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FO 371/114753

Kuwait Port health regulations, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to Kuwait Port Health Regulations, which are based off of the Bahrain Port Health Regulations. It includes draft copies of the Regulations.

FO 371/104378

Draft regulations for the Port of Sitra in Bahrain, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to the revision of draft regulations for the Port of Sitra in Bahrain, and suggested amendments to the regulation.

FO 371/104377

Port development in Qatar, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to plans for port development in Qatar; draft of port regulations for Umm Said, the port of Qatar, and suggested amendments to the regulation.

FO 371/132837

Port facilities in Bahrain, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to port facilities in Bahrain. It includes draft copies of The Bahrain (Port of Sitra) Regulation.

FO 371/132834

Improvement of port of Kuwait, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to the improvement of Kuwait's main port, Mina Al Ahmadi, including a massive dredging project, a copy of The Kuwait (Port of Mina Al Ahmadi) (Amendment) Regulation, a vacancy in the post of Harbourmaster, and a Note regarding oil spillage.

FO 371/132817

Free port in Bahrain, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to the free port in Bahrain, including copies of the amended Notice.

FO 371/91322

Regulations for the Port of Mina al Ahmadi in Kuwait and the Port of Sitra in Bahrain , 1951

This file contains correspondence relating to regulations for the Port of Mina Al Ahmadi in Kuwait and the Port of Sitra in Bahrain. It includes draft copies of the Regulations and a distribution list.

FO 371/185507

Dammam port, 1966

This file contains correspondence relating to the competition between a British and a Belgian company for the development of the Dammam Port.

FCO 76/409

Shipping: United Arab Emirates, 1 January 1972 - 31 December 1973

This file contains correspondence relating to the drafting of port ordinance to cover the operations of Port Rashid in Dubai, and the appointment of the Customs Adviser in Abu Dhabi. It includes a copies of the proposed Port Ordinance and Port Rules.

NA.0042.00001379

Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, 1960-1969

Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi

NA.0042.00001378

Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, September 1971

Ships berthed at Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi

NA.0042.00001377

Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, September 1971

Ships berthed at Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi

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