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6/30/25, 9:04 AM Alef Education announces collaboration with Microsoft and Core42 to accelerate AI-powered learning regionally and globally throug…
G42. The collaboration will accelerate Alef Education’s AI-and-cloud innovation roadmap and support
the company’s expansion both regionally and globally.

By using advanced cloud capabilities, Alef Education will develop a new generation of AI-powered
learning solutions aiming at equipping students with future-ready skills. As part of the collaboration, the

company will migrate its entire suite of digital learning products and services to Microsoft Azure.

The collaboration builds on the broader framework between Microsoft and G42, reinforcing the UAE’s
position as a global leader in AI innovation and digital transformation. By leveraging Microsoft’s global
cloud infrastructure with Core42’s sovereign cloud capabilities, Alef Education is poised for accelerated

growth - delivering advanced AI-enabled learning experiences and unlocking new opportunities across
the region and globally to meet future-ready needs.

Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO, Alef Education, said: “We are delighted to formalize this alliance with Microsoft
and Core42. By harnessing advanced cloud and AI capabilities, we will enrich learning outcomes and
accelerate our regional expansion. Together, we aim to unlock fresh possibilities within the education

ecosystem across the region and internationally.”

Naim Yazbeck, General Manager, Microsoft UAE, said: "Our work with Alef Education and Core42
represents a pivotal step in shaping the future of learning. Education is the cornerstone of progress and
innovation, and by joining forces to integrate artificial intelligence into educational systems, we can

empower the next generation with the tools and knowledge to navigate and shape tomorrow’s world. At
Microsoft UAE, we see this collaboration as both an opportunity and a responsibility to foster a brighter,
more intelligent future, underpinned by secure, scalable, and locally relevant technology."

Kiril Evtimov, Group CTO of G42 and CEO of Core42, said: “This partnership reflects our shared vision
for enabling transformative AI solutions that are secure and scalable. By supporting Alef Education with

cloud capabilities, we are proud to contribute to a future where every learner has access to personalized,
intelligent education systems that are both locally relevant and globally competitive.”

About Alef Education

Founded in 2016, Alef Education (ALEFEDT on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange) is an award-winning AI-
powered learning solutions provider that is redefining the educational experience for K-12 students. The

Company has established a strong presence in the education technology sector, operating in
approximately 7,000 schools across the UAE, the US, Indonesia and Morocco. Its flagship AI-integrated
Alef Platform offers personalised learning experiences to more than 1.4 million registered students,
enabling them to work at their own pace and reach their full potential anytime, anywhere. With a 100%

penetration rate in Cycle 2 (Grades 5-8) and Cycle 3 (Grades 9-12), Alef Education has a proven track
record of improving student engagement and achievement, with test scores in Indonesia increasing by
8.5% in Arabic and maths.

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