one of the great thing one can do is to go to Stamps exhibitions, it was a great one, well organized , and the stands were more than the previous years with more items to buy
here are scenes from the exhibition:
image#1 the Commissioners going around , (Judges) evaluating. ( click on the images to enlarge them)
view of the stand of merchants :
The Commemorative stamp , I managed to stamp few post cards and covers with
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

"Exhibition aims to highlight the importance of philately which is no longer a minor hobby but had became the focus of VIPs & people of diferent age groups. the exhibition will also demonstrate the link between culture & the hobby of collecting stamps."
"Hosting of such an exhibition reflects the degree of cooperation among GCC countries in exchanging ideas & postal experience, as well as the latest trends. this even shall also help tp develope and encourage philately whih plays an educational role, especially among the youth and school children".
"Opportunity for stamps collectors from all GCC countires to exchange new ideas, spotlighting modern technologies used in the world of stamps, which in directly provides promotions & development of cultural and artistic capabilities."
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hereto mark this Emirates Post issued this stamp :)
The Emirates Philatelic Association (EPA) participated in the London 2010 Stamp World Exhibition held in London, United Kingdom from 8 – 15 May 2010. The exhibitors from more than 65 countries participated in the show. EPA participants in the show won a number of laurels for their entries at the exhibition.
Mr. Abdulla Mohammed Tayyeb Khoory, President of Emirates Philatelic Association won a Large Vermeil Medal for his collection “Abu Dhabi From Trucial States to U.A.E”. Ms. Nasreen Fatima won Large Vermeil for her exhibit “India: Queen Victoria, 1855-1900, The D'La Rue Issues and usages”. Mr. Thomas Johansen also won Large Vermeil for his exhibit “Bahrain Postal History - The Indian Period”. Mr. Mohamad Aamir Khan won Vermeil Medal for his exhibit “Great Britain: 1840-1841, Plate V, The Repairs and Sates”. Mr. Omar Mohd Ahmad Muallemi was a National Commissioner for the exhibition from the UAE and also won Vermeil medal for his exhibit “A Glance on Stamps Used in Dubai”. These achievements have enhanced our prestige in the world of philately. It is a great honour for United Arab Emirates to achieve above successes.
By "EMIRATES PHILATELIC ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE"