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Year: 1970
Opening of the New Airline Gulf Aviation - 2 riyal
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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United Nations Day - 1.5 riyal
United Nations Day - 60 dirham
United Nations Day - 5 dirham
United Nations Day - 4 dirham
United Nations Day - 1 dirham
1968 Mexico City Summer Olympic Games - 2 riyal
1968 Mexico City Summer Olympic Games - 1.25 riyal
1968 Mexico City Summer Olympic Games - 60 dirham
1968 Mexico City Summer Olympic Games - 3 dirham
1968 Mexico City Summer Olympic Games - 2 dirham
1968 Mexico City Summer Olympic Games - 1 dirham
20th Anniversary of the World Health Organisation - 2 riyal
20th Anniversary of the World Health Organisation - 1.25 riyal
20th Anniversary of the World Health Organisation - 60 dirham
20th Anniversary of the World Health Organisation - 3 dirham
20th Anniversary of the World Health Organisation - 2 dirham
20th Anniversary of the World Health Organisation - 1 dirham
Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani - 10 riyal
Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani - 5 riyal
Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani - 2 riyal
Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani - 1.5 riyal
Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani - 1.25 riyal
Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani - 1 riyal
