The Central Laboratory of the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Authority has reported conducting 3,332 environmental analyses during the first nine months of 2025. This initiative aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of ecosystems within the areas overseen by the authority, marking a 25.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Abdullah Mohammed Balhol, the CEO of the Planning and Development Department – “Licensing”, emphasized that the laboratory has significantly ramped up its efforts since the beginning of the year, in line with the growing environmental monitoring and quality of life demands in Dubai. This includes executing 750 analyses of stack emissions to ensure surrounding air quality, 32 assessments to gauge noise levels in industrial and residential zones, and 33 evaluations of indoor air quality in critical facilities.
There has also been a notable surge in demand for water analyses, marine tests, and various other environmental checks, driven by increasing environmental awareness and stringent compliance requirements. This highlights the laboratory’s vital role in enhancing the sustainability framework and ensuring a safer and healthier environment in the areas under its jurisdiction.
Salem Al Hamadi, the Director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability at the Licensing Department, pointed out that the laboratory currently fulfills all examination requirements as per local regulations in Dubai. This encompasses a variety of tests, including 23 chemical analyses, 13 environmental tests, and 11 microbiological assessments. Additionally, he noted the incorporation of seven new devices and technologies throughout this year.