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Alef Education Announces Collaboration with
Microsoft and Core42 to Accelerate AI-Powered

Learning Regionally and Globally through

Sovereign Cloud

June 25, 2025

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: In a landmark move to scale its next-generation, AI-
driven learning solutions, Alef Education ADX: ALEFEDT, the UAE’s leading AI-powered K-12
platform, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft and Core42, the sovereign-cloud
and AI-infrastructure arm of G42. The collaboration will accelerate Alef Education’s AI-and-
cloud innovation roadmap and support the company’s expansion both regionally and
globally.

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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

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