Our hobby would not be possible without the post office. Not surprisingly the present day Qatar Post Office general Headquarters building, an iconic building, has been featured in at least four stamp set issues.
Although not one of the internationally prized buildings of Qatar (many of which have also been issued stamps for example Qatar University, Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar Heritage Museum), it is nevertheless an iconic building in Qatar and much missed when, and if, the post offices moves to a new location.
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The building was completed and opened to the public in 1987, but the official opening ceremony was held on the 4th of September 1988 by H.H the Amir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani. On the left just behind the Amir is Mr. Ahed al Baker (today he is Qatar Post Supervisor for Health and Safety) and on the right is the then Director of Post Mr. Mohammed bin Saif Al Moadhadi.
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