Dubai – Gulf Arab States Summit Conference Stamp Sheet (1965)

Issued by Dubai in 1965, this 35 naye paise commemorative issue marks the Gulf Arab States Summit Conference held on 7 July 1965. The design features portraits of Gulf rulers alongside a decorative Arabic motif, with an additional illustrated panel showing a regional map and the participating Gulf states. This complete sheet is particularly interesting for documenting early efforts toward regional cooperation in the Gulf during the pre-UAE period.

Additional Details

* Issuer: Dubai

* Year: 1965

* Subject: Gulf Arab States Summit Conference

* Conference Date: 7 July 1965

* Face Value: 35 naye paise

* Number of Stamps: 10, plus 2 decorative/informational labels

* Format: Complete sheet

* Perforation: Perforated

* Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd.

* Condition: Used/cancelled; multiple Dubai postal cancellations visible

* Special Features: Portraits of Gulf rulers; lower panel with map identifying Bahrain, Qatar, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Qaiwain, Ajman, Sharjah, Dubai and Fujairah

* Historical Period: Pre-UAE Dubai postal administration