Three stamps unveiled in tribute to the late HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said

Muscat: Omantel, the Sultanate’s largest telecom operator, and Oman Post, member of the Asyad Group, issued a collection of three stamps as part of Omantel’s nation-wide campaign ‘Amanna be Oman’ or ‘We Believe in Oman’ that was launched in 2019 to celebrate the 49th National Day.
The campaign rolls over into 2020 with Omantel celebrating the extraordinary lifelong achievements of the late HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimour, may his soul rest in peace, with a host of activities including tribute videos and a photo gallery, while also commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Muscat International Book Fair.
The new collection of Oman Post three tribute stamps and a souvenir sheet were revealed by Talal Said Al Mamari, Chief Executive Officer of Omantel and Abdulmalik Al Balushi, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Post in a special event held on the sidelines of the Muscat International Book Fair. The three stamps features quotes from the late HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimour. The stamp collection will be available at the following Oman Post branches including Ruwi, Al-Khoudh, Jawharat Al Shatti, Salalah Central, Al Sa’adah, Al Awqadayn, Ibra, Sur, Nizwa, Bahla, Suhar, Al-Rustaq, Al-Buraimi, Ibri, and Khasab.
Talal Said Al Mamari, CEO of Omantel said, “Our ‘Amanna Be Oman’ campaign is all about celebrating five decades of remarkable achievements of the late HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimour. His Majesty’s legacy transcended multiple generations. His Majesty’s wisdom and foresight earned him the respect and admiration of millions who were inspired by His Majesty’s commitment to economic development, progress, women’s empowerment, tolerance, and peace. The new stamp collection acknowledges His Majesty’s tireless work for Oman and its people and how he successfully implemented a winning-formula for the Sultanate towards more prosperity.” “We also salute His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, re-affirming our commitment and solidarity our beloved country. We look forward with confidence to a bright future under His Majesty’s reign,” Al Mamari added.
Abdulmalik Albalushi, CEO of Oman Post said, “Over the last 50 years, the benevolent rule of the late HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said paved the way for the prosperity of Oman. Today, we are honouring His Majesty’s legacy by featuring His Majesty’s key quotes on three stamps launched in a joint collaboration with Omantel. These tribute stamps celebrate His Majesty’s achievements that will undoubtedly stand the test of time. I would like to thank Omantel for this key initiative. We welcome more partnerships like this one that see the message of unity and growth permeates across the Sultanate.
Albalushi added, “Today, we renew our commitment and solidarity to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. There is no doubt that under His Majesty’s reign, the Sultanate will forge ahead, with our people driven towards a common goal, a great Oman now and into the future.” ‘Amanna Be Oman’ is a nation-wide campaign by Omantel that tells the story of the Omani people, their pride in their deeply rooted history and rich heritage, as well as their unwavering belief in the prospects of their beloved homeland.
The campaign draws on the milestones of the past, while paints a bright picture of the future for generations to come. It celebrates half a century of extraordinary achievements by the father of Oman, the late HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimour.
It highlights how His Majesty’s reign was endowed by progressiveness, setting the climate to be one of opportunity, with focus on socio-economic development every step of the way. His Majesty set the tone and approach of the Sultanate’s path at an early stage, while nurturing a unique relationship with and responsibility to His Majesty’s people, emphasising that human capital is the main resource for building a modern nation.