Doha International Airport Terminal Complex -  25 dirham

Doha International Airport Terminal Complex - 25 dirham

Year
1974
Face Value
25
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
National Events, Transportation, Architecture & Monuments

Catalogs References

Michel
QA 619
Yvert & Tellier
QA 260B
Stanley Gibbons
QA 526

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd
Issued in 1974 to commemorate Arab Civil Aviation Day, observed on 12 November 1974, this stamp depicts the terminal buildings and facilities of Doha International Airport. The design shows aircraft positioned around a modern airport complex, symbolizing the rapid development of civil aviation infrastructure in Qatar during the 1970s. As air travel expanded throughout the Gulf region, Doha International Airport became an increasingly important gateway for passengers, commerce, and international connections.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Qatar highlighted the importance of aviation infrastructure in national development and international connectivity. The issue celebrated the modernization of air transport facilities and emphasized the role of airports in promoting tourism, trade, communication, and economic growth.