In a landmark move to scale its next-generation, AI driven learning solutions, Alef Education (ADX: ALEFEDT), the UAE’s leading AI-powered K-12 platform, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft and Core42, the sovereign-cloud and AI-infrastructure arm of G42. The collaboration will accelerate Alef Education’s AI-and-cloud innovation roadmap and support the company’s expansion both regionally and globally.
By using advanced cloud capabilities, Alef Education will develop a new generation of AI-powered learning solutions aiming at equipping students with future-ready skills. As part of the collaboration, the company will migrate its entire suite of digital learning products and services to Microsoft Azure.
The collaboration builds on the broader framework between Microsoft and G42, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global leader in AI innovation and digital transformation. By leveraging Microsoft’s global cloud infrastructure with Core42’s sovereign cloud capabilities, Alef Education is poised for accelerated growth - delivering advanced AI-enabled learning experiences and unlocking new opportunities across the region and globally to meet future-ready needs.
Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO, Alef Education, said: “We are delighted to formalize this alliance with Microsoft and Core42. By harnessing advanced cloud and AI capabilities, we will enrich learning outcomes and accelerate our regional expansion. Together, we aim to unlock fresh possibilities within the education ecosystem across the region and internationally.”
Naim Yazbeck, General Manager, Microsoft UAE, said: "Our work with Alef Education and Core42 represents a pivotal step in shaping the future of learning. Education is the cornerstone of progress and innovation, and by joining forces to integrate artificial intelligence into educational systems, we can empower the next generation with the tools and knowledge to navigate and shape tomorrow’s world. At Microsoft UAE, we see this collaboration as both an opportunity and a responsibility to foster a brighter, more intelligent future, underpinned by secure, scalable, and locally relevant technology."
Kiril Evtimov, Group CTO of G42 and CEO of Core42, said: “This partnership reflects our shared vision for enabling transformative AI solutions that are secure and scalable. By supporting Alef Education with cloud capabilities, we are proud to contribute to a future where every learner has access to personalized, intelligent education systems that are both locally relevant and globally competitive.”
About Core42
Core42, a G42 company, empowers individuals, enterprises, and nations to unlock the full potential of AI through its comprehensive enablement capabilities. As a leading provider of sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure, and services, our mission is to accelerate the achievements of others and help them reach their most ambitious goals. We are building the digital backbone that powers AI-native societies. We operate the G42 Intelligence Grid that turns compute into tokens at massive scale and functions as a global factory for manufactured intelligence. These foundations are essential to deploy advanced AI, unlock proprietary data, and drive real outcomes.
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