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UK arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the UK’s arms sales to the UAE. It contains correspondence concerning: The sale of Chieftain tanks to Abu Dhabi. It includes: the discussions with Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; an article in the Middle East Economic Digest on the UAE’s interest in expanding its armoured division; and possible US interest and bids in this area The UAE’s intent to purchase aircraft, with the interest of the British Aerospace (BAE) in bidding for the contract.

FCO 8/3320

Internal economic situation in the United Arab Emirates, 1979 Jan 01 - 1979 Dec 31

This file concerns the internal economic situation in the UAE.

FCO 8/4478

Dubai Aluminium Company (DUBAL), 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns the Dubai Aluminium Company (DUBAL). It contains correspondence on:Outstanding payments due to British contractors, in particular to Weir Westgarth LimitedThe decision of Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to audit DUBAL's accountsA possible order from Dubai for desalination equipment from Weir WestgarthThe plans of Paul Brauner to establish a methanol plant and an additional smelter complex somewhere in the Gulf.

FCO 8/3928

Aluminium smelters in the United Arab Emirates, 1981 Jan 01 - 1981 Dec 31

This file concerns the aluminium smelter and water desalination plant operated in Dubai by Dubai Aluminium Company Limited (DUBAL).

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UK arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

Internal economic situation in the United Arab Emirates, 1979 Jan 01 - 1979 Dec 31

Dubai Aluminium Company (DUBAL), 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

Aluminium smelters in the United Arab Emirates, 1981 Jan 01 - 1981 Dec 31