RIYADH: The Kingdom has celebrated World Post Day by highlighting the role of Saudi Post in boosting its global logistics capabilities.
World Post Day is observed annually on Oct. 9 to commemorate the 1874 founding of the Universal Postal Union in Bern, Switzerland.
The day highlights the pivotal role postal services play in supporting the economic and social development of individuals and businesses. And encourages member states to raise public awareness of postal functions.
The Kingdom was a pioneer in this field, becoming the fifth Arab country to join the union in 1927, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
To mark the occasion, commemorative stamps, special posters, conferences, and cultural events are held.
As the national operator and a logistics and geospatial enabler, Saudi Post has contributed to strengthening the Kingdom’s position in these fields.
Leveraging the Kingdom’s strategic geographical location, Saudi Post provides value-added postal and logistics services.
The body is helping to fulfil the goals of the Quality of Life Program and support the transformation process under Vision 2030, the SPA reported.
