The UAE holds a special place in my heart as it is my home. The more I delve into this country, the more captivated I become by its wonders.

Back in November 2013, while planning the third issue of our magazine, “PETIGREE,” which was scheduled for December publication, I wanted to incorporate something related to the UAE National Day.

Stamps, a forgotten medium, have the power to depict a nation’s rich traditions and history.

During our childhood days, when the internet and emails were nonexistent, letter writing was a common means of communication, surpassing mundane telephone conversations.

In the 80s, the stamps we used always depicted a national animal or objects representing the vibrant Emirati culture.

Eager to learn more, I embarked on a research journey exploring the diverse range of UAE stamps, and I stumbled upon some fascinating discoveries.

Published in the 3rd issue (Dec 2013 / Jan 2014) of PETIGREE Magazine by Chameleon Publishing LLC

Prior to gaining independence, the UAE was known as the Trucial States. In 1968, due to challenging economic circumstances, the British Government announced the termination of all treaties safeguarding the Trucial States and declared its intention to withdraw from the Gulf by the end of 1971.

Before the seven Emirates united to form the United Arab Emirates, Rupee and Riyal were widely used as the prevailing currencies. Following the formation of the UAE, a new currency, the Dirham, was introduced.

Stamps possess the unique ability to artistically capture a country’s culture and traditions.

Whether you are an avid stamp collector or an animal enthusiast, this compilation of selected UAE stamps showcasing various animals, ranging from butterflies to horses prior to 1975, when a new design featuring the coat of arms was introduced, will surely delight you. Subsequently, all stamps adopted this design.