Alef Training Holding, the Abu Dhabi-based schooling supplier, delivered regular ends in the primary half of 2025. Revenues reached AED 357.3 million (US$91.76 million), and it maintained a powerful EBITDA margin of 75 per cent on the again of continued value optimisation initiatives.
The corporate’s efficiency was supported by the continued power of its long-term partnership with the Abu Dhabi Division of Training and Information (ADEK) and increasing traction throughout each UAE and worldwide markets.
Alef Training experiences robust H1 outcomes
Income elevated by 1 per cent YoY, pushed by secure contributions from the core UAE portfolio and development in different enterprise and authorities contracts outdoors of ADEK. Disciplined value administration and operational optimisation led to a 3 per cent rise in EBITDA to AED 267.9 million (US$72.95 million), leading to a market-leading 75 per cent margin, a 100 foundation factors enlargement in comparison with the prior 12 months.
Internet revenue for H1 2025 elevated 3 per cent YoY to AED 232.3 million (US$63.25 million), reflecting a 100 foundation level enlargement in margin to 65 per cent.
Alef Training held AED 497.1 million (US$135.36 million) in money with zero debt and efficient working capital administration, offering a platform to fund world enlargement.
Geoffrey Alphonso, Chief Government Officer of Alef Training, commented: “The primary half of 2025 balanced enlargement and profitability for Alef Training. We superior on rising our presence internationally whereas delivering a market-leading 75 per cent EBITDA margin.
“Current milestones like the approaching Miqyas Al Dhad progress and high-level ministerial engagements in Indonesia and Senegal exhibit how Alef Training is redefining Ok-12 studying. With a debt-free stability sheet and a clear dividend dedication, we proceed to spend money on the subsequent wave of digital schooling for college kids and shareholders alike.”
The corporate’s financial outlook stays unchanged from what was disclosed in Q1 2025. It expects a 3-4 per cent development in income for the FY2025. In line with its seasonal billing cycle, the place the beginning of the educational 12 months in September drives the majority of annual income development, H2 is usually anticipated to generate greater income. EBITDA for the 12 months is anticipated to extend by 8-9 per cent, producing the next margin of 70 per cent. Internet Revenue is anticipated to extend by 6-7 per cent.
Miqyas Al Dhad set for launch in This autumn
Miqyas Al Dhad, the area’s first Arabic studying scale aimed toward advancing Arabic studying proficiency for Grades 1–12 Arabic audio system, is now 87 per cent full and set to launch in This autumn 2025.
Developed in collaboration with Arab nations’ schooling ministries, the initiative helps Alef Training’s development technique by creating new, sustainable income streams in Arabic language proficiency.
A profitable Subject Take a look at Survey was performed within the first half of 2025, involving 110,000 college students from 204 colleges in 70 cities throughout 9 nations. Early outcomes present a powerful demand for Miqyas Al Dhad and findings have been shared with 12 authorities our bodies. Alef has signed seven MOUs with main publishing and evaluation corporations.
Strategic alliances
In the course of the first half, Alef Training strengthened its repute as a trusted world chief in AI-powered Ok-12 studying by way of a collection of high-profile collaborations, together with a landmark alliance with Microsoft and Core42, the sovereign-cloud and AI-infrastructure arm of G42.
By combining Microsoft’s world cloud platform with Core42’s sovereign-cloud capabilities, Alef Training is positioned to speed up development, ship cutting-edge AI-driven studying experiences, and unlock regional and worldwide enlargement alternatives.