In 1965, Qatar joined the international effort to raise awareness about the preservation of Nubian monuments, a monumental task spearheaded by UNESCO to save endangered ancient Egyptian temples and landmarks from submersion caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. To commemorate this significant campaign, Qatar issued a beautiful series of stamps on January […]
The 1961 definitive stamp series of the Trucial States provide a fascinating insight into the postal and political history of the region before the formation of the United Arab Emirates. Issued on January 7, 1961, these stamps were distributed under the administration of the British Postal Agency in Dubai, serving all seven Trucial Sheikhdoms: Abu
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On May 17, 1978, Lebanon released a captivating set of three airmail stamps to honor Mikhail Naimy, one of the most celebrated Lebanese poets, authors, and philosophers. The issuance coincided with the Mikhail Naimy Festival Week, a cultural event celebrating his contributions to Arabic and global literature. Designed by S. Ghantous and printed by Litho
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On January 15, 1971, Lebanon issued a vibrant set of five airmail stamps to commemorate the 10th International Fencing Championships, held in Beirut. Designed by M. Porada, the stamps reflect the dynamism and skill of fencing while incorporating elements that celebrate international participation and unity. The designs skilfully merge the sport’s symbolism with contemporary graphic
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On February 1, 1971, Lebanon issued a commemorative set of two airmail stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), founded in 1919. Designed by M. Gebara, the stamps celebrate the contributions of the ILO to labour rights and social justice worldwide. The designs incorporate elements of a 12th-century Arab painting
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On August 21, 1971, Lebanon issued a poignant set of two airmail stamps to mark the second anniversary of the burning of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, a tragedy that shocked the world. This issue underscores Lebanon’s solidarity with the Palestinian cause and its commitment to preserving the cultural and religious significance of Al-Aqsa. The
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On January 6, 1971, Lebanon issued a commemorative set of two striking airmail stamps to mark the 25th anniversary of the Lebanese Red Cross, founded in 1945. These stamps, designed by M. Porada, were printed by photogravure with a perforation of 11½ x 12 and showcase distinct and symbolic designs that pay homage to the
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The Lebanese postal administration issued a set of two commemorative airmail stamps on 15 February 1971 to celebrate the inauguration of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Headquarters in Berne, Switzerland. Designed by M. Porada and printed in lithography, this set highlights Lebanon’s engagement with international postal cooperation and showcases a vivid design featuring the UPU
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On 19 October 1968, Lebanon issued a stunning set of five airmail stamps to commemorate the 19th Olympic Games held in Mexico City. These stamps, designed by M. Porada, showcase a blend of Aztec cultural motifs and modern Olympic sports, reflecting the host country’s heritage and the international spirit of the Games. Denominations, Colours, and
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On 26 November 1955, Iraq issued a three-stamp set to commemorate the 6th Arab Engineers’ Conference held in Baghdad. The set honours the role of engineers in nation-building and highlights Iraq’s aspirations toward modernization during the reign of King Faisal II. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson, these stamps capture Iraq’s industrial and infrastructural advancements in the
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