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Algerian Arab Salon
The first Arab Salon for Philatelic, Numismatic, and Art Collectives was hosted by the municipal library in Ain Touta, Batna region, eastern Algeria, from February 24-27, 2023. This event was organized by the Belkacem Ain Touta Cultural Association and was held as part of the celebrations commemorating Algeria's Independence Day and other national days.
March 6, 2023Opening of the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor
The National Postal Authority issued a set of commemorative postage stamps with QR code technology to mark the opening of the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor. Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Amr Talaat, confirmed that the commemorative stamp set was issued to mark the opening of the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor, a historical thoroughfare considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. This step comes within the framework of…
November 26, 2021World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
The National Postal Authority is issuing a commemorative postage stamp to mark World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), which has been celebrated annually since 1969 on May 17th. This day coincides with the founding of the International Telecommunication Union and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865. World Telecommunication and Information Society Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of technology…
May 16, 2021National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is a museum located in the ancient city of Fustat in Cairo. It houses fifty thousand artifacts that tell the story of the development of Egyptian civilization, in addition to showcasing the achievements of the Egyptian people in various fields of life from the dawn of history to the present day. It also contains models, photographs, manuscripts, oil paintings, works of art, and artifacts from the Stone Age, Pharaonic, and Greek periods…
April 17, 2021Kuwaiti National Day Stamps
Kuwait celebrates its National Independence Day on February 25th each year, marking its independence from the United Kingdom. Kuwait gained its independence on June 19, 1961, during the reign of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. In 1964, a decree was issued merging Independence Day with the anniversary of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah's accession to the throne, both of which fall on February 25th.
March 1, 2021Hashemite kings on Jordanian stamps
Among the experts, enthusiasts, and researchers of postage stamps… Professor Jalil Tannous, a renowned stamp expert and a leading figure in the Jordanian hobby, is a professional collector in the Arab world and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and a historical authority on Jordanian, Arab, and international stamps. His book, “The Hashemite Kings on Postage Stamps: A Biography and a Century of Renaissance and Civilization” (commemorating the centenary of the founding of the Jordanian state 1921-2021), is the first…
January 14, 2021Honoring archaeologists
Commemorative postage stamps in honor of archaeologists: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a set of commemorative postage stamps consisting of three stamps, each valued at (250) Syrian pounds, depicting Syrian figures in honor of archaeologists.”
December 10, 2020Health Army
Commemorative postage stamp in honor of the heroes of the health army: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a set of commemorative postage stamps consisting of two stamps, each worth (250) Syrian pounds, and a postcard worth (1500) Syrian pounds, in honor of the heroes of the ”health army” in confronting the “Coronavirus” disease.”
December 7, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2020Australian National Stamp Exhibition 2020
The Canberra Stampshow 2020 is one of the largest gatherings of postal enthusiasts in Australia and is a highly anticipated event. Held biennially in March over three days, it was a highlight of this year's event. The Arabic postal displays were particularly noteworthy, with most winning medals.
March 14, 2020Stamp valuation
In a move that, while anticipated, is the first of its kind, CCG, the parent company of NGC, has just announced the creation of a new subsidiary to appraise stamps, similar to the appraisal of coins, banknotes, and magazines. The new appraisal system assigns a score of 1-100 to each stamp, depending on its condition, and each appraised stamp will be placed in a secure holder…
October 27, 2017Salamah Fi Kheir film
Who among us remembers the film "Salama Fi Kheir" starring the late, great actor Naguib El Rihani? Who doesn't remember this wonderful film, produced in 1937? "Salama Fi Kheir" was one of the most important works of the late artist Naguib El Rihani and the directorial debut of Niazi Mostafa. Its story revolves around a messenger working in a shop…
January 25, 2016Notes on the Farouk Royal Commemorative Stamps
Did you know that there are some simple observations—which may be unknown to some collectors—about certain royal Farouk commemorative stamps? The 1936 treaty is one of the most important commemorative stamps. The image was taken in the Locarno Hall of the British Foreign Office, not at the Zaafaran Palace as is commonly believed. It is also worth noting that this stamp is the only one in Egyptian history to bear…
November 19, 2015