UAE approves national genomics masterplan to bring personalised medicine to all citizens
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a sweeping genomics masterplan aimed at transforming how the UAE delivers personalised health care to its citizens. Sheikh Khaled chaired a meeting of the Emirates Genome Council during the UAE Government Annual Meetings, where he endorsed the 2026-2031 National Genomics Masterplan.…
Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed has officially launched a comprehensive genomics masterplan, aiming to revolutionize the nation's healthcare delivery through personalized medicine for all citizens. During a meeting of the Emirates Genome Council, Sheikh Khaled endorsed the 2026-2031 National Genomics Masterplan, marking a significant shift from data collection to clinical application, early prevention, and precision medicine.
The Emirati Genome Programme has already reached a remarkable milestone of one million participants, setting the stage for the masterplan's implementation. The strategy focuses on four key initiatives: expanding the programme to cover 100% of Emirati citizens, providing personalized genomic reports to 900,000 individuals, broadening newborn genetic screening nationwide, and enhancing the Trusted Research Environment to support both local and global research efforts.
Starting in December 2026, personalized genomic reports will be accessible through the Tamm platform, offering insights into 214 inherited genomic conditions and health traits. The newborn genetic screening program will monitor over 730 genes associated with more than 815 childhood genetic conditions, where early intervention can be effective.
Mansoor Al Mansoori, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Health and Secretary General of the Emirates Genome Council, emphasized that the masterplan sets new standards for applying genomics in clinical settings within communities. He added that the extensive genomic database will enable the UAE to integrate data with an AI-powered healthcare system, ultimately leading to community-wide prevention and precision medicine.
With the Trusted Research Environment already attracting invitations from 21 research and healthcare organizations globally, the masterplan aims to position the UAE as a leading player in shaping the future of healthcare through data, artificial intelligence, and precision medicine.
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