BRIEF HISTORY OF EMIRATES PILATELIC ASSOCIATION :-

Emirates Philatelic Association (EPA) was established according to Ministerial Decree No. 372 on June 24, 1996. Since then, the Association has tried to continue the success achieved by Philately in the UAE. It has an elected governing council for a two year period comprising a President, Vice President, Hon. Treasurer, Hon. Secretary, Chairman of Special Committees, and four Committee members. The EPA now has 215 subscribing members, many of whom are at an advanced enough level to participate in international shows.

In a short period of time, the Association has been able to develop philately at local, Arab and international levels. This has been achieved through its zealous participation in various activities and exhibitions and through the effort put forth by its members.
 
 

The EPA has been allocated a large room in the Riqa Post Office in Dubai by the General Postal Authority for its activities, where the secretariat of the EPA is open after working hours for the convenience of members on Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday from 7:30pm (03:30GMT) to 10:00pm (06:00GMT).
 

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION :-

The EPAestablished to achieve the following aims and objectives:-

• Encourage and develop the promotion of philately using all legal ways and means of promotion.
• Bring together Philatelists in the UAE with the objective to exchange ideas and stamps.
• Hold symposia and exhibitions on philately in co-operation with the authorized departments.
• Encourage Philatelic groups in Schools, Institutes, Universities and any institutions in the country.
• Publish magazines and publications on stamp collecting and promote them within and outside the country in co-operation with the authorized departments according to rules and regulations, after obtaining permission of the Ministry of Culture and Information.
• Co-operate with Arab and International Philatelic Associations and clubs after obtaining permission of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and other competent departments in the country.
• Provide a library for members to study and understand the culture.
• Promote social and cultural activities and encourage other hobbies for members.

 

 
 





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