Aster DM Healthcare operates 10 hospitals, 114 clinics, and 299 pharmacies, supported by myAster.
Dubai: Aster DM Healthcare, one of the region’s largest integrated healthcare providers, has once again been certified as a Great Place To Work in the UAE and across its regional markets — Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The recognition highlights Aster’s continued commitment to building a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver exceptional care.
This year’s certification marks a key milestone, as all six countries where Aster operates — Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE — are now Great Place To Work certified. Notably, Jordan achieved certification for the first time, making it a significant achievement for the group and reinforcing its focus on creating a consistent and positive employee experience across all markets.
Commenting on the recognition, Alisha Moopen, Managing Director and Group CEO of Aster DM Healthcare, said: “Our people are the driving force behind Aster’s success, and this recognition reflects the culture we continue to strengthen across all our markets. We remain committed to nurturing a culture that supports our employees’ wellbeing, growth, and professional development, ensuring they feel valued and inspired in their journey with Aster.”
The organisation also recorded strong improvements in employee engagement, with its overall Trust Index score reaching 82 per cent and employee participation rising to 88 per cent. These results reflect the high level of engagement across Aster’s teams and verticals, as well as its continued commitment to listening to and acting on employee feedback.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience. This recognition is based entirely on real-time feedback from employees about their workplace culture,” said Mohammed Alshair, Executive Chairman of Great Place To Work Middle East. “By successfully earning certification across all its markets, Aster DM Healthcare has demonstrated a strong commitment to creating an environment where employees feel trusted, supported, and empowered to do their best work.”
Guided by its core values — Passion, Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Unity, and Respect — Aster DM Healthcare places its people at the centre of its success. The organisation’s commitment to its brand promise, “We’ll Treat You Well,” extends beyond patients to include its employees, ensuring they feel supported, recognised, and empowered to grow.
Following the employee survey conducted in December 2024, each business vertical at Aster DM Healthcare introduced tailored action plans based on employee feedback. Throughout 2025, the group rolled out several initiatives, including Frontline Listening Organisation (FLO) and Leadership Connects, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellbeing and health-focused training programmes, engagement activities such as sports events and recreation programmes, internal people newsletters and magazines in select verticals, as well as career development initiatives.
These efforts contributed to stronger trust and engagement scores across functions and markets.
With a workforce of more than 13,000 employees in the UAE alone and over 15,000 across the region, Aster DM Healthcare continues to invest in programmes that enhance employee wellbeing, strengthen leadership engagement, and create opportunities for professional growth.
In the UAE, Aster operates 10 hospitals, 114 clinics, and 299 pharmacies, supported by myAster — the UAE’s leading healthcare app — reinforcing its commitment to delivering accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare to communities across the country.
