Emirates Post highlight's UAE's experience in growing mail business at international forum

Addressing the forum on the challenges of growing mail traffic, Mr. Abdullah Al Daboos, Director General of Emirates Post, said mail operators today needed to change their business model and operational strategies. He recounted Emirates Post's experience in adding new business streams and highlighted successful diversification into logistics, financial services, direct marketing, mail fulfillment and other areas.

Emirates Post had a strong presence in the World Philatelist Exhibition, which was held alongside the forum. The exhibition, organized by Russian Post, the Russian Philatelic Association, and Federation of Inter Asian Philately (FIAP), was opened by the Russian Minister for IT & Communications, the Mayor of St. Petersburg and UPU Director General Edouard Dayan.

The Emirates Post stand was visited by a large number of dignitaries, including Mr. Edouard Dayan, top Russian officials, Emiratis staying in Russia and media representatives. Visitors showed keen interest in UAE stamps and expressed their keenness to learn more about the UAE.

Mana Al Suwaidi, Marketing Director, Emirates Post, underlined the importance of participating in international philatelic events, and pointed out that philatelic was increasingly becoming an attractive investment to many collectors.

"Our participation brought us closer to stamp collectors from all over the world. Visitors got to get glimpses of our culture through our stamps. The event also gave us an opportunity to learn from other participants," Al Suwaidi said.

The Emirates Post team included Mr. Omar Mohammed and Mr. Khalid Oudah from the Emirates Philately, as well as representatives from Emirates Philaletic Association. The Emirates Post philatelic collection won a number of certificates and medals.