During the past decade, there has been an explosion of new genetic information, with greater understanding of gene functions and more powerful DNA-based technologies. The challenge is to apply this knowledge to the maximum benefit of patients and their families. In the Sultanate of Oman, the cytogenetics laboratory at the Royal Hospital is supported by a molecular laboratory in another part of the city.. Plans are well advanced for there to be a national Genetic Center. However, it may be that there is still no input for the university to teach new students the results of new research. It became clear that the reasons for the obstacles to genetic services in the Sultanate of Oman in particular are: Insufficient funding, wide geographical distribution of families with specialized genes, And Inadequate genetic understanding by clinical staff and families.