International Cooperation Year (1965) - Sheikh Rashid and Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa

This stamp commemorates International Cooperation Year 1965, a United Nations initiative dedicated to promoting friendship, collaboration, and mutual understanding among nations. The design features portraits of the rulers of Dubai and Bahrain alongside a handshake symbol, representing the importance of regional cooperation and the strengthening of ties between neighboring states. The issue reflects the spirit of partnership that characterized many diplomatic and economic initiatives in the Gulf region during the 1960s.

By issuing this stamp, Dubai expressed support for the principles of international and regional cooperation as essential tools for peace, development, and prosperity. The issue highlights the value of dialogue, mutual assistance, and constructive relations among nations, while emphasizing the role of cooperation in supporting progress and stability throughout the Gulf and the wider international community.