Philately
A commemorative stamp for the Haramain High-Speed Railway
According to Saudi Post, the Saudi Post Corporation issued a 2-riyal postage stamp titled "Haramain High-Speed Railway," which refers to the major development project recently completed by the Kingdom to reduce travel time and serve visitors to the Holy Cities. The railway connects the regions of Mecca and Medina, passing through three stations: Jeddah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, and [the city of...].
November 19, 2020Error in the name of Egypt on the 2020 postage stamp
The Egyptian Postal Authority issued a 4-pound postage stamp to commemorate World Statistics Day on October 20, 2020. However, a month later, some Egyptian stamp collectors noticed that the name of Egypt was misspelled in English on the stamp. It is worth noting that in 2015, the Postal Authority issued a stamp and postcard to mark…
November 18, 2020Decoration of a set of Palestinian Authority stamps
The Palestinian Postal Service announces the overprinting of a number of Palestinian Authority stamps (various issues), which have been overprinted with the phrase "State of Palestine" and the old denomination has been changed to 250 millimes. Information on the quantities of stamps overprinted is as follows: Christmas 1999 - Bethlehem 2000... 250,000 stamps overprinted, 3,000 remaining without...
November 18, 2020Issue 4 of the Moroccan Philatelic Journal
The fourth issue of the Moroccan Journal of Philately and Numismatics, published by the Rabat Philately and Numismatic Society, has arrived in the magazine's mailbox. The 67-page issue contains several distinguished articles. The journal is published electronically free of charge and is a continuation of the philatelic journal in Morocco, which ceased publication in 1947. The issue can be downloaded for free from the following link…
November 16, 2020Postage stamp commemorating the anniversary of the Corrective Movement
According to the Syrian Postal Corporation, a commemorative postage stamp and card were issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the Blessed Corrective Movement, which falls on the sixteenth of November. The stamp is valued at (300) Syrian pounds, and the card is valued at (1500) Syrian pounds.
November 16, 2020The postal service issues a commemorative stamp for the Dakar Rally
According to Saudi Post, the Saudi Post Corporation has issued a 3-riyal postage stamp and a 5-riyal postcard commemorating the "Dakar Saudi Arabia" event, which has garnered international attention and participation from numerous drivers worldwide. The stamp's release coincides with the upcoming launch of its second edition in Saudi Arabia next January and embodies this global sporting occasion.
November 16, 2020Saudi Post issues a commemorative stamp for the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center
According to the Saudi Post website, the Saudi Post Corporation issued a 2-riyal postage stamp titled «King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center.» The stamp, bearing the message “Towards a Humanity Without Borders,” highlights the Kingdom’s significant efforts in providing medical, relief, and humanitarian aid to many countries in need. The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center is considered one of the most important projects undertaken by…
November 12, 2020Horse and camel show
Oman Post, an Asyad Group company, today issued eight postage stamps commemorating the “Horse and Camel Ardha” (traditional Omani horse and camel races) to celebrate this authentic cultural heritage, unique to the Sultanate in both its performance and meaning. The new stamps highlight the centuries-old art of the Ardha, coinciding with its inscription on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. These stamps embody the art of the Ardha, a traditional folk art…
November 10, 2020Saudi Post issues a commemorative stamp for the Saudi Arabian Horse Cup
According to the Saudi Post website, the Saudi Post Corporation has issued a 3-riyal postage stamp and a 5-riyal postcard commemorating the 2020 Saudi Cup horse race, an event of special interest and deeply rooted in Saudi heritage. This was done in coordination with the Saudi Equestrian Club. The stamp was released for the second edition of the Saudi Cup, scheduled to take place next February at the [location missing in original text].
November 8, 2020Journal of the Egyptian Philatelic Society
Issues of the Egyptian Philatelic Society's magazine (the Egyptian Philatelic Society) have been added to the Arab Collector's Library. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Egyptian Philatelic Society and its Board of Directors for converting the original issues into electronic copies, thus preserving the Society's cultural and historical heritage. We promise to update the list of issues and add more in the future…
November 5, 2020Postal Service and the History of Syria
In recognition of the invaluable work of the esteemed Professor Shaker Arqsousi in documenting the history of postal services in Syria through his numerous free publications over the years, all his works have been uploaded to the Arab Collector website to serve as a resource for all Arab enthusiasts and researchers in this rich area of Syrian history. We thank Professor Shaker for his valuable postal research and look forward to…
October 31, 2020Postage Stamp Program for 2021
According to Jordan Post, the 2021 postage stamp program was prepared in accordance with the approved postage stamp plan for the same year.
October 27, 2020Two commemorative postage stamps featuring Syrian wildlife
According to Syrian Post, the Syrian Postal Corporation issued two commemorative postage stamps of Syrian wildlife (hamsters). The value of the stamp is “250” Syrian pounds.
October 25, 2020The 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations
According to the Al Bawaba website, Oman Post, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a new postage stamp to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The new stamp features the colors of the Sultanate's flag alongside the official logo for the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, which bears the slogan 'Shaping our future together.' To mark this historic day, the United Nations launched the 'UN75' initiative…
October 24, 2020RABAT PHILEXPO 2020
The following message arrived in the magazine's inbox today from Professor Abdelkader Lamrahi, President of the Rabat Philatelic and Numismatic Association: Peace be upon you, my brothers and sisters, the enthusiasts participating in RABAT PHILEXPO 2020, "In the name of God, its course and its anchorage." By God's will, the participating groups in RABAT PHILEXPO 2020 have been published in the virtual hall of the association's website: RABAT PHILEXPO 2020 - LISTE DES EXPOSANTS - List of participants. And with this…
October 24, 2020Hope Probe Project
Emirates Post, in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre and the UAE Space Agency, issued commemorative stamps on Tuesday to document the Emirates Mars Mission (Hope Probe), the first Arab mission to explore other planets. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the stamps feature four different designs, two of which…
October 20, 2020New postage stamp for Oman
According to Al-Hadath newspaper, Oman Post, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a new postage stamp to highlight the strong relations between the Sultanate and the People's Republic of China. The event was attended by His Excellency Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Wahaibi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Administrative and Financial Affairs; His Excellency Ali bin Khalfan Al-Jabri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information for Media Affairs; and Her Excellency Li Lingbing, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China…
October 19, 2020World Tourism Day
The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a set of commemorative postage stamps to mark World Tourism Day, with each stamp valued at 500 Syrian pounds. The stamps feature images of several lakes in Syria: Muzayrib in Daraa, Zarzar in the Damascus countryside, Mashqita in Latakia, Balluran in Latakia, and Qatina in Homs.
September 9, 2020The third issue of the Moroccan Journal of Stamps and Coins
The third issue of the Moroccan Journal of Stamps and Coins for August 2020, published by the Rabat Philatelic and Numismatic Association, has arrived in the magazine's mailbox. The journal is published electronically, and subsequent issues can be downloaded from the association's website at the following link: https://apn-rabat.org/bulletins/ Many thanks to the association and to Mr. Abdelkader Lamrahi, its president.
August 14, 2020Professor Antonio's lecture on the postal history of Arab Postal Union stamps
Link to download the PDF file of Professor Antonio Gideh's lecture on the postal history of Arab Postal Union stamps: https://drive.google.com/…/17BgGlLclHi5C…/view…
July 15, 2020