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FO 371/114605

UK representation in Dhofar, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to UK representation in Dhofar and the possibility to build a rest house in the air force camp.

FO 371/114604

Appointments of Assistant Political Agent and of Political Adviser in Abu Dhabi, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to the appointments of Assistant Political Agent and of Political Adviser in Abu Dhabi.

FO 371/110106

Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, 1954

This file contains correspondence relating to the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency.

FO 371/110097

King Saud's reign and tours of the country, 1954

This file contains correspondence relating to the first year of the reign of King Saud and his tours of the country.

FO 371/104867

Industrial and commercial development in Saudi Arabia, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to industrial and commercial development in Saudi Arabia, with increasing participation of German firms to the detriment of competitors.

FO 371/104865

Saudi Arabian Budget for Hijri year 1372-73, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to the translation of Order No. 1 on the Saudi Arabian Budget for the Hijri year 1372-73.

FO 371/104864

Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to operations of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, including the strong position Saudi sterling.

FO 371/104272

Development of UK political and economic influence in Kuwait; advice on investment of oil revenues; proposals for appointment of a Senior Adviser in Kuwait., 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to development of the UK political and economic influence in Kuwait in parallel with the disadvantages on getting the contracts to develop Kuwait; advice on investment of oil revenues; proposals for appointment of a Senior Adviser in Kuwait. There is also a discussion on general internal and external matters in Kuwait.

FO 371/98853

King Ibn Saud's succession, and Saudi Royals foreign visits, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to speculation over who would succeed King Ibn Saud in the event of his death, an invitation to Prince Abdulla Bin Faisal to visit London and reports of the detailed visits and lists of the hosts and guests of each visit, also it contains reports of other royal figures visiting the United States and Mexico.

FO 371/98852

King Ibn Saud's succession, and Saudi Royals foreign visits, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to speculation as to successor to King Ibn Saud in the event of his demise; invitation to Prince Abdulla Bin Faisal to visit London to show him best facilities to in case of comparison with American facilities and to show him basic facilities in order to apply them in his own country. There are other letters to thank the teams that arranged the visits, in addition to a full programmed schedule of the visit. There are also reports of visits of other royal personalities to the United States and Mexico.

FO 371/140236

Passports of Qatar, 1959

This file contains correspondence relating to the issue number of a Qatari passport.

FO 371/132912

Flag of Abu Dhabi, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to the new flag for Abu Dhabi, including a sketch of the flag.

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