Trade relations between the United Arab Emirates and UK

This file concerns trade relations between the UAE and the UK. It contains correspondence on:

• Concerns about a letter sent to British firms operating in Dubai
• Claims by firms, including Higgins and Cattle, APC International, and Milne and Nichols International, made against the Dubai Municipality in respect of the building of four sports stadiums. It includes a parliamentary question and a private members' motion, as well as newspaper reports on this issue
• The question of payments owed by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Arab Economic Development for the Jubba River sugar project in Somalia
• The decision by the Dubai Ministry of Health to make no further orders from the pharmaceuticals company William R Warner and Company Limited
• The question of guarantees made by the Ruling Family of Dubai, in light of the ill health of the Ruler Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum
• Proposed new commercial regulations requiring foreign companies operating in the UAE to form partnerships with local firms
• The problems faced by Standard & Chartered Bank in seeking to renew their bank licence in the UAE
• The visit of Paul Brauner to Ras Al Khaimah and his proposal to establish an offshore barged methanol plant
• Debts owed by Ajman to Morgan Grenfell and Company and Grindlays Bank.