Objectives of the Omani Genome project

The Omani Ministry of Health laid the foundation stone for the National Human Genome and Data Center, "Omani Genome," with the aim of establishing a reference genetic database for Omani society and analyzing the genomic sequences of 100,000 participants by 2040. The project seeks to advance personalized and precise medicine, discover treatments for hereditary diseases, and promote scientific research and international partnerships, with a focus on training and qualifying national cadres. In its initial phase, the program targets studying 20,000 citizens between 2025 and 2030, with plans to expand to include 100,000 by 2040. The center will be equipped with modern facilities, including high-throughput genomic sequencing devices and a biobank with a capacity of over one million samples. The construction cost exceeds 4.2 million Omani rials, and the implementation period is nine months.