Nova Medical Centres, India’s leading Ambulatory Surgery Group, today announced its expansion into the Middle East region with the launch of its first facility in Muscat, Oman. Nova Medical Centres LLC Middle East is a joint venture and is a 51:49% partnership between Nova and the OMZEST Group. Additionally, OMZEST has acquired a 12.5% stake in Nova’s Indian operations.

1. OMZEST Group partners with NOVA Medical in the Middle East
Muscat: Nova Medical Centres, India’s leading Ambulatory Surgery Group, today announced
its expansion into the Middle East region with the launch of its first facility in Muscat, Oman.
Nova Medical Centres LLC Middle East is a joint venture and is a 51:49% partnership
between Nova and the OMZEST Group. Additionally, OMZEST has acquired a 12.5% stake in
Nova’s Indian operations.
Nova Medical Centres LLC Middle East has commenced operations with the launch of the
state-of-the-art polyclinic in Al Khuwair.
The Nova Polyclinic will have a panel of super-specialist consultants. Additionally, the
Polyclinic is equipped with comprehensive diagnostics including a pathology lab, digital xray, and ultrasound. The Polyclinic will offer multi specialties including: General Medicine,
Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, General Surgery and
Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, ENT, Ophthalmology (Visiting),
Plastics and Aesthetics (Visiting), Spine (Visiting), Bariatric (Visiting), Urology (Visiting), and
In-vitro Fertilization (Visiting).
Mr. Rajiv Dhar, Executive Director - Finance, OMZEST, comments, “We are delighted to be
partnering with Nova. We have seen how Nova has, in a short span of time, gained
acceptance across the healthcare industry amongst doctors, patients and insurance
companies. We see tremendous potential for Ambulatory Surgery in general and Nova’s
business model in particular, both in the Middle East and India.”

2. Mr. Suresh Soni, Chairman and CEO, Nova Medical Centres, adds, “OMZEST as a JV partner
gives us the confidence to bring the best in healthcare to Oman and the region. Nova’s
unique operating model is designed for rapid scale. Leading doctors from Oman, UK and
India have expressed great interest in our concept and are looking forward to working with
us.”
Nova pioneered the concept of stand-alone Ambulatory Surgery Centres in India. This
venture will generate international career opportunities for doctors, clinical and non-clinical
staff associated with Nova centres across the GCC.
About Nova Medical Centres Middle East LLC
Nova Medical Centres Middle East LLC is a joint venture between Nova Medical Centres,
India and the Omzest Group. The company has plans to set up Polyclinics and Ambulatory
Surgery Centres in Muscat, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh.
About OMZEST:
OMZEST is one of the premier and most diversified business groups in the Sultanate of
Oman with over 75 companies under its portfolio. The Group is led by its Chairman and
Founder, H.E. Dr. Omar Zawawi, Special Advisor for External Liaison to His Majesty Sultan
Qaboos Bin Said. OMZEST’s business interests include Manufacturing, Construction and
Contracting, Services, Trading and Agency representation, Training and Education.
About Nova Medical Centres:
Nova Medical Centres develops, acquires, owns and operates Ambulatory Surgical Centres
across India. Ambulatory or Short Stay surgeries are procedures that take between 24-72
hours from admission to patient discharge. Nova provides leading surgeons from diverse
specialties with comprehensive ultra-modern facilities comprising doctor’s offices, operating
rooms, diagnostics, imaging, health check-up area, pathology laboratory and a pharmacy.
By specialising only in Short-Stay surgical procedures, Nova improves patient experience and
contains costs while increasing operating efficiency. Nova’s innovative health services model
offers unparalleled quality and affordability.

3. For more information, please contact:
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Nova Medical Centres Middle East LLC
Arun Soni
+968 9528 4624
arun.soni@novamedicalcenters.com