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FCO 8/4342

Trade relations between Bahrain and the UK, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file relates to Bahrain's commercial relations with the UK.

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 8/5461

Relations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the UK, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns relations between the UK and the UAE.

FCO 8/2336

Joint ventures between Saudi Arabia and UK on industrialisation and oil resource development, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns plans for strengthening Britain’s economic relations with Saudi Arabia through industrial development projects.

FCO 8/2363

Commercial and economic relations between United Arab Emirates and UK, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns commercial and economic relations between the UK and the UAE.

FCO 8/2529

Commercial and economic relations between Qatar and UK, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file relates to the contract tendering and planning process for development projects in Qatar.

FCO 8/2526

Visits of Sheikh Khalifah, Amir of Qatar, to UK, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file relates to a private visit to the UK by the Ruler of Qatar Amir Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani.

FCO 8/2296

Commercial and economic relations between Qatar and UK, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file relates to commercial and economic relations between the UK and Qatar.

FCO 8/2227

Commercial and economic relations between Oman and UK, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns British commercial and economic relations between Oman and the UK.

FCO 8/2295

Commercial and economic relations between Qatar and UK, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file relates to commercial and economic relations between the UK and Qatar.

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'.

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