Dubai student nol card adds worldwide benefits, up to 50% off transport
Students will be able to access public transport discounts of up to 50 per cent and thousands of international offers through a new card that also serves as student identification.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority announced the New Dubai Student Card on Wednesday. It combines nol transport services with student identification and internationally recognised status through the International Student Identity Card Association, known as ISIC.
The card will be introduced in phases through a partnership involving RTA, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Knowledge Park and ISIC.
Ahmed Bahrozyan, chief executive 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.”
Alongside reduced transport fares, the card will provide access to shopping, dining, entertainment, travel and accommodation offers in the UAE and overseas.
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 four key areas:”
These cover identification at participating educational institutions, RTA public transport discounts of up to 50 per cent, everyday student offers across the UAE and more than 150,000 ISIC benefits in over 130 countries.
The initiative is intended to simplify daily journeys and campus life by allowing students to use one card for transport, identification and discounts. It will also support easier access to campuses and travel around Dubai.
Educational institutions interested in joining the phased rollout can apply through www.dubaistudentcard.ae.