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Flag of United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (also called the UAE) is an oil-rich Middle Eastern country situated in the south-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf, comprising seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain. Before 1971, they were known as the Trucial States or Trucial Oman, in reference of a nineteenth-century truce between the British and some Arab sheikhs. It borders Oman and Saudi Arabia.

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Early Beginning: The beginnings of postal services in the UAE go back to several years.

1909- Postal Facilities commenced with the opening of the UAE’s first Post Office in Dubai.

1947 – 1948 A period of transition: During this transitional period, Indian stamps overprinted with the word ‘Pakistani’ were used on letters and parcels sent through the Dubai office.

1948- Post Office came under British control: On 1st April, 1948, the British Postal Administration took over the management of the Dubai post office.

1963 –1964: Postal Services established in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah

1963- British control of the post office came to an end

1967- Government of Abu Dhabi gained control of the postal service. On the 1st January, 1967, the Government of Abu Dhabi took over control of the post office. Use of British stamps ceased.

1971- The U.A.E came into existence: The United Arab Emirates, federation of 7 emirates, was established on the 2nd December, 1971, following British withdrawal from the region.

1972- Postal Services Unified: On 1st August all postal services within the United Arab Emirates were unified under a federal decree (number 8); the General Postal Administration (under the Ministry of Communications) was established.

1985- General Postal Authority established: The General Postal Authority was established by federal decree (number 4) on 1st August.

2001- Emirates Post Corporation was established.


#490

Scott: #490P

Issued: 1.4.1995

10th Anniversary, General Post Office Authority

Inside #490: Stamps on Envelopes


#491

Scott: #491O

Issued: 11.4.1995

First Gulf Cooperation Council Philatelic Exhibition, Abu Dhabi

Inside #491: Pseudo Stamp


1997a1997b

Scott: #574-5O

Issued: 24.6.1997

First Anniversary, Emirates Philatelic Association

Inside #574: UAE Stamps – TBI

1991

[National Day - Children's Paintings, type RW]

1996

1991

1995

1996

1985

1994a

1992

1985

1994

1992

1997c

[Dromedary Camels, type OD]

1990

1997

1992

#1994

[The 1st Anniversary of the Death of Shaikh Rashid bin Said al-Maktou, type MI]

#1995

1994

1991

Raschid bin Sajjid al Maktum

1995

Inside #575: UAE Stamps – TBI

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1995a

1991a

1996a

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1995

1991

1996

 

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EMIRATES PHILATELIC ASSOCIATION

Emirates Philatelic Association was established according to Ministerial Decree No. 372 on 24/6/1996. Since then, the Association has tried to continue the success achieved by Philately in the U.A.E.

Objectives of the Association

§  Encouraging and developing philately and its promotional strategy.

§  Strengthening co-operation and recognition ties between philatelists in the U.A.E.

§  Holding symposia and exhibitions regarding philately.

§  Assisting in organizing philatelic groups in schools, institutes, universities and social clubs in the U.A.E.

§  Issuing magazines and publications related to stamp collecting.

§  Co-operating with Arab and International philatelic associations and clubs.

§  Providing a library for members.

§  Developing social, cultural and other activities.

In a short period of time, the Association has been able to develop philately at the local, Arab, and international level. This has been achieved through its zealous participation in various activities and exhibitions, and through the effort put forth by its members, which number over 120.


Scott: #687-8O

Issued: 9.10.2001

Dialogue among Civilizations

Inside #687: Pseudo Stamp on Envelope

Thanks to Lloyd Gilbert


2006A2006B

Scott: #834-5O

Issued: 24.6.2006

19th Asian Stamp Exhibition - Dubai 2006

Inside #834-5: Pseudo Stamp


2006C

Scott: #843O

Issued: 13.11.2006

12th GCC Postage Stamp Exhibition - UAE 2006

Inside #843: Pseudo Stamp


2009

Scott: #954O

Issued: 05.03.2009

2nd Arab Stamp Exhibition

Inside #954: Pseudo Stamp

Thanks to G.B.


2009A

2009A1

Scott: #972-5P

Issued: 19.08.2009

100 Years of Postal Service

Inside #972:

#12

#2

pakistan imprinted env 1947

Pakistan #12O

Pakistan #2P

Pakistan imprinted

Envelope 1947

Higgins & Gage #B1O

 

#4

 

 

Pakistan #4O

 

 

#1

 

 

Pakistan #1O

 

 

#2

 

 

Pakistan #2P

 

 

Inside #973:

#4

Trucial State #4O

#52

#21

Oman #52O

Oman #21O

#92

#92

#93

Dubai #93O

Dubai #92O

Dubai #91O

 

#94

 

#95

Dubai #94O

 

Dubai #95O

#96

Dubai #96O

 

Inside #974:

#3

UAE #3O

Sharjah 1971O

#80

#83

Dubai #80O

Dubai #83O

#13

UAE #13O

 

The price is 40d- in #??? The combination is 5d+35d

 

Inside #975:

#112

#113

#115

UAE #112O

UAE #113O

UAE #115O

uae 283 (2)

On the back - UAE #283

uae 284 (2)

On the back - UAE #284

2009A2

Scott: #976O

Inside #976:

#12a

#4a

#173

India #179O

India #176P

India #173P

Higgins & Gage # B18

India Higgins & Gage #B18

 

TBI

 

#12a

#173

#174

India #179O

India #173P

India #174P

#164

#163

 

India #164O

India #163P

 

 

Thanks to Lou Guadagno


  

 

Scott: #1076-9P

Issued: 30.03.2013

50th Anniversary of Postal Services in Abu Dhabi

Inside #1076 (1 dh):

Abu Dhabi #26O

Abu Dhabi #80O

 

Inside #1077 (150f):

Abu Dhabi #10O

Abu Dhabi #62O

 

Inside #1078 (3 dh):

Abu Dhabi #14O

Abu Dhabi #42O

 

Inside #1079 (4 dh):

Abu Dhabi #18O

Abu Dhabi #80O

Abu Dhabi #39O

Abu Dhabi #46O

 

 

Scott: #1080O

Inside #1080 (S/S): As above

Thanks to Lou Guadagno


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UAE #3

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UAE #13

#112

UAE #112

#113

UAE #113

#115

UAE #115

uae 283 (2)

UAE #283

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#491

UAE #491

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UAE #834-5

2006C

UAE #843

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UAE #954

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UAE #976

 

UAE #1080

 

 

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Trucial State

#4

Trucial State #4 for UAE