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Page 137 of FO 371/168662

Legal jurisdiction in Persian Gulf states, 1963

immediately preceding telegram: ZJurisdiction in Abu Dhabi Points on which I should like your views are of an oil company were harshly treated by the Abu Dhabi court. (b) While we think it would be difficult lawful even though not within the area of the Abu Dhabi law under which the conviction was made. (a) There for example, a claim for compensation by an Abu Dhabi National is heard in our court against a British dangerous driving in the Abu Dhabi Traffic Court. (+) Do you propose that Abu Dhabi Traffic Regulation 1961
Page 23 of FCO 8/1213

Pakistani relations, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

Pakistani "Trade Commissioner in the Gulf, based in Abu Dhabi. He had not received confirmation of his appointment and to take several weeks leave before going to Abu Dhabi. He was uncertain of the precise title of his appointment of a Pakistani Representative in Abu Dhabi had been agreed during Shaikh Zaid's visit to interesting, his main concern was the climate of Abu Dhabi, which he described as "forbidding" and the lack fourteen. He is not planning to bring his family to Abu Dhabi, largely because of the problem of his son's education
Page 9 of FCO 8/96

Police Adviser's report of visit, 1967-1968

CONFIDENTIAL 2 2 Abu Dhabi 5. Barham himself realises that he has not been the success we had hoped hoped he would be in Abu Dhabi. But the fault is by no means entirely his. He has met with frustration accurate description of the Abu Dhabi Police scene. However, some Abu Dhabi sunlight may at last be falling despite their rusty Arabic, are too old for Abu Dhabi. (b) through the P.A., introduce the imperative the P.A. in discussions with the Ruler. 9. The Abu Dhabi Special Branch has been allotted its own fairly
Page 135 of FCO 8/1781

Oil affairs in Abu Dhabi, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

signed between HMG, D'Arcy Exploration Co and Abu Dhabi Marine Areas Ltd (ADMA) agreeing to the transfer to ADMA confirming that territorial waters of Abu Dhabi are 3 miles, and reserving the right to charge 10. Sea Boundary Agreement between Qatar and Abu Dhabi providing (inter alia) for the Bundug oil field accordance with their concession agreement with Abu Dhabi, but with Royalties etc going to both governments governments. 4 April 1969 11. Letter from P A Abu Dhabi to the Ruler taking note of ( lo above. 5 May 1969
Page 79 of FO 371/174737

Education, 1964

contract of Mr. Denys Hibbert whon the Ruler of Abu Dhabi wishes to appoint as his Director of Education completed a survey of eäucation in Abu Dhabi, the Ruler of Abu Dhabi asked Her Majesty's Government's assistance expressed an interest and as a result the Ruler of Abu Dhabi on May 12 signed a contract of which I enclose his own, should his contract with the Raler of Abu Dhabi be cancelled before 158 term. 4. I understand contract. As you may know educational facilities in Abu Dhabi are at present almost non-existent, and the work
Page 148 of FCO 8/1781

Oil affairs in Abu Dhabi, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

JOHNS, MIDDLE EAST CORRESPONDENT ABU DHABI has accepted an Dhabi Petroleum Company, The special committee tatives of Iran, Iraq and Saudi last year. Abu Dhabi becomes the third Arabia, who will also be speak producing State to creang on behalf of Abu Dhabi, in Abu Dhabi by Mr. Mani al upon the 55 per cent rate after differences in gravity and geo. volved are Abu Dhabi Marine the Libyan settlement of the late graphic reference on which taxes and Française des Petroles, aad Abu Upon. royalties are based.

Page 72 of FCO 8/2369

UK arms sales to United Arab Emirates, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

a new offer for 13 X 105nm Light Guns for the abu Dhabi Defence Forces, The previous ofrer, which had other countries had placed firm orders whilst Abu Dhabi were debating the price variation issue but that the first 'sales' guns to be made available to Abu Dhabi. These were to be the six in 1975. The llinister felt that it was not enough and intimated that Abu Dhabi could regard the financial consequences of accepting other Arab country would receive the sun before Abu Dhabi had received its 18 equipments but he appreciated
Page 101 of FO 371/185560

Postal services, 1966

services in Abu Dhabi. 2. Wynn came to see me on 8 August mainly about stamps in Abu Dhabi. He pointed circulation any longer than possible the present Abu Dhabi stamps which bear a photograph of Shaikh Shakhbut unnecessary attention to the British role in Abu Dhabi. 3. After some discussion Wynn and I agreed that what now looks like being the new date for the Abu Dhabi Post Office hand-over to the local authorities P.0. (M. R. Melhuish) S.J. Nuttall, Esq., ABU DHABI. CONFIDENTIAL

Page 3 of FO 371/179935

Oil: Abu Dhabi, 1965

(1537/65) H.B.M. Political Agency, Abu Dhabi. 12 June, 1965. 1 8 JUN 1965 CONFIDENTIAL Thank you letter BT 1532/21 of 2 June about the proposed Abu Dhabi Tanker Company. 2. We had already had some forewarning somewhat unattractive character he is what passes in Abu Dhabi for a prominent merchant, he is enterprising and according to our visa applications, has he visited Abu Dhabi at least in the last six months. Perhaps John John Rich may know him. 3. A scheme for an Abu Dhabi Tanker Company has come up before but has never got
Page 81 of FCO 8/865

Development of Fujairah: people of dubious character attempting to cash-in on development of kingdom, 1967

Fujairah and Dubai, Fujairah and Abu Dhabi, and Dubai and Abu Dhabi. I see, prima facie, no objection Fujairah and Abu Dhabi, subject to the views of the Acting Political Agent in Abu Dhabi. The granting passenger and freight rights between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, however, would obviously be a different matter without enclosure to the Acting Political Agent in Abu Dhabi. (D.A. Roberts) A.J.D. Stirling, Esq., Arabian
Page 31 of FCO 8/1815

Visits by members of UK armed forces to Persian Gulf, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

out. g. In discussion with the Ambassadors of Abu Dhabi, Oman and Kuwait it was very I'orcibly argued considerably if the British iniluence was withdrawn from Abu Dhabi. II' this policy is to bo rotainod then the appointment who gets on with Zaid, tho Ambassador and the Abu Dhabi MOD and who is also capable of raising the morale organisation throughout UAE or indeed to strengthen the Abu Dhabi MOD. The only hope is that the new Commander ADDF forced on the rulers who did not really want it. Abu Dhabi has the most money and the largest Army. Dubai
Page 5 of FO 371/157023

Economy, 1961

stretch of road constructed in the centre of Abu Dhabi town; it was built by alternating layers of sabkha during July and August. One cargo ship called at Abu Dhabi town in September and, after discharging some equipment at Zubbaya. It was the first to call at Abu Dhabi itself for some time. During the quarter the Persian leading to roads approximately three miles off Abu Dhabi. Aviation 12. Two Belgians, MM. Guillaume and two at Sharjah and two at Abu Dhabi. More are scheduled to land at Abu Dhabi from November 1 on. Airlines