Commemoration of First Shipment of Oil, Mina Al Fahal- 40 baisa

This stamp highlights the foundational technical subject of oil exploration by depicting a towering drilling rig standing in the vast Omani desert. The illustration carries a message of discovery and the pioneering spirit required to unlock the nation's economic potential in such a harsh environment. In the context of Omani identity and nature, the rig serves as a temporary yet transformative monument of the 1960s, representing the labor and vision that led to the historic 1967 shipment. This program underscores the importance of the extractive industry in reshaping Oman's global standing while acknowledging the desert as both a traditional homeland for the Bedouin and a modern source of industrial vitality.