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7/15/25, 11:45 AM UAE sets global benchmark for AI-driven, future-ready education, say experts - Aletihad News Center
“The UAE is at the forefront of reshaping education through AI,” said Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, an

Abu Dhabi-based provider of tech-powered learning solutions that are widely used in the country.

“With the recent implementation of a nationwide AI curriculum across public schools from kindergarten through

Grade 12, AI is now a practical and transformative force in classrooms - not a distant vision,” he told Aletihad.

The real-world impact of AI on classrooms is becoming evident. For instance, Alef Education has reported a 12.1%

boost in student performance in Abu Dhabi, based on the results of Ministry of Education final exams.

Among the company’s solutions are the Alef Platform, which uses real-time data to personalise instruction; Alef AI

Tutor, which offers step-by-step support to students; and Alef Pathways, which targets specific learning gaps.

The use of tools like Alef Pathways and AI Tutor has resulted in student performance improvements of 5.67% and
4.18%, respectively, Alphonso said, citing rigorous, evidence-based research aligned with international standards.

“Backed by strong partnerships with the Ministry of Education, we remain committed to advancing student outcomes,
reducing learning disparities, and preparing all learners for success in an AI-driven world,” he added.

A Strategic Shift

For professional education, the integration of AI is not just a technological upgrade; it represents a strategic shift.

“AI is fundamentally redefining the way human capital is developed and deployed,” said Vikraman Poduval, CEO of

Saal.ai, another AI solutions provider based in Abu Dhabi.

With the UAE’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy, Poduval stressed that “AI-powered professional

education is no longer optional but a critical driver for sustainable competitiveness”.

Data and AI can bridge the gap between academia and market needs by analysing job trends and identifying skills

gaps, Poduval said.

Through a partnership with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), Saal.ai equips students with practical AI and

big data skills using its DigiXT platform.

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