Ashghal Launches "5/6 Interchange" Postage Stamp

Doha, June 05 (QNA) - The Public Works Authority (Ashghal), in cooperation with Qatar Post, launched "5/6 Interchange" postage stamp, in the presence of a number of officials from both sides. The 5/6 Interchange stamp has several features, including self-adhesiveness that enables easier paste on the postage article. In addition, the stamp works with the augmented reality application which is the first in Qatar and the Middle East in general. Infrastructure Affairs Director at Ashghal Eng. Mohamed Masoud Al Marri expressed his delight in launching a unique postage stamp. He said that the new postage stamp is very special as it represents the image of 5/6 Interchange, the distinctive architectural icon and the Qatari landmark that combines the country's past, future, and the original maritime heritage. Al Marri also said that the images selected for the new postage stamp included 5/6 Interchange and the arches that symbolize the stability of Qatar and its resilience to the challenges. Chief Operating Officer of Q-Post Hamad Mohammed Al Fahida said, "Q Post always works on documenting such important events for our postal publications. Documenting 5/6 Interchange is very important for us and it has been done in a different and innovative method in the history of postage stamps, using the augmented reality application called Qatar Stamps." "This technology is the latest in the world of stamps. On scanning, the stamp turns to a film and the content of stamp elaborates the information," Al Fahida added. He declared that the augmented reality application is a revolution in the world of stamps as it makes the postage stamp represent something more than a mere image. The augmented Qatar Stamps App can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play, and through the scanner provided by the application. The application will capture the image of 5/6 Interchange, and allow the user to watch a short film highlighting the Interchange. The launch of the stamp carries a message with wider dimensions, and meanings reflected in the fact that Qatar is determined to move ahead towards high ends. Thus, 5/6 Interchange was chosen to represent Ashghal achievement in preserving the Qatari identity in form and spirit. (QNA)