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FO 371/163062

Oil, 1962

The file contains correspondence relating to: Conversation between the Political Agent in Dubai A J M Craig and John W Mecom on a possible oil concession from the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi; a question about whether the Trucial States have agreed to pool their oil interests; drafts of the proposed oil concession agreement between Sheikh Saqr and John Mecom; a letter by W M Ballantyne enclosing a draft of the 'Sharjah Income Tax Decree 1962'.
FO 371/163041

Commercial relations UK, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to: Interest of T G Mapplebeck & Company in construction projects in Abu Dhabi and the appointment of a purchasing agent for the Ruler Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1) Clarification of the status of Charles Kendall & Partners Limited in the Trucial States (2) Interest of Tracey Blagden Limited in operating as purchasing agents for the Trucial States.
FO 371/168960

Visit to London by Rulers of Sharjah, Ras al Khaimah and Umm al Qaiwain, 1963

This file relates to visits of the Rulers of the Trucial States to the UK.
FO 371/163059

Postal service, 1962

This file relates to postal services in the Trucial States. It contains correspondence concerning: Note on the possible transfer of control of the Dubai Post Office to the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum [enclosed] and questions of international services, income, advisors and the production of stamps.
FO 371/163040

Trade, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to: Correspondence between the Political Agent in Bahrain J P Tripp and the Political Agent in Dubai A J M Craig, about the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi's desire to appoint a commercial representative at Beirut.