Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and Parkin Company PJSC have signed a collaboration framework to digitise parking subscription services for schools and universities across the emirate.
Under the agreement, KHDA and Parkin will integrate their systems to allow real-time eligibility verification for students and staff applying for educational institution parking subscriptions. The change removes the previous requirement for manual approvals and document submissions from individual schools.
Parkin already offers discounted parking subscriptions to educational establishments and students at AED 100 per month or AED 1,000 annually, which the company says represents savings of up to 80 per cent.
The company also provides parking management support around school campuses during peak pick-up and drop-off periods, and staffs school events to ease traffic flow.
“Our collaboration with Parkin reflects our shared commitment to delivering smart, seamless, and people-centric services that enhance the overall education experience in Dubai. Through a fully integrated digital journey for accessing reduced parking services, we are simplifying everyday interactions for students, educators, and parents, while improving convenience and accessibility across the education community. This partnership also supports the vision of Dubai’s Education 33 Strategy by advancing digital transformation, strengthening cross-sector collaboration, and contributing to a more connected, efficient, and future-ready education ecosystem that prioritises quality of life and community wellbeing,” Dr Amna Al Maazmi, Chief Executive Officer of the Growth and Human Development Sector at KHDA said in a statement.
“This partnership with KHDA is an important milestone in our journey to redefine the customer experience through digital innovation. By enabling real-time eligibility verification and removing manual processes, we are making our services more accessible, seamless, and efficient for Dubai’s education community. As the largest provider of parking facilities in the emirate, we are proud to support Dubai’s smart city ambitions by removing administrative complexity and enhancing the daily lives of the educational community. We continue to focus on enhancing our digital capabilities to improve efficiency, and ensure our services remain accessible, seamless, and aligned with the evolving needs of our users,” Eng. Mohamed Abdullah Al Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Parkin added.
Technical teams from both organisations will coordinate on integration requirements and ongoing system performance to ensure continuity of service.
