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Centena Group strengthens its presence and expands its educational eCommerce platform ‘AtlabShoponline’ to KSA
access to educa on for everyone through our subsidiary ATLAB. As a group, we are dedicated to advancing
sustainable growth and development for companies and communi es within the Middle East and beyond,
as well as reshaping the future and transforming lives through innova on and technology. In order to be er
serve society, we are constantly striving to invest in and provide technological innova ons, applica ons, and
solu ons.”

AtlabShoponline has garnered significant interest from parents, educa onal ins tu ons, and schools in the
UAE, indica ng the region’s rising need for high-quality educa onal resources. In keeping with the
objec ves of KSA’s Vision 2030 to develop the na on into a knowledge-based economy, the pla orm will
offer its extensive selec on of products and services in the country. AtlabShoponline has received a
resoundingly posi ve response, leading to an increase in demand from both ins tu ons and parents.
Notably, 80 to 90 per cent of FIRST LEGO League (FLL) kits are purchased through AtlabShoponline, making it
a preferred des na on to get resources for such educa onal compe ons.

Nilesh Korgaonkar, CEO of ATLAB, said: “Beyond conven onal eCommerce pla orms, AtlabShoponline is
launching a customized approach for easy access to educa onal resources in KSA for an engaging learning
experience. Backed by a team of educa onal experts, ATLAB works with schools to successfully incorporate
new ideas into their courses. The GCC region is evolving and diversifying as a knowledge-based economy to
create more private sector jobs for a young and growing popula on. Aligning to this development and to
boost employment and economy, ATLAB provides STEAM based educa on experiences that encourage
students’ crea vity, innova on, and cri cal thinking abili es as a STEAM.org accredited organiza on.”

The Centena Group remains unwavering in its commitment to assis ng customers in every stage of their
educa onal journey. The group has a team in the field that can assist customers throughout their journey. It
has further forged partnerships with various leading global

companies in this domain to offer the right and best solu ons and resources, tailoring them to the specific
needs of customers in the region.

With a group of professionals and alliances with renowned companies, Centena Group ensures the provision
of tailored resources and solu ons, all of which effec vely meets customers’ unique demands. ATLAB
Shoponline’s debut in the KSA market is expected to strengthen Centena Group’s standing as the region’s
pioneer in technological solu ons and educa onal innova on.

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About Centena Group

Centena Group, a UAE-based mul na onal conglomerate, is a leading player in the field of science,
engineering, educa on, and technology solu ons, focusing on offering state-of-the-art services in Marine
Electronics, Security and Iden fica on, Educa on, Industrial Process solu ons, Life Analy cal, Material
Tes ng segments, and turnkey Laboratory solu ons. For over 40 years, the company has leveraged
innova ve technologies to address prevalent challenges through its subsidiaries, joint ventures and brands
including – Maritronics, EDGE, ScreenCheck, BRAVO, WOWRFID, ATLAB, Emphor DLAS, Emphor IPS, IEP,
Petro Emphor, Auto ID systems, and LABSPACE. The Group’s global presence is reinforced by its vast
network of principals, suppliers, customers, and offices around the world, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia,
Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, India, Singapore, and the UK. The Centena® Group is cer fied for Quality Management
System (ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015), and Occupa onal Health
and Safety Management System (ISO 45001:2018). The group has been a recipient of the Dubai Quality
Apprecia on Program and Dubai SME award, amidst numerous other pres gious global accolades.

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