Formation of United Arab Emirates

This file concerns the formation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It contains correspondence relating to:

• Abu Dhabi's wish to continue cooperating with HMG, despite becoming an independent state
• Dubai and Abu Dhabi reaching an agreement over military law
• Iran declaring its support for the UAE
• Preparations for the UAE's independence, including the exchange of letters on jurisdiction and on the status of the Political Residency in the Gulf
• The termination of HMG's special treaty relations with Ras Al Khaimah
• The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi wanting to isolate Ras Al Khaimah from the UAE
• Media coverage of the UAE
• The Treaty of Friendship between the UAE and the UK
• The meeting of UAE lawyers in Abu Dhabi to discuss immigration, passport and judicial laws
• The Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi signing an agreement to allow Iranian troops into Abu Musa
• The military implications of the Arab-Israel situation
• A memorandum by A Ibbott discussing gun salutes in the Gulf
• The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah issuing two laws on 15 July 1971 giving the force of law in Ras Al Khaimah to the Vienna Conventions on consular and diplomatic relations
• A memorandum by A A Acland discussing why the establishment of the UAE is delayed and whether Ras Al Khaimah be joining the UAE
• Abu Dhabi accession celebrations
• The question of prison sentences imposed by HM Courts
• An interview with King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
• The official announcement of the UAE's formation possibly taking place in Abu Dhabi.