{
  "id": 13879503,
  "title": "UAE company showcases AI tool to help teachers grade students’ work",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/uae-company-showcases-ai-tool-to-help-teachers-grade-students-work",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:01:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-company-showcases-ai-tool-to-help-teachers-grade-students-work-1.500707031"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alef Education, a UAE-based company, unveiled an artificial intelligence tool during the Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 event on October 7, which aims to streamline the grading process for teachers. The AI Auto Grading technology allows educators to spend less time on routine assessment tasks and more on supporting students in the classroom. During the exhibition, the tool garnered significant interest from attendees, including representatives from education and technology sectors across the Gulf, Africa, and Asia.\n\nGeoffrey Alphonso, Alef Education's Chief Executive Officer, emphasized that AI should complement rather than replace teachers' roles. He stated, \"We believe the true value of AI lies in how it can strengthen teaching, improve learning outcomes and create lasting impact across education systems.\" The company's AI tools are designed to cater to different education systems and address the needs of teachers and students.\n\nBesides AI Auto Grading, Alef Education showcased several other tools, such as Alef Teacher Studio, Alef AI Insights, and Alef Pathways. These solutions enable teachers to better understand student performance, deliver personalized learning experiences, and pinpoint areas where students might require additional assistance. The company also presented an AI Literacy Programme that teaches students how to use artificial intelligence responsibly.\n\nWith approximately two million registered students across around 20,000 schools, Alef Education aims to enhance teaching and learning while minimizing routine work for educators. During the two-day event, the company engaged with representatives from government, education, and technology organizations to discuss the potential applications of AI tools in diverse education systems. The positive reception at the event underscores the growing demand for AI solutions that can benefit schools and improve both teaching and learning outcomes.",
  "summary": "Teachers could spend less time grading students’ work and more time supporting them in the classroom through a new artificial intelligence tool showcased by UAE-based Alef Education. The company presented its AI Auto Grading technology during Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026, which concluded on October 7. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The tool…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE-based Alef Education unveils AI Auto Grading tool at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026",
    "AI Auto Grading aims to reduce teachers' grading workload, boost student support",
    "Event garners interest from Gulf, Africa, and Asia education and tech sectors"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}