ABU DHABI (WAM)
Zayed National Museum, in collaboration with Emirates Post, unveiled an exclusive commemorative stamp collection celebrating the United Arab Emirates’ national museum opening and honouring the enduring legacy of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
The limited-edition collection features a curated selection of artefacts from the Zayed National Museum’s collection, alongside a historic image of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, reflecting the UAE’s rich cultural heritage and deep historical roots.
Director of Zayed National Museum, Dr. Peter Magee, said, “This commemorative stamp collection provides a unique opportunity to share the stories held within Zayed National Museum’s collection with audiences across the UAE and beyond. The artefacts featured in the series reflect the depth and diversity of the nation’s history, from ancient communities and enduring traditions to the vision and legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
By bringing these objects into everyday circulation, this collaboration celebrates not only the opening of the UAE’s national museum but also the rich cultural heritage that continues to shape the country’s identity and inspire future generations.”
The limited-edition issuance comprises 5,000 sheets, with each sheet containing five Zayed National Museum postage stamps showcasing historically significant artefacts and archival imagery connected to the story of the UAE.
Among the featured designs is a 1974 photograph of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan captured by renowned French photographer Jack Burlot, as well as a khanjar symbolising Emirati identity and tradition.
The collection also highlights important archaeological artefacts, including a cup with falaj illustrations discovered at the Hili Archaeological Site in Al Ain, a 1930s tabla pendant and a ceramic incense burner from the Bidaa Bint Saud Archaeological Site.
Together, these artefacts trace thousands of years of human history across the UAE and reflect the traditions and innovation that have shaped the nation for centuries.
Located within the Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum is the national museum of the United Arab Emirates.
Through its galleries, collections and public programmes, the museum tells the story of the UAE and its people across more than 300,000 years of human history, while reflecting the values and enduring legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Since opening its doors, the museum has become a landmark cultural institution and a place where the nation’s history, heritage and identity are preserved and shared with audiences from around the world.