Dubai: Students in Dubai will soon be able to use a single card to access public transport discounts of up to 50 per cent, prove their student status and unlock more than 150,000 benefits across over 130 countries.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the launch of the New Dubai Student Card on Wednesday, bringing together nol public transport services, student identification and local and international discounts in one card.
Developed in partnership with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Knowledge Park and the International Student Identity Card Association (ISIC), the card will be introduced in phases.
The initiative is designed to make daily travel and campus life easier for students, while giving them access to discounts on shopping, dining, entertainment, travel and accommodation both in the UAE and abroad.
Providing further details, Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA’s Corporate Technology Services Sector, said: “the New Dubai Student Card brings together three core functions: student identification for engaging educational institutions, nol public transport functionality, and internationally recognised student status through ISIC, providing access to a wide range of benefits and discounts in Dubai and around the world.”
Bahrozyan confirmed: “Developed in partnership with educational institutions across Dubai, the New Dubai Student Card is designed to support students throughout their educational journey, offering benefits across…
