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Powering Everyday Savings with GEMS Rewards

GEMS Education is the world’s largest K–12 private education provider, operating 44 schools across the UAE. With a strong focus on community impact, GEMS aimed to ease educational expenses for its families by unlocking savings across everyday household spending.

The Challenge

Education-related expenses account for nearly 9% of monthly household costs in the UAE. GEMS Education envisioned a solution that could:

Bring day-to-day savings to families.
Create alternative savings channels to offset school fees.
Strengthen engagement within the GEMS community.
Enhance member acquisition and retention.

Loyalty Program Development

Points-based earn and burn system within the GEMS network and across external partners.

Mobile App Development

Seamless digital interface for program access and engagement.

Travel & E-commerce Integration

Curated travel deals and online shopping benefits to widen the savings ecosystem.

Partner & Offer Ecosystem

Sourced 800+ merchant partners, offering 5,000+ deals across F&B, wellness, retail, and more.

Program Management

End-to-end support including partner onboarding, communication, and strategy execution.

Key Metrics Achieved

118
k+
members enrolled
70
Mn+
GEMS points issued
62
Mn+
GEMS points redeemed
AED
13
M+
direct savings

Use Case Highlights

Conclusion

With Vernost’s strategic loyalty framework, GEMS Rewards evolved into a powerful ecosystem that benefits members, brands, and the education community alike — reinforcing savings, acquisition, and long-term loyalty.