Alef Education, a prominent provider of AI-powered academic solutions that reshape the teaching and learning experience for K-12 students, revealed its financial results today for the first half of 2025, marking an incredible first fiscal year as a public company. Hailing from Abu Dhabi, the tech-forward education provider is demonstrating its robustness as a significant player in the edtech sector.
The company’s key financial figures underline a sturdy financial year, with total revenues nudging up by 1%, amounting to AED 357.3 million, supported mainly by the company’s robust UAE core portfolio, the acquisition of new contracts, and growth notches secured outside of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).
The company’s financial health is further evidenced by a 3% raise YoY in EBITDA, which amounted to AED 267.9 million. This was achieved while maintaining an impressive margin of 75%, showing a gain of 100 basis points, a testament to Alef Education’s focused cost management strategy.
Alef Education’s net profit also saw an increment, climbing by 3% YoY to AED 232.3M, securing a solid profit margin of 65%, which is a +100 basis point improvement from the previous year. This bullish financial performance reflects the company’s innovative business strategy, coupled with effective cost-efficient methods.
Ensconcing financial assurance, the tech education leader boasted of cash reserves to the tune of AED 497.1 million without any outstanding debt as of mid-2025. Such confidence in its financial stewardship paves way for a disciplined global outreach and hence, holds promise of handsome dividends for its investors.
In line with this, the company is committed to rewarding its investors with a confirmed dividend summing to AED 135 million for the fiscal year 2025. The payout is planned in two equal parts, with the first AED 67.5 million interim dividend already slated for disbursement coming August.
An under-construction project, Miqyas Al Dhad, which is the first of its kind Arabic reading scale intended to enhance reading fluency amongst Arabic speakers attending Grades 1–12, is 87% complete. The project continues at pace and is on the cusp of launching in the last quarter of the year of 2025.
Ensuing the successful Field Test Survey results, a streak of strong interest was noted, culminating in the signing of seven Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs). This offers promising growth prospects for the company, welcoming new partnerships and extending its operations.
Highlighting international collaborations, Alef Education has paired with tech giants Microsoft and Core42. These collaborative efforts are aimed at augmenting the company’s AI proficiency and sovereign-cloud prowess, thereby fortifying Alef’s position as a leader in edtech.
Alef Education undertook expansion initiatives early in the year, setting footprints in Morocco, aligning with the country’s ‘Education Reform Plan 2022-2026’. Notable strides were also made on an MOU with Nahdet Misr, fostering collaborations across the GCC, Levant, and North Africa.
This year saw the company strengthen its presence in Indonesia, making strides in the country’s digital education vision through strategic dialogue at ministerial level, leading towards securing long-lasting partnerships that can open up broader revenue streams.
Continuing on a pathway of global collaboration, Alef Education entered discussions with the government of Senegal. Marking a significant milestone, a high-ranking delegation of officials from Senegal toured Alef Education’s headquarters located in Abu Dhabi during May 2025 to delve into long-term partnerships centered around digital learning.
With the ongoing financial success fueled by efficient cash generation and a debt-free ledger, alongside a comforting AED 135 million dividend earmarked for FY 2025, Alef Education is well-positioned to continue funding new AI-centric innovations. The company has poised itself to stretch its global footprint all the while ensuring desired, steady returns for its shareholders.
In a nutshell, Alef Education, backed by a solid financial performance, is geared towards powering the next generation of digital learning. With a robust portfolio, global expansions, and promising partnerships, it continues to establish itself as an innovator in the world of digital education, ensuring attractive dividends and a bright future for both its students and shareholders.
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