Dubai:Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), TECOM Group's Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park, and the International Student Identity Card Association (ISIC), has launched the New Dubai Student Card. This card integrates student identification, public transport services, and exclusive benefits into a single entity.

According to Emirates News Agency, the card provides benefits in four main areas, including student identification at educational institutions, up to 50 percent discounts on RTA public transport, exclusive offers in the UAE, and access to over 150,000 ISIC benefits in more than 130 countries.

Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA's Corporate Technology Services Sector, explained that the initiative aims to simplify student mobility across Dubai, making it easier to access educational institutions and encouraging greater use of public transport. The card is set to roll out in phases, with educational institutions invited to participate through the website www.dubaistudentcard.ae.

Saeed Mubarak Kharbash of KHDA emphasized that the card aligns with Dubai's Education 33 Strategy, enhancing the student experience by integrating education, mobility, services, and opportunities. Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi from TECOM Group noted that this initiative reflects the group's commitment to supporting higher education and empowering talent in Dubai.

Matthew East, CEO of GTS ALIVE Group, highlighted the global reach of the card, which offers students internationally recognized identification and access to a vast network of discounts and opportunities both in Dubai and worldwide.