced surgical robots such as ROSA, while its Medcare hospitals added AI-powered tools. Forbes estimates his net worth at $2 billion as of August 2026.