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The story of a Yemeni postage stamp
East India and before the issuance of a postage stamp, let me tell you the story of a Yemeni postage stamp… When the East India Company began to expand, Queen Elizabeth I of Britain granted it a monopoly over trade in India and all British colonies in Asia, even the Arabian Peninsula. With political and military support from Britain, the company continued its usual activities until it was dissolved as a result of civil disobedience in…
March 19, 2022100 years since Egypt's independence
What were the political circumstances surrounding Egypt's independence? And how did this affect its culture? A historical background: Today marks the centenary of Egypt's declaration of independence from the British protectorate, which was imposed on Egypt on December 18, 1914, following the outbreak of World War I and the establishment of the Kingdom of Egypt. After the war ended, several nationalist movements emerged in Egypt, calling for an end to…
March 15, 2022Commemorative stamp marking the founding of Damascus Radio
“Damascus Radio Adorned with Diamonds” was the slogan adopted by the Ministry of Information to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Syrian Arab Republic Radio. To mark the occasion, the Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative stamp and postcard; the stamp was valued at 500 Syrian pounds and the postcard at 1500 Syrian pounds.
March 2, 2022The thirty-first anniversary of Liberation Day
On February 20, 2022, the Kuwait Postal Sector issued a set of stamps commemorating the 31st anniversary of Liberation Day 2022. This set consists of one stamp with a face value of 150 fils. The concept, drawing, and design of this set are by Mr. Jaber Abdulali Samir Al-Hindal, a member of the Kuwait Philatelic and Numismatic Society, and were produced under the supervision of the Secretary of the Kuwait Philatelic and Numismatic Society, Mr. …
February 19, 2022Commemorative postage stamp marking the 70th anniversary of Police Day
The National Postal Authority issued a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 70th anniversary of Police Day, which falls on January 25th each year. This day commemorates the Battle of Ismailia, in which fifty martyrs and eighty wounded were among the brave Egyptian policemen at the hands of the British occupation. Dr. Sherif Farouk, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Postal Authority, stated…
January 24, 2022The story of Egyptian aviation and airmail
EgyptAir, the Egyptian national airline, was founded in 1932 by Bank Misr, under the leadership of its national economic leader, Talaat Harb. He was the son of a low-level employee at the Egyptian Railways, but he grew up opposing the foreign presence that controlled Egyptian finances at the time. However, through his determination and perseverance, he finally realized the dream of many Egyptians by establishing Bank Misr in 1920…
January 20, 2022The UAE and symbolic encryption stamps
To celebrate the 50th National Day of the United Arab Emirates, Emirates Post Group (EPG) announced that it has become the first in the region to issue non-fungible token stamps, also known as cryptographic stamps. This new generation of stamps will be unveiled on December 2nd (National Day) and will feature four distinct stamps…
December 1, 2021The UAE and the stamps of the year 50
Emirates Post Group issued commemorative stamps and cards comprising nine different editions, including seven commemorative cards featuring portraits of the seven rulers of the Emirates, a commemorative card featuring the rulers and their crown princes, and stamps bearing the Year 50 logo and the images of the UAE's rulers and their crown princes. This was done to celebrate the UAE's 50th National Day and commemorate its unprecedented achievements over the past five decades.
November 30, 2021Purebred Arabian horses
The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative card and a set of postage stamps representing a group of purebred Arabian horses, with a value of (400) Syrian pounds for each stamp and (1500) Syrian pounds for the card.
November 30, 202125th anniversary of National Quality Day
Commemorative postage stamp: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of the (25) anniversary of National Quality Day, which falls on the twenty-ninth day of November of each year, with a value of (500) Syrian pounds.
November 28, 2021Opening of the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor
The National Postal Authority issued a set of commemorative postage stamps with QR code technology to mark the opening of the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor. Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Amr Talaat, confirmed that the commemorative stamp set was issued to mark the opening of the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor, a historical thoroughfare considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. This step comes within the framework of…
November 26, 2021Culture Day
Commemorative postage stamp: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of Culture Day, which falls on the twenty-third day of November of each year. The value of the stamp is (500) Syrian pounds.
November 23, 2021International Children's Day
Commemorative postage stamp for Universal Children's Day: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp to mark Universal Children's Day, which falls on November 20th each year. - The stamp's value is (500) Syrian pounds.
November 20, 2021Corrective movement
Commemorative postage stamp: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of the (51) anniversary of the blessed Corrective Movement led by the founding leader Hafez al-Assad, with a value of (350) Syrian pounds.
November 16, 2021Commemorative stamps for the Saruq Al Hadid archaeological site
Emirates Post Group, in collaboration with Dubai Municipality, issued three commemorative stamps for the Saruq Al Hadid archaeological site in Dubai, one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the United Arab Emirates. Emirates Post Group explained via Twitter that the three stamps feature images of three of the most prominent artifacts unearthed at the site: a gold ring, a crown model…
November 6, 2021National Environment Day
Commemorative postage stamp for National Environment Day: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp for National Environment Day, which falls on November 1st of each year. The stamp's value is 1000 Syrian pounds only.
November 1, 2021Commemorative stamps of the Houbara bustard and the curlew
Emirates Post, in collaboration with the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center, issued a set of commemorative stamps featuring images of the Houbara bustard and the curlew, as part of its support for initiatives to preserve environmental life and its importance in national heritage. This took place during a launch ceremony held at the center's headquarters…
September 25, 2021World Environment Day
Every year on June 5th, the world celebrates World Environment Day. Celebrations began in 1972, and the world uses this day to raise environmental awareness, highlight the dangers facing the environment, and encourage the adoption of all necessary measures to preserve and maintain a healthy environment. Each year, a different country takes on the responsibility of hosting the event…
June 4, 2021World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
The National Postal Authority is issuing a commemorative postage stamp to mark World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), which has been celebrated annually since 1969 on May 17th. This day coincides with the founding of the International Telecommunication Union and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865. World Telecommunication and Information Society Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of technology…
May 16, 2021Royal Vehicles Museum
The Egyptian Post Office issued a commemorative postage stamp to mark World Heritage Day. The Royal Carriages Museum in Bulaq is considered one of the oldest specialized museums in the world. It was specifically designed to display and preserve the cultural heritage of the royal carriages dating back to the era of the Muhammad Ali dynasty and everything related to them. The museum also contains carriage rooms and horse stables…
April 17, 2021