Postman as a Messenger of the Past
Since 1926, Saudi Mail has been the primary means of communication in the kingdom, with the "mail carrier" serving as a living symbol that connects people and reflects daily community life. They would write and hand-envelope messages manually, affixing stamps that commemorated important events. The delivery methods included regular and registered mail to ensure messages' safe arrival. The mail carriers also wore official uniforms, carried bags, and delivered messages on bicycles. They served as a means of expressing personal identity and publishing in newspapers. Old villages like Laina and Umm Radhama played a pivotal role in transmitting messages along caravan routes, and those areas remain witnesses to the beginnings of communication filled with longing and goodwill.
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