Under Aster’s management, the hospital will adopt the group’s integrated healthcare model, global quality standards, and patient-centred approach to care.
The shortlisted finalists represent a diverse mix of healthcare professionals who have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and commitment to patient care in different parts of the world.
A defining feature of the ranking methodology is its reliance on globally recognized tools such as Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs).
The partnership operates under Aster Volunteers, reinforcing Aster’s commitment to organised and impact-driven outreach.
The organization recorded an overall Trust Index score of 82%, alongside an employee participation rate of 88%.
The merger is set to complete within the next quarter, pending final regulatory and statutory approvals from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
The announcement comes as part of Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33, which aims to position the emirate as a global healthcare destination.
The merger has already cleared several regulatory hurdles, having secured approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and received ‘No Objection’ letters from the Stock Exchanges.
The 2026 edition of the prestigious international award will be hosted in New Delhi, India, marking another milestone in celebrating excellence in nursing on a truly global stage.
Currently operating 15 hospitals across the GCC, Aster DM Healthcare continues to drive healthcare excellence by expanding centers of excellence, incorporating advanced diagnostic technologies, and implementing best-practice medical protocols within its network.