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FO 371/127177

International Convention for protection of foreign investments, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to the International Convention for protection of foreign investments. It includes a copy of the Treaties for the Encouragement and Protection of Foreign Investment: Present United States Practice and copies of the revised draft memorandum entitled "Protection of Foreign Investments".
FO 371/110115

Training of Saudi Arabian Military Cadets in UK, 1954

This file contains correspondence relating to the training of Saudi Arabian Military Cadets in UK.
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 371/104271

Application of the UK Treaty of Friendship with Muscat to various Colonial territories, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to application of the UK Treaty of Friendship with Muscat to various Colonial territories, commerce and navigation between United Kingdom and Muscat.
FO 371/104269

Kuwait representative in London, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to Kuwait representative in London that includes proposals for investments, the care of Kuwaiti students in the UK, and the arrangement of Kuwait affairs in London. It also discusses the employment of new representative.
FO 371/99713

Kuwait and Qatar civil aviation affairs, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to construction of Kuwait's new airport, draft general instructions for the civil aviation manager and traffic controller in Kuwait, draft air navigation rules for Qatar, and draft plans for Kuwaiti Airlines. 
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.
FO 371/99704

Anglo-Saudi aviation concerns, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to negotiations between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on landing and other concessions at Saudi airports; pilgrim flights to Jeddah; efforts to control the pilgrim traffic; agreement for Aden Airways to be the only carrier of British traffic during the 1953 pilgrimage, and a report about an airplane crash with the rescue effort reports.
FO 371/99702

Anglo-Saudi aviation affairs, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to negotiations between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia regarding landing and other concessions at Saudi airports; flights for pilgrims to Jeddah; efforts to control the flow of pilgrims; agreement that Aden Airways will be the only airline serving British passengers during the 1953 pilgrimage.
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.
FCO 8/7165

Supply of Tornado aircraft from the UK to Saudi Arabia: Al-Yamamah arms deal, 1988 Jan 1 - 1988 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to the supply of Tornado aircraft from the UK to Saudi Arabia, Al Yamamah arms deal and the decision on Ron Stuart Paul's retirement or promotion.