STAMP ISSUES AFTER THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ICAO
OMAN: 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ADMISSION TO ICAO
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Issue date: 07/12/2003
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50 in gold characters Value: 500 Baisa Text: “50 years since The Sultanate of Oman joined the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)” Silhouette of an aircraft, laurel branch and wings National emblem of the Sultanate of Oman.
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Sheet of 8 stamps. Originally, the stamp of this issue comes in the format of a sheet of 8 stamps.
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Minisheet (289 mm × 156 mm). This minisheet reviews the historical sequence of the Civil Aviation sector in the Sultanate of Oman since the establishment of the first airport “Bait Al Falaj Airport” in 1929 until 2023 and with all what has been followed as developments, achievements and the opening of international airports with most modern and advanced levels that compete with countries around the world.
The above has been cut into two half sheets; they are enlarged to better display the history of civil aviation. From right to left. Texts accompanying the pictures are explicit.
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Official First Day Cover. The postmark shows the Control Tower at Muscat International Airport. The cachet shows the Headquarters Building of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Muscat.
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Background: On 24 January 1973, the Sultanate of Oman marked the 50th anniversary of joining the 1944 Chicago Treaty, which gave rise to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); Oman deposited its Notification of Adherence to the Chicago Convention on that day and became party to the ICAO Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) on 23 February 1973. The second edition of the Civil Aviation Legal Advisers Forum (CALAF/2) high-level meetings and the conclusion of a new cooperation agreement were among the activities undertaken by ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar during his mission to Oman, which took place from 19 to 21 February 2023 coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Oman becoming party to the Chicago Convention. The picture of digits 50 shown below was available during CALAF/2 meeting.
On 7 December 2023, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Oman launched a special commemorative postal stamp to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Sultanate of Oman’s accession to ICAO. His Excellency Eng. Naif bin Ali Al Abri, president of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and AlSheikh Ibrahim bin Sultan Al Hosani, acting CEO of Oman Post and ASYAD Express who approved the postal stamp. This was during the meeting held by the CAA on the occasion of International Civil Aviation Day which was sponsored by His Highness Salem bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism and the presence of their Excellencies and CEOs of strategic partners in the Civil Aviation sector. It is worth noting that the Sultanate of Oman is a prominent member of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and it celebrated the 50th anniversary of its accession to the Chicago Convention which signed by the Sultanate in 1973. The CAA seeks to participate and contribute effectively with the rest of ICAO member states, to advance the Civil Aviation’s journey towards advancement and prosperity out of the conviction and belief that the Civil Aviation sector represents an important and indispensable contributor to enrich the overall development of all countries of the world. Launching of this postal stamp comes with the aim of commemorating this occasion and as an affirmation of the Sultanate’s endeavour since its accession to the Organization in 1973 towards active participation and contribution with member states in advancing the international civil aviation field and advancing the development process towards advancement and prosperity.
The national emblem of Oman is Khanjar Bo Sayfain, an insignia consisting of a khanjar inside its sheath that is superimposed upon two crossed swords. Adopted in the 18th century as the badge of the Omani royal family, it subsequently became the national emblem of the Sultanate of Oman. The emblem is featured at the Canton on the Flag of Oman. According to the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the khanjar, along with the two crossed swords, symbolize the historic weapons utilized by the people of Oman. They are attached together by an embellished waist belt with its Khanjar at the centre. The khanjar itself is a national symbol of the sultanate, and is still worn by Omani men as a “ceremonial dagger” for formal occasions.
Muscat Control Tower Carillion Alawi was selected to design and build the tallest occupied building in Oman, the new Air Traffic Control Tower for Muscat International Airport. The Ministry of Transport and Communications selected Carillion Alawi because of their significant experience and expertise in managing state-of-the-art technology and construction projects. The Air Traffic Control Tower is almost 100 m high with a visual control room cabin designed with uninterrupted 360-degree views of the airport aprons, taxiways, and runway approaches. The construction was completed in 2014. |
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