Dubai (CNN Business) No books, no whiteboards, no markers or pens.

That's the new reality for many classrooms across Abu Dhabi, where a company is using artificial intelligence to create a new learning experience.

Established four years ago, Alef Education has managed to get its digital education platform into dozens of schools in Abu Dhabi, as well as Al Ain, another city in the emirate. Alef has worked closely with the government of the United Arab Emirates to bring the platform to 25,000 students at 57 public schools.

It is also used in two private schools in Abu Dhabi. And the startup has made its first move into the United States, where its technology is used in two private schools in New York.

The platform focuses on core subjects like math, science and English. It helps students by using artificial intelligence to tailor the curriculum to individual demands.

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