Dispute between Bahrain and Qatar concerning sovereignty over Zubarah

This file contains correspondence relating to:

• Developments in the Bahrain-Qatar dispute about Zubarah since B A B Burrows' 1954 despatch and the proposed action by Britain (1)
• King Saud's offer to mediate. A discussion on what Britain should advise the Ruler of Bahrain (2)
• Ruler of Bahrain's inclination to refuse King Saud's offer of mediation and suggests action Britain should take (3)
• B A B Burrows' letter to Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa dated 10 August 1957 conveying Britain's views on the Zubarah dispute (4)
• Conversations between C A Gault, B A B Burrows and Sheikh Salman. The Sheikh is not as bitter as might be expected (5)