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FO 371/132809

Economy of ِArabian Gulf, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to the proposed visit of a Bank of England representative to the Gulf to report on general economic and financial matters there.
T 295/834

Future of exchange control relations with the Persian Gulf States, Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, 1968 - 1972

This file contains correspondence relating to the future of financial exchange control relations between the United Kingdom and the Gulf States of Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
FO 371/179744

Iranian policy in Persian Gulf, 1965

This file relates to Iran’s policy in the Gulf, and its relationship with the Arab States. It contains briefs, records of meetings and correspondence concerning: Iranian immigration in the Gulf and the demography of Iranian populations in the Gulf States (1) The Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s visit to the UK, and his meeting with the Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart.
FCO 8/4916

Private visits from the UK to the Middle East, 1983 Jan 01 - 1983 Dec 31

This file concerns visits to the Gulf States.
FCO 8/3479

International banking in the Middle East: Bank of England's decision not to grant the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) and Bank of Oman 'recognised bank' status, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to finance and banking in the Gulf, in particular the decision by the Bank of England not to grant the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) and the Bank of Oman recognised bank status.
FCO 8/5810

Private visits from the UK to the Gulf, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns the visits of politicians, officials and other notable figures from the UK to the Gulf.
FCO 8/1563

Formation of United Arab Emirates, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part 'L' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates and an agreement in principle to establish the United Arab Emirate (UAE) reached by six Rulers.
FCO 8/1960

Banking in Persian Gulf including enquiries by Mr Jonathan Aitkin, Slater Walker Securities Ltd, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file relates to the interest of banks in establishing themselves in the Gulf.
FCO 8/1684

International Monetary Fund (IMF) and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) in Oman, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is about exchanges between the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
FCO 8/739

Defence sales, 1967-1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: Transportation of 25,000 rounds of 7.62 calibre ammunition from Gdynia, Poland to Doha Order for military supplies placed from Qatar and the involvement of Ghassan Farha Negotiations between Westland Helicopters Limited, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani and Mohammad Mahdi Cochrane over the sale of Whirlwind helicopters Sale by Tennant Trading Limited of 20,000 rounds of 9 mm ball ammunition to Qatar Enquiry from Qatar for the purchase of 200 cartridges of 25 pounder blank ammunition Purchase of a consignment of hunting rifles and

FO 371/168649

Commercial relations between UK and Persian Gulf sheikhdoms, 1963

This file relates to commercial relations between the UK and the Gulf. It contains correspondence concerning: London Chamber of Commerce trade mission to the Gulf.
FO 371/179763

Proposed common currency for Persian Gulf states, 1965

This file relates to a proposed common currency for Gulf states.