Gulftic Certification

What Gulftic Certification does

Gulftic Certification (also styled GulfTIC) is a Dubai-headquartered, privately held conformity assessment body founded in 2014, employing 101–250 staff. The firm is an ISO/IEC 17065-accredited Certification Body and ISO/IEC 17020-accredited Inspection Body, holding notified-body designations from five Gulf and Egyptian regulators — SASO (Saudi Arabia), MoIAT (UAE), SFDA (Saudi food and drug), the Qatar Ministry of Public Health, and GOEIC (Egypt) — alongside accreditations from ENAS, the GCC Accreditation Center, EIAC, EGAC, and the Saudi Accreditation Center. These designations authorize Gulftic to issue certificates and quality marks (SASO certificates, Saudi Quality Mark, Emirates Quality Mark, UAE Halal National Mark) that are mandatory for legal customs clearance into Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and other GCC markets, primarily via the Saber and Jeem 1 digital platforms.

The company's commercial offering spans five professional service lines — testing, inspection, auditing, certification, and training — delivered across eight industry verticals: electrical products, chemical products, electronic and IT equipment, construction materials, mechanical products, food and beverages, management systems (ISO 9001/22000/50001/14001/OHSAS/HACCP), and Halal certification. Revenue is generated through fee-based, quote-priced engagements rather than published rate cards. The GTM motion is enterprise field sales targeting manufacturers, importers, and exporters seeking Gulf market entry, supported by a Dubai headquarters, an Amman branch office, and a stated operational footprint across more than 13 countries. Customer logos displayed on the corporate site include Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Dell, HP, Lenovo, LG, IKEA, HomeCentre, and ADNOC.

Gulftic monetizes regulatory access itself: as manufacturers cannot legally ship covered goods into Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or Qatar without certificates issued by a notified body, the company sits at a required gateway in the GCC import workflow. Certificates typically carry three-year validity with mandatory surveillance audits at year one and year two, producing a recurring engagement model. There is no disclosed revenue, no venture or private equity funding, and no parent company; the ownership structure is opaque, which is a data limitation for any prospective investor.

Name

Gulftic Certification

Legal name

Gulftic Certification

Website

https://gulftic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gulftic Certification is a Dubai-headquartered ISO 17065-accredited conformity assessment body that issues SASO, UAE, and Halal certificates required by GCC regulators for manufacturers and importers seeking Gulf market entry across 13+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conformity Assessment and Product Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Business Services, Nec (7389)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS) (AFALACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Halal Certification Services (AFALAMAF), Pre-Assessment, Gap Assessment & Certification Readiness Services (AFALACAE)

Keywords

• Conformity assessment services
• Product certification services
• Halal certification services
• Management system certification
• Testing and inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: Fees charged for product certification, conformity assessment, and issuance of certificates such as SASO certificates, Emirates Quality Mark (EQM), and Halal certifications. Certificates are issued for defined validity periods (e.g., 3 years for Saudi Quality Mark).
2. Testing Services: Fees for evaluating how products and services meet quality, safety, sustainability, and performance standards through laboratory testing and analysis.
3. Inspection Services: Fees for systematic examination, measurement, testing, or comparison with established criteria to determine product conformity to specifications.
4. Auditing Services: Fees for auditing in product certification involving systematic examination and evaluation of processes, procedures, and documentation.
5. Training Services: Fees for teaching and developing skills, knowledge, and competencies in individuals or groups including Halal training programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gulftic Certification is an ISO 17065-accredited conformity assessment body that provides product certification, testing, inspection, auditing, and training services to manufacturers, importers, and exporters seeking GCC market entry. The company issues certificates such as SASO certificates, Emirates Quality Mark, Saudi Quality Mark, Halal certification, and management system certifications (ISO 9001, 22000, 50001, 14001, OHSAS 18001, HACCP) across 13+ countries via its headquarters in Dubai and a branch office in Amman, Jordan.

Product overview

Gulftic Certification is a Gulf-origin conformity assessment provider offering a comprehensive suite of certification, inspection, testing, and training services. The company operates as a single unified service offering with multiple specialized verticals including Electrical Products, Chemical Products, Electronic & IT Equipment, Construction Materials, Mechanical Products, Food & Beverages, Management System Certifications, and Halal Certification. Key platform and regulatory services include Saber Platform registration assistance, Jeem 1 Platform services, SASO certification, Saudi Quality Mark, Emirates Quality Mark (EQM), and management system certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, HACCP). The company is ISO 17065 and ISO 17020 accredited and serves clients across more than 13 countries with offices in Jordan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Testing Services Evaluating how products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability, and performance standards through comprehensive laboratory and field testing. For manufacturers and exporters requiring third-party verification of product conformance.
• Inspection Services Systematic examination, measurement, testing, or comparison with established criteria to determine whether items conform to predetermined specifications. For manufacturers and exporters requiring pre-shipment or in-process inspection.
• Auditing Services Systematic examination and evaluation of processes, procedures, and documentation to ensure products meet specified standards or requirements in product certification. For organizations seeking certification audits.
• Certification Services Evaluation and verification that products meet specific standards, regulations, or criteria set forth by relevant authorities, industry bodies, or certification schemes. For manufacturers and exporters requiring formal certificates of conformity.
• Training Services Teaching and developing skills, knowledge, and competencies in individuals or groups to improve performance, achieve goals, and enhance capabilities, including Halal training programs. For industry professionals and organizations building internal compliance capability.
• Electrical Products Certification Certification services for electrical products including household appliances and power equipment, ensuring compliance with international safety regulations and standards. For manufacturers and importers of electrical products targeting GCC markets.
• Chemical Products Certification Certification for industrial chemicals including personal care products, detergents, and lubricants, covering regulatory compliance, risk management, and product integrity. For chemical manufacturers and importers.
• Electronic & IT Equipment Certification Certification services for electronics and IT equipment evaluating appliances for consumer use, focusing on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. For manufacturers and importers of electronic and IT products.
• Construction Materials Certification Certification services for construction materials including building materials, metals, and alloys, ensuring safety and quality compliance. For manufacturers and importers of construction products.
• Mechanical Products Certification Certification for mechanical products including LPG cylinders, gas appliances, elevators, and escalators, ensuring quality and safety standards. For manufacturers and importers of mechanical products.
• Food & Beverages Certification Global certification support for the food and beverage industry covering bottled water, dairy, halal products, honey, and beverages. For food and beverage manufacturers, producers, distributors, and retailers.
• Management System Certifications Audit, certification, and training services for management system standards including ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 22000 (food safety), ISO 50001 (energy), ISO 14001 (environmental), OHSAS 18001 (occupational health and safety), and HACCP (hazard analysis critical control points). For organizations seeking internationally recognized management system certification.
• Halal Certification Halal certification services accredited by Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) and GCC Accreditation Body (GAC) for UAE and GCC markets, covering food, services, chemicals, and equipment. For manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers requiring Halal certification including UAE Halal National Mark licensing, Halal slaughtering certificates, Halal shipment certification, and Gulf Countries Halal product certification.
• Saber Platform Registration Services Assistance with product registration on the Saudi Saber electronic platform, including account creation, product registration, certificate requests, and shipment certificate issuance. For importers and exporters shipping goods into Saudi Arabia.
• Jeem 1 Platform Services Support services for the Jeem 1 platform, SASO's unified portal for product registration and application of conformity certificates, Saudi Quality Mark, and other technical certifications. For companies seeking SASO certification and Saudi Quality Mark applications.
• SASO Certification Certification services for Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) standards, including technical regulations and conformity assessment. For manufacturers and exporters shipping products to Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi Quality Mark Certification Certification for the Saudi Quality Mark granted by SASO, confirming product compliance with Saudi standards for quality and safety. Valid for 3 years with periodic audits. For manufacturers seeking voluntary Saudi market recognition.
• Emirates Quality Mark (EQM) Certification Emirates Quality Mark certification awarded by UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) for UAE products demonstrating adherence to quality, safety, and environmental compliance standards. For manufacturers seeking UAE market recognition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products certified by Gulftic gain access to Saudi market via Saber platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)coreOthersSASO is the Saudi government authority responsible for developing and approving Saudi standard specifications. Gulftic is officially notified by SASO as a conformity assessment body, enabling the company to issue SASO certificates and support product registration on the Saber platform for Saudi market entry.
• Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT)coreOthersFormerly known as Emirates Standardization and Metrology Authority (ESMA), MoIAT is responsible for implementing regulations governing Halal products in UAE and awarding the Emirates Quality Mark (EQM). Gulftic is notified by MoIAT as a certification body and as Halal certification body.
• Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)coreOthersSFDA is the regulatory body overseeing food and drug safety in Saudi Arabia. Gulftic is designated by SFDA as a certification body for Saudi market.
• Qatar Ministry of Public HealthcoreOthersGulftic is notified by Qatar Ministry of Public Health as a certification body for products entering the Qatari market.
• General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC)coreOthersGOEIC is an Egyptian government organization. Gulftic is notified by GOEIC for export and import control conformity assessment services.
• Emirates National Accreditation System (ENAS)coreOthersENAS provides accreditation for certification bodies operating in UAE. Gulftic holds ENAS accreditation for ISO/IEC 17065 certification services.
• GCC Accreditation CentercoreOthersGulf Cooperation Council accreditation body. Gulftic holds GCC Accreditation Center accreditation and is designated as a Halal certification body accredited by GAC.
• Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC)coreOthersEIAC provides international accreditation services. Gulftic is accredited by EIAC for Halal certification services, and is notified by EIAC as a Halal certification body for UAE and GCC countries.
• Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC)coreOthersEGAC provides accreditation for certification bodies. Gulftic holds EGAC accreditation for ISO/IEC 17020 inspection services.
• Saudi Accreditation CentercoreOthersSAC provides accreditation for certification bodies operating in Saudi Arabia. Gulftic holds SAC accreditation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eurofins: Global testing laboratory network with growing Middle East footprint; directly comparable on chemical, food, and consumer product testing that underpins Gulftic's F&B and chemical certification offerings.
• SGS: World's largest TIC firm with a long-standing Gulf presence; directly comparable on product conformity assessment, SASO/Saber support, and management system certification for GCC market entry.
• TÜV Rheinland: German-origin global TIC with strong Gulf electronics and industrial equipment certification presence; directly competes with Gulftic's Electrical Products and Electronic & IT Equipment verticals.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC major with notified body status across Gulf regulatory regimes; competes directly with Gulftic in product certification, inspection, and management system audits for manufacturers importing into Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
• Intertek: Global TIC major with notified body status and ATIC/ASTM-like Gulf services; competes head-to-head with Gulftic in electrical, electronic, and consumer goods certification for Saudi and UAE markets.
• BSI Group: UK-origin standards body and certification firm issuing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 22000 management system certificates; directly competes with Gulftic's Management System Certifications vertical.
• DEKRA: Global TIC firm with product testing, inspection, and certification services; competes with Gulftic particularly in automotive, mechanical, and electrical product certification across the Middle East.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC leader with extensive Middle East operations, offering product testing, inspection, and ISO system certification across the same verticals (electrical, electronics, construction, food) as Gulftic.

Emerging players

• Kiwa: European TIC firm expanding in the Middle East with food, energy, and management system certifications; competes with Gulftic particularly in Halal and ISO system certification for Gulf-bound exporters.

Others

• Saudi Accreditation Center (SAC): Saudi national accreditation body that accredits Gulftic itself; not a direct competitor but the regulator whose policy choices directly determine Gulftic's notified-body scope in Saudi Arabia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gulfticgroup

Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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