World Telecommunications Day 1972 - ITU - 1 dirham

Issued in 1972, this stamp commemorates World Telecommunications Day, observed under the auspices of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The issue highlighted the growing role of satellite communications in linking nations through telephone, television, and data transmission networks.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Qatar demonstrated its support for international cooperation in telecommunications and technological progress. The issue celebrated the importance of modern communication systems in fostering economic development, international understanding, and the exchange of information, while emphasizing Qatar's participation in the expanding global communications network.