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FCO 8/1342

Extensions of territorial boundaries in Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence and memoranda concerning the possible extension of territorial waters in the Gulf to 12 miles. It includes consideration of its implications for the territorial seas of all the Protected Gulf States, to islands such as Abu Musa, Sir Abu Nu'ayr, and the Tunb Islands, to a median line with Iran and to oil concessions, notably relating to Abu Dhabi Marine Areas Limited and Abu Dhabi Petroleum Company Limited. This became an issue after Sharjah expressed its wish to extend its territorial waters.

FCO 8/1964

Oil affairs in Persian Gulf, 1972 Dec 22 - 1973 Dec 31

This file relates to the oil industry in the Gulf.
FCO 8/58

Discussions with Iran on Median Line and disputed islands of Tunbs and Abu Musa, 1968

This file relates to discussions with Iran over a Median Line in the Gulf and the disputed Tunb Islands, Abu Musa and Bahrain.
FCO 8/53

Discussions with Iran on Median Line and disputed islands of Tunbs and Abu Musa, 1967-1968

This file relates to relations between HMG and Iran over various disputes in the Gulf including the median line with Saudi Arabia, the Tunbs, Sirri and Abu Musa.
FCO 8/52

Discussions with Iran on Median Line and disputed islands of Tunbs and Abu Musa, 1967

This file relates to relations between HMG and Iran over various disputes in the Gulf including the Median Line with Saudi Arabia, the Tunbs, Sirri and Abu Musa.
FO 371/163066

Oil, 1962

This file relates to oil concessions in the Trucial States.
FO 371/163065

Oil, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to: Information about the Perkins Oil Company, as well as other companies seeking a concession in the Trucial States (81, 87, 92) Question of Abu Dhabi's boundaries with Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and the effect of these on the operations of the Abu Dhabi Petroleum Company Limited (ADPC) (82, 91) Correspondence and documentation relating to the awarding of oil concessions to John W Mecom in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah (83-85, 88, 90, 95, 98) Defining of the seabed boundaries of the Trucial States (86) Request for

FO 371/149085

Oil industry in Trucial States, 1960

This file concerns the oil industry in the Trucial States.
FO 371/163061

Oil, 1962

This file relates to oil development in the Trucial States.
FO 371/168941

Oil, 1963

This file relates to oil in the Trucial States.
FO 371/163064

Oil, 1962

This file relates to oil in the Trucial States. It contains correspondence concerning: British newspaper cuttings [enclosed] relating to Abu Dhabi oil (71) Change of name from Petroleum Development (Trucial Coast) Limited to Abu Dhabi Petroleum Company Limited (ADPC) (72) Interest in a concession in Sharjah from James E Lofland and Joseph Sado of James E Lofland Enterprises Incorporated and Kuamco Oil Company and their negotiations with the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
FO 371/157058

Oil, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to oil on the Trucial Coast.