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Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Technology demands and AI investments power Centena Group's strong regional performance
Centena Group, a leading player in the fields of science, engineering, education and technology solutions, recorded an impressive 22.5 per cent year-on-year growth in overall business performance across the Middle East for the year 2024, with Qatar leading regional performance by registering over 35 per cent growth. This robust growth reflects the region's rapid adoption of integrated technology solutions across education, engineering, smart industries and digital infrastructure sectors. A major contributor was the region's education sector, where a heightened focus on government-led initiatives, increased support for STEAM education, and rising demand for robotics and artificial intelligence (AI)-based learning tools enabled Centena's education division, ATLAB, to achieve a remarkable 60 per cent growth rate. Additionally, strategic expansions, investments in AI, and developments across key verticals, including marine, industrial process solutions, identification and security, and laboratory furniture manufacturing, have significantly boosted revenue and the Group's project delivery capabilities. Sanjay Raghunath, Chairman and Managing Director of Centena Group said: 'The growth we achieved in 2024 reflects the region's strong appetite for innovative solutions and our potential to deliver value across different verticals. At Centena, we are committed to contributing towards making the world a better place by leveraging cutting-edge technologies across all our divisions. With a growing portfolio of projects, increasing global interest and a strong regional presence, we are confidently looking forward to doubling our growth in the next fiscal year, driven by strategic partnerships, integrated solutions and unwavering focus on innovation.' 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. With the region undergoing a rapid transformation, fuelled by digital adoption and industrial innovation, Centena Group continues to play a key role in supporting sustainable development and enriching the quality of people's lives through its innovative solutions across its multiple divisions. For further information, please contact: CommuniGate Middle East 500270, Dubai, UAE E-mail: info@ Website:
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
ATLAB supports GCC's K–12 and Universities with creative STEAM learning, showcases solutions at GESS Saudi Arabia 2025
Middle East EdTech market projected to reach USD 573.1 billion by 2031, with new solutions transforming classrooms. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE are driving the adoption of blended learning, data insights, and gamified tools to enhance education and student engagement ATLAB, a leading educational solutions provider and a subsidiary of Centena Group, showcases playful, tech-rich learning solutions designed to bring education to life by redefining classroom experiences across K–12 and universities at GESS Saudi Arabia 2025. These solutions support the Kingdom's ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 by fostering a future-ready, knowledge-driven society. The Middle East EdTech market is rapidly expanding, projected to grow USD 573.1 billion by 2031, reflecting a global shift toward immersive, hands-on learning. In K–12, classrooms are evolving into science workshops: coding robots, interactive AR/VR experiments, and maker kits are as common as textbooks. Higher education is also racing ahead, with universities integrating AI programs, autonomous vehicle labs, and biomedical engineering projects into their curricula. With a focus on immersive, experiential learning, ATLAB is well-positioned to meet this growing demand and support the development of educational institutions in the region with hands-on STEAM activities, cutting-edge lab kits, AI-enabled tools that seamlessly blend fun and practical problem-solving into every lesson. The solutions aim to transform traditional classrooms into dynamic learning environments that spark curiosity, build critical thinking, and inspire lifelong learning. Nilesh Korgaonkar, CEO of ATLAB, said: 'In K–12, we believe learning should be joyful, adaptable, and deeply engaging. We help teachers create meaningful connections with their students by turning classrooms into dynamic spaces where differentiated learning becomes a strength, not a challenge. Moreover, higher education today must do more than inform, it must inspire, simulate, and prepare. We are working closely with universities and schools across Saudi Arabia and the GCC to position continuous innovation as an integral facet of mainstream education.' At the event, the company is presenting 'hands-on, minds-on' model of education, empowering educators with the tools to create playful, inclusive learning environments where all differentiated learners can actively engage, explore, and thrive through curiosity-driven, experiential learning in the classroom. In the higher education and vocational training landscape, ATLAB is empowering institutions to shape global citizens equipped for the demands of tomorrow's industries. The company's advanced learning solutions are tailored to meet the dynamic industrial needs enabling students to move beyond textbooks into real-world, industry-relevant environments and embrace futuristic learning. Through solutions from LEGO® Education, KUBO, Sphero, Ozobot, ClassVR, and PASCO, ATLAB will equip educators with powerful tools to deliver customized and impactful learning, fostering curiosity, creativity, and real-world problem solving in every classroom. Additionally, partnering with globally respected brands such as TecQuipment, Quanser, SMC, and Emona, ATLAB equips universities, technical and research institutes with solutions that replicate authentic workplace scenarios, ensuring students gain practical expertise in high-growth sectors. In addition to offering these advanced solutions, ATLAB also supports capacity building by providing product application and curriculum design training for teachers. Over 50,000 educators across the region have already benefited from these initiatives, many of which are tailored to support the specific needs of Gulf-based institutions. According to reports, countries in the GCC, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, are witnessing the integration of blended learning, data-driven insights, and gamified learning to improve educational outcomes and engage students in new and exciting ways. From equipping schools in Saudi Arabia with interactive STEM labs to facilitating regional teacher development workshops, ATLAB's trailblazing initiatives continue to play a critical role in ensuring that students across the Middle East region have industry-specific skills that empower them to tackle future challenges. For further information, please contact: CommuniGate Middle East 500270, Dubai, UAE E-mail: info@ Website:
TECHx
12-02-2025
- Science
- TECHx
TECHx Media UAE's FIRST LEGO League 2024-25 National Winners Announced
The FIRST LEGO League (FLL) 2024-25 season, hosted by ATLAB, a subsidiary of Centena Group, in collaboration with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and LEGO Education, announced the national winners from across the UAE during the grand finale of the 'CHALLENGE' category on February 9, 2025. The event celebrated the creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork of young innovators from 42 teams, who excelled in robotics and STEM. Team 'ACE' from the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences took home the Champion's Winner Award, while Team 'PELAGIC PIONEERS' from DPS Sharjah earned first runner-up and Team 'METAL MECH' from Gems International School – Al Khail secured second runner-up. In the Robot Performance category, Team 'SEATROTTERS' from Gems Millennium School – Sharjah claimed victory, with Team 'ACE' as first runner-up and Team 'MARINE X' from Gems Millennium School Sharjah taking second runner-up. For Robot Design, the winner was Team 'AQUA RAPTORZ' from DPS – Sharjah, with 'SEATROTTERS' and 'CODEBREAKERS 2.0' from Emerging Stars Institute finishing as first and second runners-up. The Innovation Project award went to Team 'MAWJ MYSTERY MASTERS (M CUBE)' from DPS – Sharjah, with Team 'HYDRATECH' from Mayoor Pvt School and Team 'NMS HYDROBOTS' from Gems New Millennium School taking the runner-up positions. Team 'AIS_TECHTITANS' from Abu Dhabi International Pvt School won the Core Values award, with 'ABYSSAL EXPLORERS' from Abu Dhabi Indian School and 'DIAEH TEAM 2' from Dubai International Academy – Emirates Hill securing the first and second runner-up spots. Additionally, the Motivate Award was presented to Team 'REEF RANGERS' from Diyar Private Academy Early Years and Girl's Campus Dibba, Fujairah, in recognition of their exceptional team spirit and commitment to the core values of the competition. The winners in the 'CHALLENGE' category were assessed based on their robot design, performance, innovation projects, and core values. As the Champion's Winner, Team ACE has qualified for the international competition at the World Festival in Houston, Texas. Selected teams will also compete in international competitions across the globe, including Greece, South Africa, Australia, and the USA. Charbel Najjar, the coach of Team ACE, expressed, 'This competition provided a dynamic platform to showcase our innovative ideas and gain valuable experience in problem-solving, teamwork, and STEM skills. We look forward to continuing our participation in similar competitions.' Nilesh Korgaonkar, CEO of ATLAB, emphasized the importance of initiatives like FIRST LEGO League in inspiring real-world solutions. 'These exceptional projects may inspire solutions that could be adopted at an international level. We're proud of all the participants and winners who seized this opportunity.' Esteemed professionals from various backgrounds, including institutions and universities across the UAE, served as judges for the competition. The grand finale was further enriched by the presence of Rasna Hussain, CCDI Teacher and Trainer at the UAE Ministry of Education, whose expertise spans robotics, STEM training, AI, and machine learning. In alignment with the UAE's vision to foster a knowledge-based economy and empower future generations, ATLAB's continued support for STEM education through initiatives like FIRST LEGO League plays a vital role in nurturing young innovators and contributing to the nation's aspirations for innovation and excellence in STEM fields.
