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Tahawul Tech
02-03-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Aster Pharmacy unveils largest regional store in Riyadh, pioneering digital healthcare integration
The flagship store is a part of Aster Pharmacy's massive expansion plans in KSA, in partnership with Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Group. Aster Pharmacy, the retail arm of Aster DM Healthcare, has commenced operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with 15 stores across Riyadh, including its flagship store at Trio Plaza. Set in a premium location in North Riyadh, Trio is the largest store of Aster Pharmacy in the GCC, spanning 711 square meters, offering an expansive range of over 13,000 products and exclusive services tailored to everyday needs. Aster Pharmacy's flagship store at Trio in Riyadh – its largest in the region – is more than just a retail outlet; it represents the next step in Aster's digital transformation journey. Supported by myAster, the region's leading healthcare app, Trio offers a seamless omnichannel experience, allowing customers to book doctor appointments, access teleconsultations, manage health records, and order medications for home delivery. This integration ensures that Aster Pharmacy is not only expanding its physical presence but also enhancing accessibility and convenience through digital innovation, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The launch event was graced by Mohammed bin Ali Al-Saheb, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Investment and Development, officials from the government, leaders from Aster DM Healthcare and Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Group, distinguished guests and delegates showcasing their support for this landmark step in Aster's expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare said: 'Our vision has always been to make quality healthcare easily accessible to people across the world, enabling us to serve 20 million patients annually. We are deeply grateful to the visionary leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for giving us the opportunity to be among the first private healthcare investors in the country through Aster Sanad Hospital.' Trio offers a broad range of healthcare products and specialized services designed specifically to meet the needs of the local community. The store features a skincare section with free skin analysis and personalized product recommendations and proudly exhibits two exclusive Aster in-house brands. The nail studio hosts regular events with beauty experts and offers premium nail care products, while the makeup section showcases exclusive brands and live events with renowned makeup artists. The health and wellness area provides nutrition products and a juice bar, offering a comprehensive wellness experience. Through Trio, Aster Pharmacy introduces a unique drive-through health and wellness concept for pharmacies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Aster Pharmacy aims to open 180 stores across the country over the next 2-3 years in partnership with Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group. It is a part of Aster DM Healthcare's larger commitment to invest SAR 1 billion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to expand its footprint across hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and digital health over the next 5 years. Trio introduces a comprehensive range of international health, beauty, fitness and lifestyle products and specialized in-house services like skincare analysis, to provide an omnichannel wellness experience for each and every customer, moving beyond just a pharmacy, into a wellness destination for people of Riyadh Mishal Al Hokair, Deputy CEO of Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group stated, 'The partnership with Aster Pharmacy brings a visionary approach to Saudi Arabia's healthcare landscape. Together, we are setting a new standard in community access to healthcare, offering an unmatched shopping experience and wellness support for families across the Kingdom. Trio is just the beginning of what we are building together.' Speaking at the event, Alisha Moopen, Managing Director & Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare GCC said: 'Launch of Aster Pharmacy's largest store in the region, alongside the launch of region's leading free health and wellbeing app – myAster is just the beginning of our plans in Kingdom. In the years to come, we are looking to expand across major cities in the country through the opening of new hospitals, launch of Aster Clinics and more Aster Pharmacy stores, making quality healthcare easily accessible for the masses.' Trio also offers customers multiple options to access products, including in-store shopping, click-and-collect, and app-based ordering through the newly launched myAster app. Shakeeb Masri – Chief Operating Officer, Aster Pharmacy, KSA, said: 'Trio is more than a flagship store – it is a new benchmark for community-centered healthcare. Aster Pharmacy has been a trusted name in the GCC, and with our entry into Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group, we're focusing on bringing innovative and accessible services to our customers. The drive-through concept and range of wellness products and prescription medicines that we are providing will make this store an essential destination for Riyadh's health, wellness and lifestyle needs.'
Emirates 24/7
24-02-2025
- Lifestyle
- Emirates 24/7
Thousands of cyclists pedal the streets of Dubai in the 15th spinneys Dubai 92 cycle challenge 2025
Over 1,700 participants entered as the 15 th edition of the event concluded in style. The top 25% age groupers qualify for the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, taking place in Australia, later this year. Elite riders Franceso Lamon and Makhabbat Umutzhanova stood top of the podium, earning AED 10,000 each in the 15th Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge. Shaun Carey and Helle Bachofen Von Echt emerge as the overall male and female champions of the Aster Pharmacy BIG 5, claiming the Yellow Jersey (45+) Record-numbers of cyclists took part in the InstaShop Junior Rides and The Live Well Outride for the 2025 event. Held in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge marked its 15th edition at Expo City Dubai, attracting over 1,700 participants in the 92 km main event, with over three thousand cyclists registered for the various challenges over the weekend. Dubai's streets came alive over the weekend as thousands of cyclists set off from Expo City Dubai, filling the city with an electrifying energy of competition and family fun. The 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Series qualifier saw over 220 elite riders embark on a thrilling 96.4 km course, starting and finishing at Expo City Dubai. Along the way, participants enjoyed a rare traffic-free ride past iconic landmarks like Global Village, the vibrant DMCC/Jumeirah Lake Towers, and the scenic communities of Tilal Al Ghaf, Springs and Jumeirah Golf Estates, before crossing the finishing line at Expo City Dubai, with celebrations at the Spinneys Eat Well Live Well Village. In the elite category, male athlete Francesco Lamon and female athlete Makhabbat Umutzhanova were fastest across the finish line with respective times of 2:01:47 and 2:01:49, taking top spot in the standings and earning AED 10,000 each from the lucrative AED 36,000 prize pot. Lamon was followed closely by Maksim Orekhov and Jasper Verkuijl both securing podium positions with finishing times of 2:01:47 respectively. Similarly, Ebtissam Zayed and Akvile Gedraityte took second and third place with close margins, finishing with times of 2:01:49. To cap off a remarkable Aster Pharmacy BIG 5 competition, the overall winners saw Shaun Carey and Helle Bachofen Von Echt emerge as the male and female winners with incredible times of 2:01:49 and 2:02:26 respectively. In the Open Category it was Emmauel Cabanas and Tania Rodrigues who took home the wins in the grand finale, with Cabanas crossing the finishing line in 2:01:49 and Rodrigues completing the 96.4km course in 2:02:28. In the Vets Category it was Simon Cox and Adriana Sanchez who took home the Blue Jerseys in the grand finale, with Cox crossing the finishing line in 2:01:51 and Sanchez completing the 96.4km course in 2:15:46. Kicking off the 2025 event in style, young riders took to the track for the InstaShop Junior Rides on Saturday, February 22nd, with almost 1000 little ones joining in the fun. This year also marked the exciting return of The Live Well Outride, a family-friendly 35km course with a 12km shortcut that saw cyclists ride out and back from Expo City Dubai on Saturday morning. At Al Forsan Park, the Spinneys Eat Well Live Well race village buzzed with post-race celebrations, offering a vibrant atmosphere for both cyclists and spectators. Whether elite riders qualifying for the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Australia or local participants achieving personal milestones, everyone had a reason to celebrate at the race village. One lucky Outride participant had even more reason to celebrate, as Jetour surprised a random rider who completed the course with a brand-new Jetour X50. Adding to the excitement of the family-friendly race, the incredible giveaway created unforgettable moments for both the winner and the crowd. Stewart Howison, Race Director of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, said: 'The 15th edition of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge has been nothing short of extraordinary. With a record-breaking 7,000 plus participants across the series, we've reached incredible new heights this year. We are especially proud to see so many riders qualify for the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Australia, showcasing the growing strength of cycling in the region. A massive thank you to the RTA, Dubai Police, and the Dubai Sports Council for their unwavering support over the past 15 years. This journey has been amazing, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for the 2026 edition.' Held in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, Spinneys and Dubai 92, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge is one of the Middle East's premium sporting races, regularly attracting thousands of riders from all over the world. The 2025 Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, a key qualifying race in the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Series season, saw elite cyclists take to the streets of Dubai, with 346 riders earning their spot in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Lorne, Australia. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
ARN News Center
24-02-2025
- Sport
- ARN News Center
Riders complete 15th Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge
Riders have completed the 15th edition Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, held in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council. Cyclists filled the traffic-free streets on Sunday morning across Dubai for a pulsating race, culminating in an exciting sprint finish, family fun and an incredible atmosphere in the Eat Well Live Well Village at Expo City Dubai. 15th edition of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, saw exceptional racing in the Elite Invitational Category and Group 1 - Elite Seeded competition. Thousands of riders set off for the 96.4 km race from Expo City Dubai and the last rider successfully crossed the finish line around 1 p.m. completing the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spinneys Dubai 92 🚲 Challenge (@spinneysdubai92) In the elite category, male athlete Francesco Lamon and female athlete Makhabbat Umutzhanova were fastest across the finish line with respective times of 2:01:47 and 2:01:49, taking top spot in the standings and earning AED 10,000 each from the lucrative AED 36,000 prize pot. Lamon was followed closely by Maksim Orekhov and Jasper Verkuijl both securing podium positions with finishing times of 2:01:47. respectively. Similarly, Ebtissam Zayed and Akvile Gedraityte took second and third place with close margins, finishing with times of 2:01:49. To cap off a remarkable Aster Pharmacy BIG 5 competition, the overall winners saw Shaun Carey and Helle Bachofen Von Echt emerge as the male and female winners with times of 2:01:49 and 2:02:26. respectively. In the Open Category it was Emmauel Cabanas and Tania Rodrigues who took home the wins in the grand finale, with Cabanas crossing the finishing line in 2:01:49 and Rodrigues completing the 96.4km course in 2:02:28. In the Vets Category it was Simon Cox and Adriana Sanchez who took home the wins in the grand finale, with Cox crossing the finishing line in 2:01:51 and Sanchez completing the 96.4km course in 2:15:46. Held in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, Spinneys and Dubai 92, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge is one of the Middle East's premium sporting races, regularly attracting thousands of riders from all over the world. The 2025 Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, a key qualifying race in the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Series season, saw elite cyclists take to the streets of Dubai, with 346 riders earning their spot in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Lorne, Australia.
Dubai Eye
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
Riders complete 15th Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge
Riders have completed the 15th edition Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, held in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council. Cyclists filled the traffic-free streets on Sunday morning across Dubai for a pulsating race, culminating in an exciting sprint finish, family fun and an incredible atmosphere in the Eat Well Live Well Village at Expo City Dubai. 15th edition of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, saw exceptional racing in the Elite Invitational Category and Group 1 - Elite Seeded competition. Thousands of riders set off for the 96.4 km race from Expo City Dubai and the last rider successfully crossed the finish line around 1 p.m. completing the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spinneys Dubai 92 🚲 Challenge (@spinneysdubai92) In the elite category, male athlete Francesco Lamon and female athlete Makhabbat Umutzhanova were fastest across the finish line with respective times of 2:01:47 and 2:01:49, taking top spot in the standings and earning AED 10,000 each from the lucrative AED 36,000 prize pot. Lamon was followed closely by Maksim Orekhov and Jasper Verkuijl both securing podium positions with finishing times of 2:01:47. respectively. Similarly, Ebtissam Zayed and Akvile Gedraityte took second and third place with close margins, finishing with times of 2:01:49. To cap off a remarkable Aster Pharmacy BIG 5 competition, the overall winners saw Shaun Carey and Helle Bachofen Von Echt emerge as the male and female winners with times of 2:01:49 and 2:02:26. respectively. In the Open Category it was Emmauel Cabanas and Tania Rodrigues who took home the wins in the grand finale, with Cabanas crossing the finishing line in 2:01:49 and Rodrigues completing the 96.4km course in 2:02:28. In the Vets Category it was Simon Cox and Adriana Sanchez who took home the wins in the grand finale, with Cox crossing the finishing line in 2:01:51 and Sanchez completing the 96.4km course in 2:15:46. Held in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, Spinneys and Dubai 92, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge is one of the Middle East's premium sporting races, regularly attracting thousands of riders from all over the world. The 2025 Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, a key qualifying race in the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Series season, saw elite cyclists take to the streets of Dubai, with 346 riders earning their spot in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Lorne, Australia.
Mid East Info
11-02-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Aster Pharmacy launches in Saudi Arabia with ‘Trio' – the flagship store in Riyadh - Middle East Business News and Information
Aster Pharmacy, the retail arm of Aster DM Healthcare, has commenced operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with 15 stores across Riyadh, including its flagship store at Trio Plaza. The launch of 'Trio' marks a significant milestone for Aster Pharmacy, as it introduces a unique drive-through concept to the region, set to emerge as a health and wellness destination for people of Riyadh for all their health, beauty, fitness and lifestyle needs. Set in a premium location in North Riyadh, Trio is the largest store of Aster Pharmacy in the GCC, spanning 711 square meters, offering an expansive range of over 13,000 products and exclusive services tailored to everyday needs. The launch event was graced by His Excellency, Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al-Saheb, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Investment and Development, officials from the government, leaders from Aster DM Healthcare and Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Group, distinguished guests and delegates showcasing their support for this landmark step in Aster's expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Following the successful entry into the Saudi market in September 2023, Aster Pharmacy has rapidly expanded its footprint, establishing 15 stores in Riyadh alone as part of a larger plan to roll out 180 locations across Saudi Arabia over the next 2-3 years. This growth is being facilitated in strategic partnership with the Al Hokair Holding Group, a prominent retail partner in the region, and aims to make international and regional popular brands in health and wellness easily accessible for the people in the region. Supported by myAster- the region's No.1 healthcare app which provides the complete digital solution combining all Aster services in the country, including appointment booking with doctors from Aster Sanad Hospital, telehealth, access to health records and home delivery of prescription and OTC products from Aster Pharmacy, Aster DM Healthcare is set to redefine how quality healthcare is accessed in the Kingdom, in alignment with Vision 2030. Commenting on the launch, Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare said, 'Our vision has always been to make quality healthcare easily accessible to people across the world, enabling us to serve 20 million patients annually. We are deeply grateful to the visionary leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for giving us the opportunity to be among the first private healthcare investors in the country through Aster Sanad Hospital. Now, as we embark on our committed expansion across hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and digital health, we truly value the chance to contribute to KSA's Vision 2030. I am confident that Aster's integrated healthcare model, which has played a key role in strengthening healthcare infrastructure in many countries, will help shape the future of healthcare in Saudi Arabia.' Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Mishal Al Hokair, Deputy CEO of Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group stated, 'The partnership with Aster Pharmacy brings a visionary approach to Saudi Arabia's healthcare landscape. Together, we are setting a new standard in community access to healthcare, offering an unmatched shopping experience and wellness support for families across the Kingdom. Trio is just the beginning of what we are building together.' Speaking at the event, Ms. Alisha Moopen, Managing Director & Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare GCC said, 'As the largest country in GCC and the second fastest growing economy in the world, it is impressive to witness the tremendous progress that KSA has made within such a short period of time. As one of the first private healthcare providers to set up operations in the country, we at Aster DM Healthcare had the privilege of witnessing this growth journey very closely and we remain steadfast in our commitment to support the achievement of Vision 2030 by bringing the best of Aster's integrated healthcare model to the Kingdom. Launch of Aster Pharmacy's largest store in the region, alongside the launch of region's leading free health and wellbeing app – myAster is just the beginning of our plans in Kingdom. In the years to come, we are looking to expand across major cities in the country through the opening of new hospitals, launch of Aster Clinics and more Aster Pharmacy stores, making quality healthcare easily accessible for the masses.' Trio offers a broad range of healthcare products and specialized services designed specifically to meet the needs of the local community. The store features a skincare section with free skin analysis and personalized product recommendations and proudly exhibits two exclusive Aster in-house brands. The nail studio hosts regular events with beauty experts and offers premium nail care products, while the makeup section showcases exclusive brands and live events with renowned makeup artists. The health and wellness area provides nutrition products and a juice bar, offering a comprehensive wellness experience. Further supporting Riyadh's families, the Mother & Baby section provides essential products and features an interactive children's area, creating a convenient and enjoyable shopping experience for mothers. In the home healthcare section, the store features a range of medical equipments including beds, massage chairs, and mobility aids with digital screens providing information on product availability. Additionally, a well-staffed medicine counter provides customers with free guidance from trained pharmacists. The store also provides comprehensive range of pharmaceutical drugs which can be availed through doctor's prescription. To further enhance convenience, Trio also offers customers multiple options to access products, including in-store shopping, click-and-collect, and app-based ordering through the newly launched myAster app. Speaking at the launch Shakeeb Masri – Chief Operating Officer, Aster Pharmacy, KSA commented, 'Trio is more than a flagship store – it is a new benchmark for community-centered healthcare. Aster Pharmacy has been a trusted name in the GCC, and with our entry into Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group, we're focusing on bringing innovative and accessible services to our customers. The drive-through concept and range of wellness products and prescription medicines that we are providing will make this store an essential destination for Riyadh's health, wellness and lifestyle needs.' Aster Pharmacy, with its Trio flagship store and upcoming openings, is committed to becoming a leading provider of accessible, customer-focused healthcare in Saudi Arabia. Since its establishment in the UAE, Aster Pharmacy has expanded to over 300 locations across the GCC, earning the trust of millions with its customer-first approach. As it grows in Saudi Arabia, Aster aims to bring the same dedication and expertise to the Kingdom, building on nearly four decades of success in the region.
