Muscat – The symposium opened under the auspices of H.E. Dr. Said Hareb Al Lamki, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Health Affairs, and the presence of Professor Majid Abdullah Al Fadl, Head of Genetics and Precision Medicine Department at King Abdullah Specialized Hospital.

Hosted by the Oman Society for Genetic Medicine in collaboration with the Middle East Genetics and Metabolism Academy, the event has drawn over 150 specialists in medical genetics from the GCC and beyond.

Spanning three days, the symposium features presentations from 55 esteemed speakers, focusing on advancing knowledge and collaboration in the field of medical genetics. Day one addressed significant challenges and strategies related to management and early detection of various genetic disorders, including Mucopolysaccharidosis type II and other critical genetic conditions.

The event will continue with workshops and discussions aimed at enhancing diagnostics and treatment outcomes for rare diseases in the region.