KHDA and Parkin Sign Strategic Framework to Digitise Parking Services for Dubai's Education Sector

Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and Parkin Company PJSC ("Parkin"), the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, have entered into a strategic collaboration framework to enhance and streamline parking subscription services for educational institutions across the emirate.

The agreement establishes a structured framework to simplify the current application process for parking subscriptions, which previously relied on manual approvals from educational institutions. Under the new collaboration, KHDA and Parkin will introduce a more efficient, digitally enabled approach that improves the user experience for students and staff by eliminating the need for document submissions.

The partnership enables direct digital integration between Parkin and KHDA systems, allowing real-time eligibility verification for individuals applying for educational institution parking subscriptions. The integration ensures a faster, more seamless application process while maintaining strong data privacy standards.

In addition to the streamlined digital journey, Parkin offers a range of initiatives designed to support educational communities across Dubai. These include tailored parking arrangements around school zones to manage peak pick-up and drop-off periods, discounted parking subscriptions for educational establishments and students at AED 100 per month and AED 1,000 annually, representing savings of up to 80%, and parking management support during school events to ensure smoother traffic flow and improved accessibility for attendees.

Dr Amna Al Maazmi, Chief Executive Officer of the Growth and Human Development Sector at KHDA, commented: "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."

Eng. Mohamed Abdullah Al Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Parkin, added: "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."

Parkin and KHDA will work closely to ensure the successful implementation and ongoing performance of the integrated system. The collaboration will include coordination between technical teams to define integration requirements, support deployment, and address any operational issues, guaranteeing service continuity and a smooth customer experience.

Source: KHDA / Parkin Company PJSC official communications