25 July 1956 - Second Pan Arab Scout Jamboree, Abu Qir (Alexandria) (Semi Postal). Photogravure by the Survey Department, Cairo. Usage valid until 24th July 1957.

The history of the Scout Jamboree in Egypt dates back to 1918 when the first scout group was formed in Egypt in the Sultan’s school, followed by another group in the Khedive’s school. Afterwards, the movement spread to most schools. In 1920, the first Egyptian Scouts Association was formed; its objective was to spread the movement among youth.

In 1922, it was officially recognized in Egypt as a member of the World Scouts Organization. In 1933, a decree was issued to create the Egyptian Boy Scouts Association; one of its most important actions was the issuance of Law No. 41, in 1954, which banned the wearing of the Association’s costumes and carrying or using its logo or signals publicly without right.

In 1953, a law specifying the Egyptian Boy Scout Association system was issued. The idea was then put forward to establish three associations: one for boys, one for the Navy, and a third for rangers.

In 1955, Law No. 223 was issued to specify the Association’s system, along with establishing a Supreme Council to oversee the three associations. The most important characteristic of this organization was the formation of a Supreme Council of Scouts and Guides that oversees all sectors of scouting in the Republic of Egypt. The stamp was issued on the occasion of the second Scout Jamboree in Alexandria/Abou Kir in which Libya came first.