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AMMAN — Deputising for HRH Princess Alia bint Al Hussein, HRH Prince Asem bin Nayef on Thursday inaugurated the 2025 Arab Post Stamp Exhibition at the National Library, with the participation of representatives from several Arab postal authorities.
Organised by the Jordan Post Company until Saturday, the exhibition was attended by Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Chairman Bassam Sarhan, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Board of Jordan Post Company Sami Dawood expressed appreciation for Prince Asem’s ongoing support for cultural and heritage initiatives, referring to his dedication to preserving national identity and promoting Jordan’s image across the Arab world.
Dawood highlighted the historical significance of postage stamps, describing them as “reflections of national culture and milestones that preserve the Kingdom’s heritage, values, and achievements.”
He noted that this year’s exhibition coincides with Jordan’s 79th Independence Day and the 26th anniversary of His Majesty King Abdullah’s Accession to the Throne.
The chairman said that the event serves as a platform for exchanging knowledge, fostering cooperation among Arab postal authorities, and celebrating a shared cultural legacy that all Arab nations are committed to preserving and advancing.
Dawood also thanked the National Library for hosting the event, praising its role in safeguarding Jordan’s cultural memory and promoting initiatives that enhance national identity and documentation.
Acting Director of the National Library Orouba Shamaileh said that the exhibition, held in partnership with the Arab League, features rare and historic stamps from participating Arab countries and seeks to boost cultural collaboration across the region.
The event also featured a video presentation on Jordanian stamps and the Jordan Stamp Museum, along with lectures on philately aimed at encouraging dialogue and knowledge-sharing among participants.
Countries participating in the exhibition alongside Jordan include Qatar, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, as well as the Jordanian Philatelic and Numismatic Society.