The exhibition features stamps issued by Emirates Post since 1973. There is a special section on Khalid Al Omeira's exhibits tracing the postal history of Sharjah, providing glimpses into the different stages of postal development, including the evolution of the mail delivery man over the years. Also displayed are cancellation seals dating back to the past several years.
As part of the exhibition, a seminar was organized at the venue, addressed by Mr. Abdulla Khoory, President of Emirates Philatelic Association, who spoke on the hobby of philately. Mr. Khalid Omeira, a well-known Emirati stamp collector and postal historian, traced the development of postal services in the UAE.
Present on the occasion were Mr. Mohammed Diab, consultant to the Ruler of Sharjah on education matters, Mr. Hussain Elamin El Fadil, Deputy Consul General of Sudan, Mr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Head of Heritage and Cultural Affairs, Department of Culture and Information and Mr. Ali Al Matroushi of Ajman Museum.
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Emirates Post opens stamp exhibition on cultural personalities at Cultural Palace, Sharjah
- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 25 - 2007 at 13:28
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His Excellency Abdullah Al Owais, Director of Department of Culture and Information, Sharjah, inaugurated an exhibition of UAE stamps on cultural personalities at Cultural Palace, Sharjah, organized by Emirates Post and Emirates Philatelic Association.
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