Dubai, UAE- January 2025: Advancements in electronics and robotics have significantly accelerated laboratory automation, with digitalisation emerging as a major driver in laboratory diagnostic sciences in recent years. Medlab Middle East, the MENA region’s largest medical laboratory exhibition and congress will showcase some of the latest technologies in laboratory automation when the event returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 3-6 February.

According to a report from Data Bridge Market Research, the laboratory automation market in the Middle East and Africa is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8%. reaching a market size of USD 376.55 million by 2029. This growth reflects the increasing demand for advanced technologies, investment in research and development, and a heightened focus on accuracy in laboratory processes.

Lab automation involves using tools to perform tests, experiments and data analysis with minimal human involvement required. Automation offers increased efficiency, precision and repeatability, as well as the capacity to handle large sample volumes. Overall, lab automation streamlines workflows and improves the reliability of experimental outcomes, driving progress in various research and development fields.

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Lab automation is already providing significant efficiencies in the MENA region. Notable examples include the Emirates Health Services Foundation, which has become the first regional institution to implement a blood-drawing robot. The innovation has resulted in an 80% reduction in staff time and a 50% decrease in patient delays. Emirates Health Services has also launched four robotic pharmacies to automate the delivery of medicines. The robots use AI technology to locate and identify medicines to dispense prescriptions automatically in less than a minute.

In addition, The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has introduced the Robotic Process Automation tool (RPA) to boost workforce productivity as well as improve sector outcomes. Through RPA, the DoH aims to provide smart services and an effortless customer experience by using the latest machine learning tools.

Rejoy Penacerrada, Conference Director, Medlab commented: “Underscoring the importance of lab automation in the future of the laboratory industry, Medlab Middle East will debut a Lab Automation conference at the Medlab Middle East Congress. The new conference track is designed to explore the transformative impact of automation and IT workflows on laboratory operations. Attendees will gain insights into the latest automation tools, learn best practices for implementation, and discover how to optimise lab workflows for greater efficiency and accuracy.”

Medlab Middle East is expected to draw over 20,000 attendees and more than 800 exhibitors from over 40 countries. The 2024 edition of Medlab Middle East generated an estimated business value of USD670 million (AED2.46 billion), fueling medical laboratory growth across the Middle East and beyond.