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Year: 1970
Opening of the New Airline Gulf Aviation - 2 dirham
The launch of Gulf Aviation’s flagship long-haul service in April 1970 marked a pivotal turning point in the commercial aviation history of the Arabian Gulf, officially transforming the regional carrier into an international airline. Utilizing the advanced Vickers VC10 airliner renowned for its distinctive T-tail design and powerful rear-mounted engines this historic inaugural flight directly linked the Gulf region to London, establishing a vital aerial corridor for trade, diplomacy, and international travel. By introducing modern jet service to Western Europe, the expansion not only bypassed weeks of overland or maritime transit but also signaled the rapid economic modernization and infrastructural autonomy of the participating Gulf states. This milestone laid the foundational groundwork for the airline's eventual evolution into Gulf Air, pioneering the blueprint for the region's contemporary status as a dominant global aviation hub.
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Al-Jahiz (776–869 CE)
UN (United Nations), 25th Anniversary - 2 riyal
UN (United Nations), 25th Anniversary - 1.5 riyal
UN (United Nations), 25th Anniversary - 35 dirham
UN (United Nations), 25th Anniversary - 3 dirham
UN (United Nations), 25th Anniversary - 2 dirham
UN (United Nations), 25th Anniversary - 1 dirham
EXPO 70 Osaka - 2 riyal
EXPO 70 Osaka - 1.5 riyal
EXPO 70 Osaka - 60 dirham
EXPO 70 Osaka - 3 dirham
EXPO 70 Osaka - 2 dirham
EXPO 70 Osaka - 1 dirham
Orange Roses
Florist's Cineraria
Striped Amaryllis
Ixia Bouquet
Yellow Azaleas
Freesia Bouquet
International Education Year - 60 dirham
International Education Year - 35 dirham
Opening of the New Airline Gulf Aviation - 2 riyal
Opening of the New Airline Gulf Aviation - 1.25 riyal
