Arab Postal Union - Third Consultative Meeting for Postal Studies - 4 piastre

Issued in 1974, this stamp commemorates the Third Consultative Meeting for Postal Studies of the Arab Postal Union, held in Riyadh from 20–24 April 1974. The design features the official emblem of the meeting, incorporating an open envelope, a torch symbolizing knowledge and progress, and a stylized communication tower. The event brought together postal specialists and administrators from Arab countries to discuss the modernization of postal services, technical cooperation, training, and the development of regional communications networks.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia highlighted its support for cooperation among Arab postal administrations. The issue celebrated the importance of postal services in facilitating communication, commerce, and cultural exchange, while emphasizing the value of technical collaboration and professional development in improving postal operations across the Arab world.