Titled ‘UAE Sport in 50 Years’, the commemorative stamp has been launched in celebration of the nation’s milestones in sports over the last five decades.

As the UAE celebrates 50 years, Emirates Post Group, in collaboration with the General Authority of Sports has come together to celebrate sports and honour the occasion by launching a commemorative stamp.

Titled ‘UAE Sport in 50 Years’, the commemorative stamp has been launched in celebration of the nation’s milestones in sports over the last five decades.

Celebrating the most significant achievements of Emirati athletes in the regional and global sports arenas, the stamp aims to boost the achievements in the sports area to strengthen the leading position of the UAE.

Talking about the new commemorative stamp, Abdulla Mohammed Alashram, Group CEO of Emirates Post Group, said, “We are pleased to launch the ‘UAE Sport in 50 Years’ stamp in collaboration with the General Authority of Sports and contribute to the mission of showcasing significant success stories of the UAE as we celebrate the country’s Golden Jubilee. This is also aimed at encouraging the younger generation to engage in sports and adopt it as a lifestyle, as well as boosting the achievements in this arena to strengthen the leading position of the UAE.”

Through the issuance of the new stamp, the UAE aims to strengthen the position of the country on the global platform in the field of sports.

“The issuance of this stamp strengthens the position of the upcoming UAE Sport in 50 Years Exhibition which will attract wide local, Arab and global participation, shared Saeed Abdul Ghaffar, Secretary-General of the General Authority for Sports, adding, “It also highlights the importance of the event as an ideal platform to showcase the rich sports heritage of the UAE, in line with the country’s 50th-anniversary celebration and the preparation for the next 50 years.”