Malaysian Genomics announces expansion in UAE

Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre has announced the signing of a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) outlining partnerships to market and distribute the Group's Dtect(R) range of genetic screening services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Other than Malaysian Genomics, the SCA involves American Spine Center (ASC), a Dubai, UAE-based specialist in spinal injury and spine pathology; BALSAM Health Services, a Dubai, UAE-based healthcare service provider; Wellness by Design FZ LLC, a Dubai, UAE-based nutrition, obesity and weight loss specialist, and Sharjah, UAE-based IAC International LLC.

Under the SCA, Malaysian Genomics, ASC, Balsam and Wellness by Design will explore common strategies for joint or allied projects that translate to innovative healthcare tools or solutions, while the role of IAC is to support activities in priority areas, aligning the parties and work with other organisations, where appropriate. IAC will also be the point of contact between Malaysian Genomics and ASC, Balsam and Wellness by Design.

Noor Azri bin Dato' Sri Noor Azerai, Executive Director of Malaysian Genomics, said, "The SCA will allow us to formally explore how the parties can work together, including technical trials and evaluation of our Dtect screening tests for commercialisation in the UAE. Malaysian Genomics' role will be to provide technical and scientific support under the SCA. In addition, we constantly look for opportunities to partner with like-minded businesses and organisations in expanding our market reach for Dtect and our other services."