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FO 1016/425

Abu-Dhabi Development Co Ltd, 1955

This file relates to the foundation of the Abu Dhabi Development Company Limited by the firm Chandler Brothers, Colwill & How of Liverpool and its subsequent operations. It contains correspondence concerning: Drawing up of an agreement between the Chandler Brothers' firm and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan to found the Abu Dhabi Development Company; and subsequent issues with the monopoly clauses within the agreement.

FO 371/163041

Commercial relations UK, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to: Interest of T G Mapplebeck & Company in construction projects in Abu Dhabi and the appointment of a purchasing agent for the Ruler Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1) Clarification of the status of Charles Kendall & Partners Limited in the Trucial States (2) Interest of Tracey Blagden Limited in operating as purchasing agents for the Trucial States.

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