Alef Education’s long-term sustainability, and our ambition to transform education, are anchored in robust governance practices. This is an area in which we hold ourselves to the highest standards, particularly with regard to transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct. These principles have consistently underpinned the way the Group conducts its activities, and we consider them essential to building trust and delivering sustainable value to all stakeholders.
We have established rigorous corporate governance standards aligned with international best practices, sector-specific regulatory requirements, and applicable legislation across the jurisdictions in which the Group operates. Beyond compliance, we remain committed to the continuous enhancement of our governance framework across the Group. Our policies, processes, Board charters, and codes of conduct are subject to regular review and refinement, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory expectations, emerging risks and opportunities within the EdTech landscape, and the changing priorities of our stakeholders.
This Corporate Governance Report provides a comprehensive overview of the Group’s governance structures, practices, and outcomes, assessed against the principles and guidelines prescribed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), now renamed as the Capital Market Authority (CMA), being the competent regulator for listed companies in the United Arab Emirates.
For our shareholders, the sections that follow, together with the detailed Corporate Governance Report, reflect our steadfast commitment to transparency and accountability. We encourage you to review them in detail. We are confident that our governance framework provides a strong and resilient foundation for the Group’s sustained growth and long-term success. We welcome your feedback on our governance practices and on any other aspect of our activities.
Our governance framework is structured to uphold accountability, fairness, transparency, and responsibility, while safeguarding the interests of our shareholders and broader stakeholders. It clearly delineates the roles and responsibilities of key oversight bodies, establishes defined reporting lines, and sets out how policies, standards, and guidelines are implemented consistently across the Group.
The Board of Directors of the Company (Board) provides overall oversight and strategic direction for the Group’s operations and activities. Constituted at the holding company level, the Board sets out the strategic framework and safeguards the effective governance of the Group, ensuring that activities are conducted in a transparent, accountable, and disciplined manner.
Executive Management, led by the Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for the day-to-day management of all the Group’s operating entities, and for implementing the strategy approved by the Board.
Specialised Board committees assist the Board in the discharge of its responsibilities and the exercise of ongoing oversight. These committees operate under formally approved charters and policies that clearly define their mandates and delegated authority. Where appropriate, the Board may delegate specific responsibilities to its committees or other designated parties, while retaining ultimate accountability.
We endeavour to ensure that the Board, its committees, and the Executive Management consistently uphold the core values and standards that define Alef Education Holding PLC, fostering a governance culture grounded in integrity, accountability, and responsible leadership across the Group.