Alef Education Partners with Microsoft and Core42 to Advance AI-Powered Learning
Abu Dhabi-based Alef Education, a leader in AI-driven K-12 education platforms, has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft and Core42, the AI and sovereign-cloud division of G42. This partnership aims to accelerate Alef’s AI and cloud innovation initiatives and support its growth across the Middle East and beyond.
By utilizing Microsoft Azure’s advanced cloud infrastructure alongside Core42’s sovereign cloud capabilities, Alef Education will transition its full range of digital learning products to the cloud. This move is set to enhance the delivery of AI-powered learning experiences that prepare students with skills needed for the future.
Driving Growth and Innovation in Education
The collaboration expands on the existing relationship between Microsoft and G42, reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to leading in AI and digital transformation. Alef Education is positioned for faster regional and global growth by leveraging these technologies to create personalized and intelligent learning environments.
Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, highlighted the impact: “By combining advanced cloud and AI technologies with Microsoft and Core42, we will improve learning outcomes and extend our reach. This partnership opens new opportunities within education ecosystems both regionally and internationally.”
Naim Yazbeck, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, added: “Working with Alef Education and Core42 marks an important step in shaping education’s future. Integrating artificial intelligence into education empowers students with essential tools and knowledge for tomorrow. We see this collaboration as a responsibility to support secure, scalable, and locally relevant technology.”
Kiril Evtimov, Group CTO of G42 and CEO of Core42, stated: “Our shared vision is to enable AI solutions that are secure and scalable. Supporting Alef Education with cloud infrastructure contributes to accessible, intelligent education that meets both local and global standards.”
About Alef Education
Established in 2016, Alef Education delivers AI-powered learning solutions tailored for K-12 students. Operating in approximately 7,000 schools across the UAE, the US, Indonesia, and Morocco, Alef’s flagship platform provides personalized learning for over 1.4 million registered students.
The platform supports self-paced learning, allowing students to progress at their own speed. The company has achieved full penetration in Grades 5-12 and demonstrated improvements in student performance—such as an 8.5% increase in Arabic and math test scores in Indonesia.
- Alef Pathways: A supplemental math program focused on student-centered, self-paced learning.
- Abjadiyat: An Arabic language platform offering interactive content from kindergarten through Grade 4.
- Arabits: A comprehensive Arabic learning system for non-native speakers, enhanced by AI.
In addition to supporting students, Alef Education equips 50,000 educators with tools to enhance instruction and enable targeted interventions that improve learning outcomes. Their solutions focus on engagement, achievement, and educational equity.
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