Addressing the ceremony, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan congratulated both organizations on the partnership and welcomed Dr. Abrar Associates into the Mövenpick and Centaurus family of partners; Nicolas Verdun , General Manager of Mövenpick Hotel Islamabad, welcomed Dr. Abrar Associates as a valued partner and expressed confidence that the collaboration would benefit both organizations and their clients
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ISLAMABAD, OCT 27: In a significant step toward enhancing healthcare support and guest services, Mövenpick Hotel Islamabad and Dr. Abrar Associates, one of Pakistan’s leading dental healthcare institutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to provide quality medical and dental services to hotel guests, staff, and associated clients.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, Chief Executive Officer of Centaurus Group and the Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Tourism. The event brought together senior representatives from both organizations and marked the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at improving access to healthcare services through collaboration between the hospitality and medical sectors.
Addressing the ceremony, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan congratulated both organizations on the partnership and welcomed Dr. Abrar Associates into the Mövenpick and Centaurus family of partners. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between different sectors to improve service standards and promote Pakistan as a modern and welcoming destination.
“As Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Tourism, I can assure you that the government is taking all possible measures to promote tourism in Pakistan. The country possesses immense tourism potential, and partnerships such as this contribute positively to enhancing visitor confidence and improving service delivery,” he said.
Sardar Yasir further noted that international-standard hotels and quality healthcare facilities play an important role in creating a favorable environment for tourists, business travelers, and investors.
Speaking on the occasion, Nicolas Verdun , General Manager of Mövenpick Hotel Islamabad, welcomed Dr. Abrar Associates as a valued partner and expressed confidence that the collaboration would benefit both organizations and their clients.
“We are delighted to enter into this partnership with Dr. Abrar Associates. At Mövenpick Hotel Islamabad, guest comfort, well-being, and safety remain our highest priorities. This agreement will help us further strengthen the services available to our guests and employees. We look forward to a successful and long-term partnership,” he said.
Nicolas added that the hotel would continue to remain committed to providing world-class hospitality standards while ensuring that quality healthcare support is available whenever needed.
Meanwhile, Dr. Abrar-ul-Hasnain, representing Dr. Abrar Associates, thanked the management of Mövenpick Hotel Islamabad and Centaurus Group for their trust and cooperation. He said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to excellence and customer care.
“We are honored to collaborate with one of Pakistan’s premier hospitality brands. Through this MoU, we aim to provide high-quality dental and medical services while ensuring convenience, professionalism, and patient-centered care for all beneficiaries,” he said.
He highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare and professional medical support in the hospitality sector, adding that Dr. Abrar Associates would strive to deliver the highest standards of healthcare services under the agreement.
The ceremony concluded with the formal exchange of documents and a commitment from both organizations to work closely in implementing the agreement. Participants expressed optimism that the partnership would serve as a model for future collaborations between Pakistan’s healthcare and hospitality sectors, ultimately benefiting customers, employees, and visitors alike.
