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5/13/24, 1:27 PM Dubai Central Laboratory implements AI-based technology to detect ‘Legionella' bacteria
AOAC International. The technology is very accurate and quick to produce results, typically needing 48 hours as
opposed to the 14 days that traditional methods require.'
In addition, the Acting Director of the Dubai Central Laboratory Department stated that more than 100,000 tests are
carried out yearly by microbiological analysis laboratories on a variety of food types, environmental water, and
consumer products (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) to guarantee the safety of goods sold in Dubai markets. It also entails the
use of research and development studies for diverse microbiological examinations, assuring that laboratories have
the capacity to respond promptly to various kinds of circumstances.
Focusing on the health and safety of consumers, the new technology supports the framework of microbiological
exams implemented to make sure that there is no corrupt microbial growth or disease transmitted across different
commodities and products. Dubai Central Laboratory system has several specialized laboratories, which include
Chemical Analysis Laboratory, Microbiological Analysis, Infrastructure and Construction Materials Laboratories,
Metrology, and Electromechanical Devices.
Food, health, industry, the environment, and several governmental and academic entities and institutions benefit
from the laboratory's tests, which are based on an integrated technological system comprising nearly 5,000
technology systems and devices. The laboratory also provides technical consultations, specialised training, and
inspection and calibration services to ensure residents have access to high quality living conditions.

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