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Press Release







               Alef Education Achieves MSCI UAE Small Cap Index Inclusion Signalling Strong

                                    Financial Performance and Future Growth


               Abu Dhabi,  25 November 2024:  Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education
               technology, has been added to the  MSCI UAE  Small Cap Index, a significant milestone
               achieved just five months after its IPO. The inclusion underscores the  solid financial and
               operational performance of Alef Education and its promising growth prospects.

               MSCI confirmed the inclusion in its latest list of additions and deletions, with the change to
               take effect after the close of equity markets on 25 November 2024. The inclusion holds further
               significance as it comes more than a week after Alef Education announced robust financial
               results for the period ending 30 September 2024. The company reported an 8% increase in

               adjusted profit before tax to AED 379 million, driven by a solid revenue base from long-term
               contracts and a focus on significant cost efficiencies across its operations.

               Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, said, “We are delighted to be included in the MSCI
               UAE Small Cap Index as it reflects the global market’s confidence in our strong fundamentals
               and strategic vision. This achievement emphasises our commitment to providing innovative
               education solutions and our  dedication to sustainable growth and value creation  for our
               shareholders. This milestone will allow Alef Education to diversify its investor base and make
               its solid financial  foundation and high shareholder returns visible on  the global  financial
               market.  At Alef  Education, we reaffirm our commitment  to  driving effective change and

               shaping the future of education through progressive, technology-driven approaches.

               Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) is an investment research firm that provides
               stock indexes, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools to institutional
               investors and  hedge funds.  The MSCI UAE Small Cap Index is  designed to measure the
               performance of the small-cap segment of the equity market. MSCI indices are widely used by
               investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active
               investment strategies.


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               About Alef Education

               Founded in 2016, Alef Education (ALEFEDT) is an award-winning AI-powered learning solutions provider that is
               redefining the educational experience for K-12 students and is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
               (ADX).  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 1.1 million registered students, enabling them
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