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FCO 8/2406

Sale of military equipment from UK to Middle East, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the sale of British military equipment to the Middle East.
FCO 8/1232

Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industries law, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns the promulgation of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industries Law, 1969. It contains correspondence relating to:Amendments to the enclosed English translation of the lawThe question of HMG producing parallel legislation and retroceding jurisdiction in relation to the law.
FCO 8/1786

Retrocession in Trucial States, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns the termination of HMG’s jurisdiction in the Trucial States. It contains correspondence relating to: The Trucial States Transfer of Jurisdiction (Miscellaneous Matters No. 2) Regulation, 1971; The Trucial States Transfer of Jurisdiction (Miscellaneous Matters No. 3) Regulation, 1971; The Trucial States Transfer of Jurisdiction (Miscellaneous Matters No. 5) Regulation, 1971; The Trucial States Transfer of Jurisdiction (Miscellaneous Matters No. 6) Regulation, 1971; The Trucial States Transfer of Jurisdiction (Miscellaneous Matters No.
FCO 8/1270

Dubai trade licences ordinance, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns the Dubai Trade License Ordinance, 1961 and the 1969 Queen’s Regulations transferring this to the Ruler’s jurisdiction and repealing some articles regarding the registration of companies in Dubai.

FCO 8/1819

Trucial States Execution of Judgements Regulation 1972: termination of HM Government jurisdiction in Bahrain, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file concerns the termination of HMG’s jurisdiction in the Trucial States, Bahrain and Qatar.
FCO 8/1627

Retrocession of jurisdiction in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns the retrocession of jurisdiction in the Trucial States, Qatar and Bahrain.
FO 1016/829

Foreign exchange control in Trucial States, 1966 Jan 01 - 1966 Dec 31

This file concerns currency exchange control for sterling.
FCO 8/864

Setting-up of Abu Dhabi investment board and appointment of senior officials, 1967-1968

This file concerns the establishment of the Abu Dhabi Investment Board (ADIB).
FCO 8/107

Bahrain: Patents, Design and Trade Marks, Labour and Kindred Matters, Leases of Land and Buildings, 1967

This file contains the following regulations, along with related correspondence: Bahrain Transfer of Jurisdiction (Patents, Designs and Trademarks) Regulation, 1967 Bahrain Transfer of Jurisdiction (Labour and Kindred Matters) Regulation, 1967 Bahrain Transfer of Jurisdiction (Leases of Land or Buildings) Regulation, 1967 Memorandum by Francis Vallat which recommends that the Foreign Secretary allow these regulations, which provide for the retrocession of Her Majesty's jurisdiction to the Ruler of Bahrain on certain civil matters as part of efforts to modernise the relationship

FCO 8/103

Submission on allowance of Persian Gulf Regulations, 1967

This file contains a memorandum by Francis Vallat which recommends that the Foreign Secretary allow four regulations made by the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf: Bahrain Port Regulation, 1966 Bahrain Income Tax (Amendment) Regulation, 1966 Dubai Air Traffic Regulations, 1966 Dubai Customs Regulation, 1966

FO 371/168862

Courts and trials, 1963

This file relates to the law and courts in Qatar.
FO 371/156690

Regulations on insolvency law in Persian Gulf Sheikhdoms, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to: The case for the introduction of a law of insolvency in the southern Gulf States, and the understanding that such a law will not solve the difficulties of bankruptcy cases (1) Drafts of insolvency regulations for Bahrain, Qatar, Trucial States and Muscat, along with comments and suggested amendments (2-3) The submission for allowance of the insolvency regulations (4) Signed and certified copies of the Bahrain Insolvency Law Regulation, 1961; the Trucial States Insolvency Law Regulation, 1961; and the Muscat Insolvency Law Regulation, 1