Madinat Hamad - 50 fils

Issued in 1983, this stamp commemorates the new residential development of Madinat Hamad (Hamad Town), one of Bahrain's largest planned housing projects. Established to accommodate the country's growing population and provide modern housing for Bahraini families, Madinat Hamad was developed as a self-contained community with residential neighborhoods, schools, mosques, public services, and recreational facilities. Named in honor of Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (later King of Bahrain), the town represented an important step in Bahrain's urban expansion and social development policies.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Bahrain highlighted its commitment to improving housing and living standards for its citizens. The issue celebrated the development of Madinat Hamad as a symbol of national progress, modernization, and planned urban growth, while emphasizing the government's efforts to provide quality housing, public infrastructure, and community services as part of Bahrain's broader economic and social development programs.