Centenary of the International Telecommunication Union (1865-1965)

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), founded in 1865 to promote international cooperation in telecommunications. The design features communications satellites orbiting the Earth, symbolizing the revolutionary advances in global communications that were taking place during the 1960s. With the emergence of satellite technology, nations gained new capabilities for long-distance telephone services, television broadcasting, and the rapid exchange of information across continents.

By issuing this stamp, Ras Al Khaima recognized the growing importance of telecommunications in connecting the world. The issue celebrates a century of progress in international communications and highlights the role of scientific and technological innovation in fostering global cooperation, expanding access to information, and strengthening links between nations.