Genomic Medicine in Cancer Care in the UAE

Health care in the United Arab Emirates has been undergoing rapid transformation over the last few years, with a number of new centers providing comprehensive cancer care. Utilization of genomics in cancer care has also increased, but local facilities and expertise in testing have been limited. However, with recent initiatives like the Emirati Genome Project and collaboration with local universities, there is hope that this will also facilitate expanding its use in cancer care. Many barriers remain to the optimal utilization of genomics in cancer care in the UAE that require frameworks with government, regulatory, and institutional support.