The EPA established to achieve the following aims and objectives:

• Encourage and develop the promotion of philately using all legal ways and means of promotion.
• Bring together Philatelists in the UAE with the objective to exchange ideas and stamps.
• Hold symposia and exhibitions on philately in co-operation with the authorized departments.
• Encourage Philatelic groups in Schools, Institutes, Universities and any institutions in the country.
• Publish magazines and publications on stamp collecting and promote them within and outside the country in co-operation with the authorized departments according to rules and regulations, after obtaining permission of the Ministry of Culture and Information.
• Co-operate with Arab and International Philatelic Associations and clubs after obtaining permission of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and other competent departments in the country.
• Provide a library for members to study and understand the culture.
• Promote social and cultural activities and encourage other hobbies for members.