🛍️ MERCHANT DISCOUNT PARTNERS

Exclusive perks for FI students. More customers for partner businesses.

The Filipino Institute connects students and alumni to trusted businesses that offer exclusive discounts, perks, and special deals. This benefits both the FI community and partner merchants who gain increased visibility and customer traffic.

If your business wants to reach thousands of Filipinos across the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain — becoming an FI Merchant Partner is one of the simplest and most effective ways to connect.

⭐ WHAT IS A MERCHANT DISCOUNT PARTNER?

A Merchant Discount Partner is any business that offers:

A fixed discount
A special promo
A freebie
A membership reward
A partner-only package

…to students who present a valid FI Student ID or FI Alumni ID.

This partnership is free and creates valuable mutual benefits:

✔ Students save money
✔ Partners get more customers
✔ FI supports local Filipino-friendly businesses

🟦 TYPES OF PARTNER BUSINESSES WE ACCEPT

We welcome businesses from all industries, such as:

Food & Dining

Restaurants • Cafés • Bakeries • Catering services

Gyms & Wellness

Fitness centers • Yoga studios • Martial arts • Health clubs

Clinics & Beauty

Dental • Dermatology • Aesthetic clinics • Salons • Spas

Staycations & Hotels

Airbnb hosts • Hotels • Resorts • Travel accommodations

Retail & Shops

Boutiques • Electronics • Groceries • Fashion stores

Services

Photography • Printing • Repairs • Cleaning • Laundry

Travel & Transportation

Airlines • Travel agencies • Tour packages • Car rentals

If your business provides value to Filipinos, FI welcomes you.

🟩 BENEFITS FOR MERCHANT PARTNERS

✔ 1. Access to Thousands of FI Students & Alumni

Your business becomes visible to a large Filipino community in GCC.

✔ 2. Free Marketing Exposure

Your logo and offer will appear on:

FI Website (Merchant Partners Page)
Campus bulletin boards
Social media posts
Student orientation materials

All FREE.

✔ 3. Increased Foot Traffic & Customer Loyalty

Students and alumni frequently choose partner businesses they trust.

✔ 4. Perfect for CSR & Community Support Initiatives

Supporting Filipino education builds goodwill and brand trust.

🟧 BENEFITS FOR FI STUDENTS & ALUMNI

Exclusive discounts
Savings on food, health, travel, and essentials
Access to trusted Filipino-friendly businesses
Year-round perks

🟫 HOW THE PARTNERSHIP WORKS

Simple, free, and effective:

1️⃣ The merchant signs up as a partner
2️⃣ The business chooses a discount (e.g., 10%–20%)
3️⃣ FI lists the business on the website & materials
4️⃣ Students show their FI ID to avail the discount
5️⃣ Both sides benefit — no fees, no obligations

🟨 WHAT MERCHANTS NEED TO PROVIDE

Business name & logo
Discount/promo details
Branch location
Contact number
Terms (if any)

Partnership duration: 1 year, renewable (FREE).

🟥 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Is there a fee to join the Merchant Partner Program?

No. It is 100% free.

2. Do we need to offer huge discounts?

No. Even 10% is acceptable.

3. Do students need to show their ID?

Yes — FI Student ID or Alumni ID must be presented.

4. Can online businesses apply?

Yes — discount codes or special links can be provided.

5. Can we withdraw or change our promo?

Yes — notify FI anytime to update the listing.

🟦 HOW TO BECOME A MERCHANT DISCOUNT PARTNER

📩 Send your logo + discount offer to:
partners@filipino-institute.com

📞 WhatsApp:
🇦🇪 +971 50 980 8599
🇶🇦 +974 3040 8942
🇧🇭 +973 3353 9994

Our team will contact you to finalize the details and place your business on the official FI partner list.

The FI Merchant Partner Program strengthens community ties and helps students reduce daily expenses — while giving businesses powerful visibility within the Filipino community.

Partner with FI today — support students while growing your business.

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                <h3>Contact Us </h3>🇦🇪 Dubai, UAE<br />

📍 Office 1, Mezzanine, Dalmook Series Bldg, Deira
(Near Union Metro, beside Day to Day)
📞 +971 50 980 8599
📞 +971 52 189 2728

🇶🇦 Doha, Qatar
📍 Office 7, Almanara Bldg, Mansoura, Doha
📞 +974 3040 8942
📞 +974 3382 6001

🇧🇭 Manama, Bahrain
📍 3F Rm 303, Baraka Bldg, Road 1802, Block 318, Manama
📞 +973 3353 9994