World Meteorological Day
This commemorative airmail postage stamp was issued in 1965 for use in the Gaza Strip under the United Arab Republic (UAR) administration to celebrate World Meteorological Day. This global event marks the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) as a specialized agency of the United Nations, highlighting international cooperation in weather forecasting, climate science, and atmospheric research. By circulating this dedicated 80-millieme airmail issue inscribed with "PALESTINE," the postal network demonstrated the region's alignment with international scientific networks and global civic observances.
The artistic layout features a dual-toned background that transitions from a warm orange glow—representing solar energy and the atmosphere—into a deep, star-speckled night sky. The lower left corner displays the official emblem of the WMO (with its dual bilingual acronyms OMM/WMO), balanced on the right by a detailed illustration of a classic meteorological anemometer and weather vane used to measure wind speed and direction. Inscribed with "AIR MAIL" and "Barid Jawwi" (بريد جوي), this widely distributed stamp served as a miniature ambassador of scientific solidarity, connecting local correspondence to the global advancement of atmospheric sciences.
The artistic layout features a dual-toned background that transitions from a warm orange glow—representing solar energy and the atmosphere—into a deep, star-speckled night sky. The lower left corner displays the official emblem of the WMO (with its dual bilingual acronyms OMM/WMO), balanced on the right by a detailed illustration of a classic meteorological anemometer and weather vane used to measure wind speed and direction. Inscribed with "AIR MAIL" and "Barid Jawwi" (بريد جوي), this widely distributed stamp served as a miniature ambassador of scientific solidarity, connecting local correspondence to the global advancement of atmospheric sciences.