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FCO 8/4312

Nuclear energy in the Persian Gulf, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns discussions about nuclear energy in the Gulf.
FCO 8/4308

Middle East Association: invitation to Margaret Thatcher, UK Prime Minister, to speak at Association's annual luncheon in 1983, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns the Middle East Association and other organisations. It contains correspondence relating to: An invitation from the Director General of the Middle East Association E F Given to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to speak at the annual luncheon of the Association in spring 1983 The speech by Lord Carrington [Peter Carington] to the Association in May 1980, following the broadcast of Anthony Thomas' television documentary 'Death of a Princess' and the relative importance of the Association compared to the Committee for Middle East Trade.

FCO 8/4773

Relations between Saudi Arabia and the UK, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns UK relations with Saudi Arabia.
FCO 8/3518

UK arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the UK’s arms sales to the UAE. It contains correspondence concerning: The efforts by HMG to get the UAE to agree to a contract for Hawk aircraft in preference to the French Alphajet.
FCO 8/3517

UK arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the UK’s arms sales to the UAE. It contains correspondence concerning: The sale of Chieftain tanks to Abu Dhabi. It includes: the discussions with Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; an article in the Middle East Economic Digest on the UAE’s interest in expanding its armoured division; and possible US interest and bids in this area The UAE’s intent to purchase aircraft, with the interest of the British Aerospace (BAE) in bidding for the contract.
FCO 8/3509

Relations between the United Arab Emirates and UK, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the political, commercial, and cultural relations between the UK and the UAE.
FCO 8/4509

Relations between Oman and the West, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns Oman's relations with the US and European nations.
FCO 8/4296

Proposed visit by the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to the Persian Gulf, October 1982, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns the proposed visit of the Foreign Secretary Lord Carrington [Peter Alexander Rupert Carington] to Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE in October 1982.
FCO 8/1486

Saudi/United Kingdom relations, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence concerning the desire of the Saudi Ambassador to the UK Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Helaissi to pay a call on the Foreign Secretary Alec Douglas-Home and the Defence Secretary Lord Carrington [Peter Alexander Rupert Carington]. The briefs for the meetings require nothing of substance to be raised, as they are just courtesy calls. This file also contains a record of a meeting between Foreign and Commonwealth Office officials and Sheikh Kemal Adham in London.
FCO 8/1324

British government policy in Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns HMG’s attempts to reach a political and defence settlement for the Gulf after the British military withdrawal from the region which is planned for 1971, in particular debates around prolonging the British presence.
FCO 8/3709

Relations between Iraq and other Arab states, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file concerns Iraq’s foreign relations with the Arab world, particularly its improving relations with Jordan.
FCO 8/3472

UK defence sales to the Middle East: general, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to British defence sales in the Middle East.