The Alef Education, a UAE global leader in education technology has come together with Microsoft, and plan a strategic alignment for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training Program which have trained and honed more then 25,000 students across 710 schools in the UAE.
This Leadership & Action has been recored as one of the country’s most General & Academic AI training that is introduce by UAE’s leadership through the collaboration with Microsoft in providing advance education background for students that want to learn Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
Alef Education and Microsoft has disclose that the program is going to start running from 11 May to 30 June 2026 according to them this program was introduce and build to enable the students around 710 school to train and have good knowledge about Artificial Intelligence not only that also start integrating AI into both teaching and administrative environments.
The initiative holds further significance as it aligns with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and its broader ambition to position the country as a global leader in AI-driven education and digital transformation.
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The training, delivered through Alef Academy platform, was rolled out across UAE through the Ministry of Education, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), and Private Schools.
“Our collaboration with Microsoft reflects Alef Education’s commitment to accelerate AI literacy in education while ensuring teachers are equipped to use emerging technologies responsibly and effectively. Through this AI literacy program, we have been able to support thousands of teachers and school staff across the UAE with practical, accessible training that translates directly into day-to-day teaching impact. Looking ahead, we remain focused on developing scalable, future-ready solutions that empower educators, enhance learning experiences, and enable more personalised, data-driven education.”
– Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO, Alef Education
“AI is creating new opportunities to enhance how people learn, work, and solve problems, but real impact depends on building confidence and capability at scale. Through Microsoft Elevate and our collaboration with Alef Education, we are helping educators across the UAE gain practical AI skills they can apply in the classroom and in day-to-day school operations. This training reflects our commitment to broadening access to AI literacy, supporting responsible adoption, and ensuring educators remain at the centre of more personalised, inclusive, and future-ready learning experiences.”
– Yvonne Chebib, Health and Public Sector Lead, Microsoft UAE
Since the collaboration Alef Education has stayed committed in improving teachers capacity through comprehensive professional development programs that ensure artificial intelligence complements, rather than replaces, the role of educators. Its Continuous Professional Development (CPD) initiatives are designed to equip teachers with the skills and knowledge needed to meaningfully integrate technology into modern classrooms.
