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Alef Education Holding Plc announced the successful conclusion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholders approved a total cash dividend of AED 433 million for FY 2025, reinforcing the company’s commitment to consistent shareholder returns and disciplined capital allocation.

The approved payout includes AED 224 million for the second half of FY 2025, with AED 67.5 million allocated to free-float investors. Earlier distributions bring the total paid to free-float shareholders to AED 135 million, representing 20% of the shareholder base.

In addition, the Board approved an interim dividend equivalent to 90% of H1 2026 profits, underlining a strong and predictable dividend policy.

Strong Financial Performance Backed By Growth Strategy

Abdulhamid M. Saeed Alahmadi highlighted the company’s robust financial and operational performance during 2025.

Alef Education reported revenues of AED 769.5 million, marking a 1.4% year-on-year increase, supported by a stable UAE portfolio and expanding international and institutional segments.

The company delivered strong profitability, with EBITDA rising 7% to AED 550.7 million, while margins expanded to 71.6%, reflecting operational efficiency and scalability.

Net profit increased 8% to AED 481.1 million, with margins reaching 62.5%, driven by improved cost efficiencies and contributions from new contracts.

Alef Education closed the year with AED 619.5 million in cash and a debt-free balance sheet, providing flexibility for future investments and growth.

Scaling Impact Across UAE And International Markets

Geoffrey Alphonso said the company continues to demonstrate that its model is both educationally impactful and commercially scalable.

The platform now serves:

1. Over 73,000 students in Abu Dhabi public schools
2. Around 122,000 paying students across private schools
3. A presence in 183 schools, representing 36% of the UAE private-school market

The private-school segment recorded approximately 50% revenue growth, while the company also expanded its B2B and B2G segments, securing eight new contracts worth AED 64.4 million across local and international markets.

Innovation And Product Expansion Driving Future Growth

Alef Education continued to invest in its AI-driven learning ecosystem, launching new solutions and expanding subject offerings across Arabic, Mathematics, Science, and English.

Key developments include:

1. Introduction of Alef Pathways variants, including Arabic reading programmes for Grades 3–10
2. Enhancements to platforms such as Arabits and Abjadiyat
3. Launch of a comprehensive Arabic language assessment solution covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking

The company also advanced Miqyas Al Dhad, its unified Arabic reading measurement scale for Grades 1–12, which is expected to launch in Q2 2026 following successful validation.

Outlook: Expanding Global Footprint

Looking ahead, Alef Education will focus on scaling AI-powered learning solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, and expanding into priority international markets.

With a clear 2025–2030 global strategy aligned with international education goals, the company is positioned to deepen its global presence while continuing to deliver long-term value for shareholders and stakeholders alike.

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