The Emirates Philatelic Association (EPA) participated in the "THAILAND 2018" World Stamp Exhibition held from 28 November-3 December 2018. The exhibitors from 80 countries participated in the show. 

EPA participants in exhibition won a number of laurels for their entries. His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr won Gold medal and special prize for his exhibit "The Cancellations and Postal History of Muscat 1830-1948". Mr. Thomas Johansen won Large Gold medal for his exhibit "Muscat: The Development of the Indian Post Office in Eastern Arabia, 1864-1948". Mr. Abdulla Khoory won Gold medal for "Dubai Postal History". Mr. Ahmad bin Eisa Alserkal won two Gold medals for his exhibits "Abu Dhabi Stamps 1963-1973", and “Postal History Study of Airmail from Iraq 1919-1945”.  

Mr. Nasser Bin Ahmad Al Serkal won Large Silver medal for "Dubai Stamps". In youth class exhibits Miss. Apurya Ganesan won Bronze medal for her exhibit "Flowers and Flora", Mr. Vasanth Kumaran Ganesan won Bronze for "Monuments of the world" and Mr. Adithya Sarma also won Bronze medal for his exhibit "Conserve Wild Life". 

Mr Ali Abdulrahman Ahmad was National Commissioner.  The organizer invited Mr. Muhammad Javaid as jury and Mr. Khalid Ali Al Omaira as apprentice jury from the United Arab Emirates.  

The UAE also participated in the 75 Congress of Federation of Internationale de Philatelie (FIP) held during the exhibition, represented by Mr. Khalid Ali Al Omaira - EPA Vice President and Mr. Ali Abdulrahman Ahmad - EPA Treasure, where new FIP President was elected.  

These achievements have enhanced the UAE's prestige in the world of philately. It is a great honour for the country to achieve these successes.