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In Saudi Arabia, genomic medicine and digital health initiatives are expanding, yet limited evidence explains how AI readiness supports molecular diagnostics, genomic testing, biobanking, biological sample traceability, and targeted therapy delivery.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A structured cross-sectional survey was completed by 350 professionals from hospitals, molecular diagnostic laboratories, genomic testing centers, biomedical laboratories, biobanks, pharmaceutical and biologic suppliers, and healthcare service providers in Saudi Arabia. Data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>AI readiness strengthened molecular data interoperability, biological sample traceability, diagnostic responsiveness, biomarker-guided decision support, and precision medicine service performance. 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