Emirates Post has issued a set of commemorative stamps on World Blood Donor in denominations of Dhs. 1 and Dhs. 3, in association with the UAE Ministry of Health.World Blood Donor Day is observed all over the world on June 14, to commemorate the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, who discovered ABO blood group.The stamps are available at all post offices in the UAE. In addition, First Day Covers priced at Dhs. 5.00 are available at the philatelic counters in Karama, Deira and Abu Dhabi post offices.Abdulla Al Daboos, Director General of Emirates Post, said, "As part of our mission to support noble initiatives, we are pleased to issue these special stamps to highlight the importance of donating blood so that patients could have a better life. We also hold regular blood donation campaign to encourage our staff to donate blood." Source
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