WAM Abu Dhabi, February 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A rare inherited genetic disorder affecting brain development and muscle strength has been officially named after an Abu Dhabi-based specialist at Burjeel Medical City, in what researchers described as a milestone for the United Arab Emirates’ medical research community. The condition, now known as El-Hattab-Schmidts syndrome, was identified through research led by Prof. Ayman W. El-Hattab, consultant clinical ge