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FCO 8/5519

Internal economy of Oman, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns Oman’s economy. It contains correspondence and memoranda relating to: Oman’s national budget for 1984 Oman's justice system Oman’s intention to build two cement factories Oman’s intention to expand a desalination plant based in the capital region Anglo-Omani economic relations Petroleum Development Oman’s (PDO) wish to study the feasibility of providing a gas pipeline between Marmul and Salalah A copy of Al Markazi [a monthly publication of the Central Bank of Oman] A report on the recent developments in Oman’s economy.
FCO 8/775

Banking: anti US and UK feeling in AL Khobar following Arab/Israeli war, 1967-1968

This file concerns banking in Saudi Arabia, and anti-British and anti-US feeling in the wake of the Arab-Israeli War.
FCO 8/3147

Internal economic situation in United Arab Emirates, 1978 Jan 01 - 1978 Dec 31

This file concerns the internal economic situation in the UAE.
FCO 8/736

Devaluation of sterling, 1967

This file contains a letter from A J Ward of the Political Agency in Doha to D D Asprey of Commercial Relations and Export Department, Board of Trade on the devaluation of sterling and its effects on banking and trade in Qatar, with a 'List of British Firms which increased their Prices following STG Devaluation'.

FO 1016/832

End of British Bank of Middle East monopoly in Dubai, 1966 Jan 01 - 1966 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to: Conversation between S J Black and Abdulla Al Ghurair on the establishment of the Oman Bank in Ras Al Khaimah and the likelihood that the Ruler Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi's account at British Bank of the Middle East can no longer be monitored; the departure of Majed Ghurair to Beirut for discussions on staff for the proposed branch Note from the Vice President of Habib Bank (Overseas) Limited G A Mirza to the Commercial Officer (Trucial States) informing him of the establishment of a branch of the Bank at Sharjah Meeting between

FO 1016/390

Muscat and Oman: internal situation, 1955

This file relates to the dispute between the Imam of Oman Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur concerning the sovereignty of Interior Oman.
FO 371/109864

Development projects and contracts in Kuwait appointment of British advisers and technicians, 1954

This file contains correspondence relating to: Conversation with the Ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Abdulla Al Salem Al Sabah, including the suggestion that the Ruler lacks a plan, that he believes his Chief Engineer Majed Al Din Al Jabri will return, and discussion of whether work for the Iraq-Kuwait water scheme would go to a British tender.
FO 1016/100

Jurisdiction over British subjects, 1951 Mar 6-Sept 30

This file relates to jurisdiction over British subjects in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman, within the context of negotiations for a new Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between HMG and Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur in place of the 1939 Treaty.
FO 371/109810

Reports on the Kuwait Administration: activities of subversive elements in Kuwait; work of the Higher Executive Committee, 1954

This file contains correspondence relating to: Discussion around the ways in which British influence could be introduced to the Kuwait administration, including: a request for information on the organisation of the Kuwait Government; a copy of the list of overseas staff of the Government and contractors [enclosed]; a list of the principal officials of Kuwait; Political Resident in the Persian Gulf B A B Burrows's suggestion of 'patient opportunism' as the best method; and consideration of British involvement in the succession (1-2, 4-6) Discussion of elections for government department
FO 371/114696

Development and improvements to Dubai and Sharjah harbours, 1955

This file contains: 'Dubai Harbour: Report on Proposed Improvements' and 'Sharjah Harbour: Report on Proposed Improvements' by Sir William Halcrow & Partners, January 1955. The reports contain maps of the harbours. It also contains related correspondence (1) 'Minutes of discussions regarding Halcrows' survey of Dubai and Sharjah Creeks', and related correspondence (2) Correspondence concerning HMG's account with Sir William Halcrow & Partners for the survey work.
FCO 8/17

Future, 1967-1968

This file relates to Gulf external political affairs and contains correspondence on: Kelly's article on 'The Future of Arabia', in the October 1966 issue of International Affairs and British officials’ comments on it The future of the Gulf Crawford's comments on the draft paper of the long term policy in the Gulf Defence policies in the Middle East Crawford's report on the Shah's views on the future of the Gulf The British Bank in the Middle East in the Trucial States and the prospects in the Gulf.