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Technology demands and AI investments power Centena Group’s strong regional performance - Observer Dubai
Building on a strong track record in Qatar, where the company successfully delivered tailor-
made industrial metering and analyser solutions, both the IEP division and Emphor IPS are

now actively exploring expansion opportunities in other high-potential MENA markets. As

the region’s demand for customised industrial process solutions, real-time data analytics and
operational efficiency is surging, Centena’s focus on innovation and localisation positions

these divisions to capture significant new growth markets and deepen their regional footprint

in 2025.

Moreover, as the GCC has been intensifying focus on research, innovation, and STEM

education, turnkey laboratory furniture solutions have become increasingly critical. In

response, Centena’s strategic investments in 2024 enabled its subsidiary LABSPACE to
expand its manufacturing facility in Umm Al Quwain, significantly boosting capacity to meet

the rising regional demand for laboratory infrastructure and enhancing production
capabilities to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions tailored to educational and research

institutions across the GCC and beyond.

The adoption of AI and biometric technology in the business also helped ScreenCheck,

Centena’s security and identification business unit, to maintain its leadership position as the
value-added distributor in the region, especially as intelligent identity management and

secure access solutions across government, enterprise, and critical infrastructure have
become more prevalent.

The group also strengthened its position in the marine technology sector, where EDGE, under

Centena’s Maritronics division, secured Lloyd’s Register (LR) Type Approval certification
for its Fibre Optic Gyro solution, an achievement that elevates its global standing. With

maritime industries worldwide embracing precision navigation and safety technologies to

meet stringent regulatory standards and operational demands, EDGE’s certified solutions
provide a competitive edge for engineering excellence and innovation.

Furthermore, strategic partnerships in 2024, notably Emphor DLAS, the life, analytical, and

material testing solutions division, becoming the authorised distributor for PerkinElmer
across the UAE and Qatar, reinforced the company’s leadership in delivering advanced

analytical technologies to the pharmaceutical, healthcare, food safety, and environmental
sectors. In parallel, the company’s material testing solutions business also saw substantial

growth. Additionally, Emphor DLAS strengthened its presence in the aviation industry,

supporting airlines and MRO providers with preventive maintenance, component lifespan
assessment, and adherence to global aviation safety regulations.

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