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FCO 8/4487

Relations between Kuwait and the UK, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns relations between Kuwait and the UK. It contains correspondence on:A proposal for the UK Foreign Secretary Francis Pym to meet with the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah at the UN General Assembly in New YorkA cutting of an article from the Kuwait Times reporting on comments made by the Kuwaiti Ambassador in London Ghazi Al Rayes that the UK's policy on Palestine had served to undermine British trade with Kuwait.
FCO 8/3037

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK, 1977 Jan 01 - 1977 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabian political relations with the UK, from March to December 1977.
FCO 8/1370

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claims of Iran to the Island of Bahrain from April to May 1970.
FCO 8/1369

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claim of Iran to the Island of Bahrain from March to April 1970. It contains correspondence relating to: The concerns of Lord Caradon [H M Foot] about the reaction of UN Secretary-General U Thant and Dr Ralph Bunche to an article about Bahrain printed in the Daily Telegraph.
FCO 8/1365

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the efforts to bring about a resolution of the dispute over the claim of Iran to Bahrain.
FCO 8/2083

Political relations between Qatar and UK, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns political relations between the UK and Qatar, from September to October 1973. It contains correspondence relating to: A conversation involving Prime Minister Edward Heath, Amir Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani, HM Ambassador E F Henderson, Sayyed Isa Bin Ghanim Al Kawari, Lord Bridges [Thomas Edward Bridges] and Sheikh Ahmad Bin Saif Al Thani on 18 September 1973.
FCO 8/2220

Visits of Ministers and Members of Parliament between Oman and UK, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the visits of Ministers and Members of Parliament between Oman and the UK.
FO 371/174562

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1964

This file concerns the question of Oman as it was addressed by the UN. It contains correspondence on: Preparations for the meeting in London between the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and the Chairman of the UN's Ad Hoc Committee on Oman Abdul Rahman Pazhwak. It includes a list, sent by Pazhwak to the Sultan, of the major points he wishes to discuss (81, 83-84, 86, 89) Committee's interest in the Sultanate's cession of Gwadur [Gwadar] to Pakistan (82) Meeting between the Committee and members of the Foreign Office.
FO 371/163013

Political relations: UK, 1962

This file relates to efforts to restore diplomatic relations between Britain and Saudi Arabia. It contains correspondence concerning: The Iranian Prime Minister's report on his talks with the Saudis regarding the possible resumption of Anglo-Saudi relations. It also includes a summary of Herbert de Ribbing's efforts to resolve the Buraimi refugee problem (21) A conversation between Pierre Edde, from a prominent Lebanese family, and Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.
FO 371/168959

Visit to UK of Ruler of Dubai and tour of Europe and US, 1963

This file contains correspondence relating to: Visit of the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum to Sudan (1-2) Intentions of Sheikh Rashid and the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi to visit the UK (3) Plans for the visits of the Rulers of Dubai and Sharjah to the US, and an enquiry from the British Bank of the Middle East as to Sheikh Rashid's plans to come to the UK (4-5) Planned itinerary for Sheikh Rashid's summer tour; details of plans to entertain Sheikh Rashid and Sheikh Saqr while in London; the dates of Sheikh Saqr's planned trip to the US; and
FO 371/126880

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains: Copies of telegrams from the Commonwealth Relations Office to various UK High Commissioners around the world, providing updates on the British operation in Oman for sharing with local Commonwealth authorities (157) Summary of the situation in Oman, providing an update on the progress of the military operation, and commenting on the need for a new communications network for the Gulf (158) Attempt by a number of Arab delegations at the UN to gain support for an appeal to the UK delegation to induce the UK government to stop the military action in Oman (159) Reques