Universal Postal Union Headquarters, Bern - 4 piastre

Issued in 1974 as part of the Centenary of the Universal Postal Union (1874-1974) commemorative series, this stamp depicts the headquarters of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in Bern, Switzerland. Founded in 1874, the UPU became one of the world's oldest international organizations and established a unified framework for global postal communications. The headquarters building symbolizes international cooperation in mail services and the coordination of postal systems among member countries.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia joined nations worldwide in celebrating one hundred years of the Universal Postal Union. The issue highlighted the importance of international postal cooperation and recognized the UPU's role in improving communication, facilitating international trade, and fostering connections among peoples and nations throughout the world.