Abu Dhabi August 29, 2021: In a bid to innovate healthcare
solutions for the wider Emirati community, employees of the
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu
Dhabi) have contributed blood samples to the Emirati Genome
Program, which aims to sequence the complete genome of as
many citizens as possible to support better prediction,
prevention and treatment of genetic and chronic illnesses.
“DCT Abu Dhabi has taken part in this program to support Abu
Dhabi’s healthcare sector and give back to the community, as
part of its commitment to its corporate sustainable
development principles,” said HE Saeed Ali Al Fazari,
Executive Director, Support Services Sector at DCT Abu
Dhabi. “The Emirati Genome Program represents a milestone in
our nation's journey, as it aims to create a comprehensive
Emirati genetic map to help enhance health services and
provide the best healthcare solutions for our community.”
Dr Fahed Al Marzooqi, Chief Operations Officer, G42
Healthcare, said: “We would like to extend our thanks to the
team at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
for their participation in the Emirati Genome Program.
Through the Program, we aim to generate the highest quality
and most comprehensive genomic data that will further
advance the healthcare system for the Emirati community.
“With the support of UAE nationals, we can continue to push
the boundaries of healthcare practices under the visionary
leadership of the UAE and provide cutting-edge solutions for
all who live here and future generations.”
DCT Abu Dhabi's corporate sustainability development
principles align with the Emirati Genome Program, which will
eventually help advance preventative and personalised
healthcare in the UAE for all Emiratis.
The success of the Emirati Genome Program depends heavily on
the participation of UAE nationals across the country. The
more participants the Emirati Genome Program has, the more
comprehensive the resulting genetic data will become,
creating a rich base for scientists and medical
professionals to build the Emirati reference genome.
More details of the Emirati Genome Program, including
complete participation information, can be found at
https://emiratigenomeprogram.ae/ or by calling 800 UAE
GENOME.