“Stamps reflect the history, geography, political changes and economy of the issuing country,” said Abdullah Khoury, president of the Emirates Philatelic Association, the organiser of the event.
The Emirates Philatelic Association is set to delight stamp lovers with the launch of the Sharjah Arabian Stamp Exhibition. Stamps from around the Arab world, some dating back to the 1830s, will be on display during the first Sharjah Arabian Stamp Exhibition from September 22 to September 27 at Mega Mall. The exhibits will feature various Arab countries and cities; including Iraq, Baghdad, Oman, Egypt, Dubai, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.
A collection featuring the development of postal services in Dubai between 1909 and 1948 will be displayed by Mr Khoury, who has been a stamp collector since he was eight. Another collection will feature stamps from Baghdad during the British occupation from 1917 to 1923.
“Our goal is also educational, so there will be contests for children to help them develop a passion for stamps which will grow with them when they’re older,” Mr al Khoury said.
