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Press Release
Alef Education Drives Significant Student Progress with the Alef AI Tutor and
Comprehensive Initiatives for Educators
Abu Dhabi, 11 November 2024: Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education
technology, has reported significant progress in its pursuit of reshaping the education
landscape through a series of impactful initiatives that ensure learners and educators are
equipped with the tools to succeed in today’s Information Age. From organising teacher
seminars to delivering impressive improvements in student performance through AI-driven
solutions to unveiling exciting product updates, Alef Education is committed to empowering
the education community.
Guided by the visionary leaders of the UAE and their dedication to a knowledge-based
economy, Alef Education has been improving learning outcomes on a large scale through
advanced AI and digital tools since 2018. One such innovation is the Alef AI Tutor—Ask Dhabi.
Recent data reveals a 54% increase in student usage and increased engagement per session.
A quasi-experimental study also found that students using the Alef AI Tutor achieved notable
improvements, with a 22% growth in performance, underscoring its effectiveness in fostering
academic growth.
Launching the new academic year, the company organised the 3rd edition of the ‘Alef
Education Seminar—Teaching for Tomorrow,’ delivering professional development seminars
to educators in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The seminars brought together more than 200 teachers,
offering them comprehensive training and workshops to improve their skills in integrating
technology into their classrooms.
Highlights of the event included a workshop entitled ‘The Equation of Expression: Merging
Literacy and Mathematics,’ which focussed on integrating literacy principles into
mathematics instruction through subject-specific pedagogy. A workshop entitled ‘Cultivating
Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom’ focused on enhancing teachers’ understanding of
emotional intelligence and its five critical components. Through engaging activities and
practical examples, educators learnt how to recognise and nurture these aspects of emotional
intelligence in their students, creating an environment that supports their social and
emotional development. In addition, Alef Education also launched 50 new worksheets and 17
new ebooks to its Abjadiyat platform, emphasising its commitment to continuously improving
educational resources.
Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, said, “Our commitment to improving learning
outcomes not only involves offering innovative solutions but also providing ongoing support