Meet the Indian expat in Sharjah whose designs are now UAE stamps
Sharjah: For years, Indian expats in the UAE have made headlines for their passion for collecting postage stamps. Now, an Indian expat from Kerala has found himself on the other side of the story: not as a collector, but as the designer behind a set of UAE stamps. Muhammad Bilal, 28, a senior designer with the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, has had six of his designs turned into commemorative…
Sharjah: Indian expat Muhammad Bilal, 28, has designed a set of commemorative UAE stamps for the 23rd edition of Sharjah Heritage Days in 2026. Bilal, a senior designer at the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, was unaware his work had been selected for the stamps until he saw images of them. The six designs, named the cannon of joy, the spirit of authenticity, the joy of return, the light of the path, the blessing of the home, and steps for the future, are based on the festival's visual identity and its theme, 'The Glow of Authenticity.'
Bilal expressed shock and happiness upon discovering his designs had been chosen for the commemorative stamps. His connection to the UAE government runs deeper, as his father also works at the same institute. The lasting legacy of the stamp project is a source of pride for Bilal and a testament to his contribution to preserving and celebrating Sharjah's heritage.
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