Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 2025 – Shahed Abdul Rahiman has been appointed as Head – Human Resources, Corporate & Aster Digital Health-UAE at Aster DM Healthcare, a leading healthcare conglomerate in the Middle East. In this strategic role, Shahed leads HR for the corporate and Aster Digital Health divisions in the UAE, overseeing talent management, organizational development, employee engagement, and strategic HR initiatives to support the company’s continued growth and innovation.
Shahed has been with Aster DM Healthcare for more than 13 years, steadily advancing through multiple leadership roles. Prior to his current position, he served as Deputy Head of HR – Corporate & Head of HR – Aster Digital Health, where he successfully drove people strategies for the organization’s digital health transformation and corporate operations. His earlier role as Lead – Corporate Human Resources saw him manage HR strategy across the corporate functions, implementing programs in talent management, leadership development, diversity & inclusion, and employee wellness.
Earlier in his tenure, Shahed served as HR Business Partner – Corporate HR, where he played a key role in aligning HR policies with business goals, and as Assistant Manager and Senior Executive, overseeing doctor recruitment, licensing, onboarding, and HR compliance processes in line with UAE labor and healthcare regulations. His career reflects a deep commitment to employee experience, stakeholder engagement, and strategic HR leadership in the healthcare sector.
Shahed holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
About Aster DM Healthcare
Aster DM Healthcare is one of the largest and fastest-growing healthcare groups in the MENA region, with a network of over 400 medical establishments, including 15 hospitals, 120 clinics, and 307 pharmacies across the GCC. Headquartered in Dubai, the group employs more than 19,657 staff members, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals. With JCI-accredited facilities and a commitment to excellence, Aster DM Healthcare continues to set new benchmarks in patient care, healthcare innovation, and service quality.
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