AI-powered education solutions draw interest from representatives across the Gulf, Africa and Asia, with AI Auto Grading emerging as a key highlight
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October, 2026: Alef Education (ADX: ALEFEDT), a UAE-based global leader in education technology, concluded its participation at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 on October 7, generating interest from representatives across the Gulf, Africa and Asia in practical AI solutions built to support teaching and learning.
During the two-day event, Alef Education showcased its portfolio of AI-powered solutions designed to enhance learning experiences, empower educators and improve educational outcomes. The company engaged with stakeholders from across government, education and technology sectors, highlighting the growing demand for scalable innovations that address shared challenges facing education systems worldwide.
Geoffrey Alphonso, Chief Executive Officer of Alef Education, said: “At Alef Education, our main purpose is to empower teachers with the tools and insights they need to advance student learning and help every learner reach their full potential. We believe the true value of AI lies in how it can strengthen teaching, improve learning outcomes and create lasting impact across education systems. Our solutions are designed with scalability and adaptability in mind, enabling them to respond to different educational contexts and priorities. Ai Everything Abu Dhabi provided an important platform to demonstrate these capabilities to an international audience, while showcasing the UAE’s leadership in translating AI innovation into practical solutions.”
Among the solutions showcased, AI Auto Grading attracted the greatest attention from visitors, particularly for its potential to streamline assessment processes and reduce the administrative burden on teachers. The tool demonstrates how AI can help educators manage routine tasks more efficiently, allowing them to dedicate more time to personalized instruction, student engagement and academic support.
Alef Education also presented Alef Teacher Studio, Alef AI Insights, Alef Pathways and its AI Literacy Program, highlighting how artificial intelligence can be applied across different aspects of the learning experience. From supporting educators and enabling personalized learning pathways to equipping students with the knowledge and skills to use AI responsibly, the solutions reflect the company’s approach to integrating technology into education while keeping human judgment at its core.
The international engagement during the event also highlighted the relevance of Alef Education’s experience in delivering AI-powered learning at scale. With approximately two million registered students across around 20,000 schools, the company continues to build on its established capabilities to develop innovative education solutions that respond to the needs of learners, educators and education systems.
Alef Education’s participation at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 further underscored its commitment to advancing responsible AI in education and contributing to the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in the development and application of artificial intelligence.
About Alef Education:
Founded in 2016, Alef Education (ALEFEDT on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange) is a global leader in education technology and AI-powered learning solutions, headquartered in Abu Dhabi. In 2026, Alef Education was ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 13th globally in TIME’s World’s Top EdTech Companies ranking, which featured 6,500 companies, reflecting its growing global standing in the education technology sector.
Alef Education operates across approximately 20,000 schools in the UAE and Indonesia, providing personalized learning experiences to approximately 2.0 million registered students, enabling them to learn at their own pace. The Company has a proven track record of enhancing student engagement and achievement with 8.5% increase in test scores in Arabic and Math in Indonesia.
Alef Education’s portfolio includes the award-winning Alef Platform, which provides AI-powered learning and teaching solutions; Alef Pathways, a student-centered, self-paced supplemental learning program; Abjadiyat, an Arabic language learning platform; and Arabits, an AI-powered Arabic learning system for non-native speakers. The Company also supports more than 90,000 educators with tools that enrich instruction and enable high-impact interventions to improve student learning outcomes.
