Alisha Moopen gets 10-year UAE 'Gold Card' visa

One of the first women in UAE's business sector to be awarded the long term visa.

An Indian woman business leader has been awarded UAE's long term residency visa.

Recognized as one of the top Indian business leaders in healthcare in the Middle East, Alisha Moopen, Deputy Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, becomes one of the first Indian female business leaders to receive the long-term residency visa, according to a statement issued on Wednesday.

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In accordance with UAE government's recent announcement to grant leading entrepreneurs, investors and business professionals with the long-term visa, Alisha, newly elected Deputy Managing Director of the Aster DM Healthcare Group has now been awarded the 10-year long term Gold Card visa.

Commenting on the honour, Alisha said, "I am truly honoured that the UAE government has recognized me as one of the first woman business leaders worthy of receiving this status independently. Receiving this residency status has not only encouraged me to work towards newer and better healthcare innovations through our work at Aster but also motivates me further that the government of UAE has recognized me as an agent of change in the healthcare sector. We sincerely thank the Government of UAE for this visionary initiative and remain committed to the progress of the country."

In her newly elected role, she is managing the company's operations in India and GCC.

Earlier, the long-term visa was also awarded to Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare along with his wife Mrs. Naseera Azad as well as Mr. Anoop Moopen, Director of Aster DM Healthcare and his family.