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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.

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.

The award-winning Alef Platform provides AI-powered learning and teaching solutions that use real-
time data to drive improvements across the education system. Alef Pathways is a student-centred,
self-paced supplemental math program. Abjadiyat is an Arabic language learning platform that

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