Visits abroad by Ruler of Kuwait and members of his family

FO 371/127004 1957
Description

This file contains correspondence relating to:

  • Sheikh Fahad Al Salem's world tour and Britain's relations with Kuwait's Ruling Family (1)
  • Sheikh Badir Mohammad Al Sabah's purchase of a pistol from Cogswell & Harrison Limited in London (2)
  • Sheikh Fahad's visit to Baghdad. The Iraqi Government slanted the programme towards development (3)
  • Sheikh Abdulla Al Salem Al Sabah's intention to leave Kuwait for Beirut and his return in September 1957 (4-5)
  • Sheikh Fahad accepting an invitation to visit Egypt (6)
  • Shipment of a coat of arms from Richmond Herald in London to the Ruler of Kuwait (7)
  • Ruler of Kuwait's travel to Lebanon (8)
  • Ruler of Kuwait's proposed private visit to Iraq for a short stay (9-10)
  • Ruler of Kuwait's proposed travel from Singapore to Hong Kong (11)