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6/30/25, 9:05 AM Alef Education Announces Collaboration With Microsoft And Core42 To Accelerate AI-Powered Learning Regionally And Globally Th…

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.”

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