UAE Approves National Genomics Masterplan: Personal Reports for 900,000 Participants From December 2026
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, approved the 2026-2031 National Genomics Masterplan at a meeting of the Emirates Genome Council on November 11, setting the next phase of genomic research and precision healthcare in the United Arab Emirates.
The meeting reviewed the progress of the Emirati Genome Programme, whose participation has reached one million, making it one of the world's most comprehensive population genome programmes. The masterplan has four priorities: expanding the programme to cover all Emirati citizens, issuing personalized genomic reports to 900,000 participants, extending newborn genetic screening nationwide, and strengthening the Trusted Research Environment that supports research partnerships with local and international healthcare institutions.
The personalized reports will be available to participants through the TAMM platform from December 2026, covering 214 inherited genomic conditions and health traits, under strict privacy and data confidentiality standards.
(Source: WAM)
Source: WAM
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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