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History of Arab Post

The history of the Arab postal service is an important part of studying the development of postal and administrative systems in the Arab world. It reflects the methods and techniques Arabs used to transmit messages and organize communication between regions and countries throughout the ages. This history demonstrates the development of administrative institutions and the political and social impact of the postal system. This article examines the stages of development of the Arab postal service, its most important forms of correspondence, and the influence of postage stamps…

February 13, 2026

First Olympic Games Stamp Set

Among the world's most prized stamp collections is one of the earliest commemorative sets and considered one of the most valuable collections of Greek stamps. It was issued in 1896, specifically on March 25th, while the stamp set for the first Olympic Games itself began on April 6th and continued until the 15th. Incidentally, March 25th is Greece's Independence Day. When we look at this set, we see…

January 20, 2026

Collection and display of special editions for the first day of release

In December 2024, the Asian Philatelic Federation (FIAP) hosted a highly successful competitive pilot category for First Day of Issue (FDC) Envelopes at the Asian Stamp Exhibition in Shanghai. This event highlighted both the potential and the challenges associated with the FDC category of exhibits. Exhibits from Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, Nepal, and New Zealand were featured. The enthusiasm…

May 11, 2025