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5/13/24, 1:31 PM Dubai Central Laboratory implements AI-based technology to detect ‘Legionella’ bacteria - Middle East News 247

Eng. Hind commented, “This revolutionary method of detecting the Legionella pulmonary bacteria is among

the latest to be accredited globally by the European Water Testing Network. It also has a certificate of
recognition from 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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