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FCO 164/59

Trucial States (United Arab Emirates): development of electric power supplies, with map, 1966 Jan 1 - 1966 Jan 31

This file contains correspondence relating to a report on the development of electric power supplies along the Trucial Coast that includes demand of power, transmission of power, and costs. It also includes a map and tables on the subject.

FCO 164/57

Trucial States (United Arab Emirates): contract document for the Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah road, with map, 1965 June 1 - 1965 June 30

This file contains a map and correspondence relating to a contract document and condition of contract with the specifications and bills of quantities for the Dubai-Ras Al Khaimah road and tenders for the project.

NA.0042.00001938

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi receiving Saeed Bin Ahmad Al Otaiba, 31 October 1981

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, receiving Saeed Bin Ahmad Al Otaiba in Sharjah.

FO 371/104424

Judges and Assistant Judges in the Gulf, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to the appointment of Judges and Assistant Judges in the Gulf States.

FO 371/99712

Kuwait and Qatar civil aviation affairs, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to development of Kuwait's new airstrip and draft general guidelines for the Kuwaiti civil aviation manager and traffic controller with suggestions for Kuwaiti Airlines' establishment. There is also a draft of Qatari air navigation regulations.

FCO 18/448

Sharjah-Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): arbitration award, 1 January 1983 - 31 December 1983

This file contains a map of the United Arab Emirates (UAE): Sharjah-Dubai arbitration award.

FCO 18/357

Dubai: oil map; Arco Dubai Incorporated, 1 January 1981 - 31 December 1981

This file contains an oil map of Dubai: Arco Dubai Incorporated.

FO 371/140193

Use of airfields in the Gulf by RAF, 1959

This file contains correspondence relating to the use of airfields in the Gulf by RAF, including the need to develop the airfields in Sharjah, Masirah, and Riyan. It also includes the urgent need for technicians to repair aircraft in Bahrain, Aden, and Muscat, particularly those used by the 152 Squadron.

FO 371/91296

War Book for the Gulf States, 1951

This file contains correspondence relating to the preparation of a War Book for the Gulf States for use in the event of war or an emergency and censorship arrangements at Bahrain.

FO 371/45194

United States Army Survey Mission in Arabia, 1945

This file contains correspondence relating to United States Army Survey Mission in various parts of Arabia in order to photograph and make maps of the areas surveyed.

FCO 164/93

United Arab Emirates: assorted documents in Arabic, 1960 - 1979

This file contains correspondence relating to the 1971 Criminal Procedure Law in Sharjah, and the 1970 Penalties Law in Sharjah.

FCO 164/92

United Arab Emirates: assorted documents in Arabic, 1960 - 1979

This file contains correspondence relating to assorted legal documents of the United Arab Emirates in Arabic. It includes Contracts Law for the Emirate of Dubai for the year 1970, Sharjah Police Law for 1967, and Ras Al Khaimah Penalties Law. It also includes incomplete laws regarding the laws of crimes related to official seals and the impersonation of others.

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