Aayan Leasing and Investment acquires a strategic stake in DAWI app

17/10/2025 03:21 AST

Aayan Leasing and Investment Company has announced that one of its subsidiaries has acquired a strategic stake in Fresh Minds, the owner of the "Dawi" application - a leading digital healthcare platform in Kuwait and the region. This investment marks a significant step in Aayan Group's journey to strengthen its presence in the digital healthcare sector and reflects major institutional investors' confidence in the future of digital health solutions. Abdullah Al-Shatti: "Entering the digital health sector is an investment in the future."

Abdullah Mohammed Al-Shatti, CEO of Aayan Leasing and Investment, stated: "We are pleased to enter the digital healthcare sector as a strategic investor. We believe this will be one of the most transformative sectors in the coming years. The Dawi platform stands out for its exceptional management and clear vision, and we are committed to providing full support to ensure the success of this ambitious venture." Bader Shishtari: "A strategic partnership built on trust and a shared vision."

Bader Nasser Shishtari, Founder and CEO of Fresh Minds (owner of Dawi), said: "Having Aayan Leasing and Investment as a strategic shareholder marks a milestone in our journey. We highly value this step from a well-established and publicly listed company, as it reflects their confidence in the digital healthcare sector - a direction the world is rapidly moving toward. This is not merely a financial investment, but a strategic partnership built on trust and a shared vision, enabling us to expand further in Kuwait and across the region.

In the coming period, we will be announcing new projects, services, and collaborations with major hospitals and leading names, reinforcing Dawi's position as a pioneer in digital healthcare." Dr Abdulwahab Sadeq: "The partnership between Aayan and Dawi is a model for collaboration between major institutions and promising startups." Dr Abdulwahab Sadeq, Professor of Law, Partner at Meysan Law Firm, and Dawi's legal representative in the transaction, added: "We are pleased to have contributed to the successful completion of this deal between Aayan and Fresh Minds.

We expect this partnership to be both successful and impactful. Such collaborations between large investment institutions and promising startups set a healthy example for developing the local market and strengthening investor confidence in Kuwait's digital economy." Dawi is an innovative digital healthcare platform that connects patients with healthcare providers - hospitals, clinics, and doctors across various specialties. The app offers appointment booking,

online medical consultations, and a "second opinion" service that allows users to seek an additional professional evaluation of their medical cases. In the coming period, the company plans to launch major new digital services and form partnerships with leading healthcare institutions in Kuwait and the region, further strengthening its position as one of the top platforms driving the digital healthcare transformation.

Kuwait Times