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UAE premarital genetic screening: 71 per cent of incompatible couples choose marriage

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“UAE premarital genetic screening: 71 per cent of incompatible couples choose marriage”

Dubai: The proportion of genetically incompatible Emirati couples choosing to proceed with marriage has fallen to 71 per cent as of September 2026, down from about 90 per cent when premarital genetic screening was introduced in January 2025, according to Emirates Health Services (EHS). The decline points to growing awareness of the importance of genetic screening results and specialist medical counselling in understanding potential hereditary risks and making informed decisions about marriage…

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