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IPO success
Alef Education Holding successfully completed the bookbuild and subscription process for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), setting its final offer price
at AED1.35 (U.S.$0.37) per share – the top of its range. This gave the company a market capitalisation of AED9.45 billion (U.S.$2.57 billion) and raised AED1.89 billion (U.S.$510 million) in
proceeds. Investor demand was exceptionally strong, with total subscriptions exceeding AED74 billion (U.S.$20 billion) and an oversubscription level of 39 times.
The scale of demand highlights both Alef Education’s strong market position and the growth opportunity in regional EdTech. Shares began trading on 12 June 2024. The company has
committed to paying a minimum dividend of AED135 million (U.S.$36.8 million) for each of its 2024 and 2025 financial years, equivalent to a 7.1% yield.
Strategic growth drivers
Alef Education is focusing on innovation-led growth, scaling through strategic partnerships and pursuing opportunistic international expansion. It has secured over 33% of UAE private schools
and its strong B2B momentum continues. It has also secured new government contracts, and its platform is primed to scale from grades 5 to 12 and kindergarten to 4th grade, unlocking broader
market potential.
It is creating and monetising Miqyas Al Dhad, the first universal Arabic language measurement scale. The initiative is currently under development in partnership with several ministries across
the Middle East North Africa region. This project has the potential to open sustainable revenue streams in language proficiency and strengthen Alef’s regional growth strategy.

Building on its strong UAE foundation, Alef is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to expand into vocational education, adult education and high-potential international markets. Its AI-driven
learning model is designed for scalability, offering the opportunity to accelerate global reach.
Investment outlook
Alef Education operates in a high-growth EdTech market. The K-12 segment, in particular, is seeing fast-paced growth. With a young, tech-savvy population and strong institutional support, the
Middle East – especially the UAE – is a powerful catalyst for Alef’s expansion and long-term impact.
The company is also at the forefront of shaping the future of K-12 learning with AI-powered platforms that personalise education at scale in the region. Its solutions deliver measurable value
across classrooms and countries, empowering both learners and educators. Strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Core42 provide the advanced AI and cloud infrastructure needed to fuel
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