Muscat – Oman Post, part of Asyad Group, launched a joint issue stamp with Tanzania Posts Corporation that commemorates the long-standing historical ties between Oman and Tanzania, at a ceremony held in Tanzania on Sunday and attended by senior government dignitaries from both countries.

The joint issue stamp, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Oman’s postal history, was adapted from an oil painting by revered Omani artist and designer, Sami Syabi who paints in a realist tradition with detail and accuracy.

The uniquely designed stamp illustrates the cultural and architectural contributions of Oman in Tanzania as it depicts the Zanzibar shoreline with governmental buildings, including the Corniche in Zanzibar and the House of Wonders, the largest and tallest building of Stone Town, which is one of six palaces built in 1883 by Barghash bin Said, the second Sultan of Zanzibar.

In addition to the House of Wonders, Tanzania is home to several magnificent structures that reflect Oman’s influence, which contributed to the development of small villages into ren-owned towns such as Zanzibar.

On the occasion of the stamp launch, Nasser al Sharji, CEO of Oman Post and Asyad Express, said, “This joint issue stamp is part of the activation of the strategic partnership between Oman Post, Asyad Express and Tanzania Post, stemming from the strong and long-standing ties between Oman and Tanzania. Asyad Group, represented by Oman Post and Asyad Express, will ensure that our strategic partnership and collaboration with Tanzania Post is a resounding success.”