Centenary of the Universal Postal Union (1874-1974) - 1.25 riyal

Issued in 1974, this stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), founded in 1874 to facilitate international postal cooperation and establish a unified global postal system. The design contrasts traditional camel-borne mail transport with a modern postal truck, illustrating the evolution of postal services from historic desert routes to contemporary transportation networks. The imagery highlights the dramatic advances in communication and mail delivery achieved over a century of postal development.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Qatar joined postal administrations around the world in celebrating the centenary of the Universal Postal Union. The issue emphasized the importance of postal services in connecting people, supporting commerce, and strengthening international communication, while recognizing the UPU's contribution to the creation of an efficient and cooperative global postal network.