Centenary of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - 5 dirham

Issued in 1973, this stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the World Meteorological Organization's predecessor, the International Meteorological Organization (1873-1973). The centenary celebrated a century of international cooperation in meteorology and atmospheric science.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Qatar expressed its support for international scientific cooperation in weather forecasting and climate studies. The issue highlighted the importance of meteorological services in aviation, agriculture, maritime navigation, public safety, and environmental monitoring, while recognizing the contribution of the WMO to advancing scientific understanding of the Earth's atmosphere.