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FCO 8/1552

Formation of United Arab Emirates, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns a proposed Union of Arab Emirates in the Gulf.
PREM 15/538

UK policy and military presence in Persian Gulf: discussions on Union of Arab Emirate states; correspondence with Carol Mather MP, 1970 Jun 25-1971 Jan 10

This file concerns UK policy in the Gulf, the military withdrawal scheduled for 1971 and proposals for establishing a Union of Arab Emirates.
FCO 8/1588

HM Government policy in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to British policy in the Gulf, and in particular the plans for withdrawal of the British military presence there.
FCO 8/1372

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 May to August 1970. It contains correspondence relating to: A report on the 'Settlement of the Iranian Claim to Bahrain' by the Political Agent A J D Stirling to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf R S Crawford, dated Bahrain, 13 May 1970.
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 8/2080

Political situation in Qatar, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the political situation in Qatar, covering the period January to December 1973.
FCO 8/1304

United States interest in Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file relates to US interest in the Gulf.
FCO 8/2171

Use of oil as a weapon by oil producers., 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the price rises and embargoes which were introduced by oil-producing countries following the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the subsequent energy crisis, and the grave effects of this on the economies of Britain and other countries.
FCO 8/2025

Proposed air defence system for Oman, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the proposed air defence system for Oman, between April and November 1973.
FCO 8/2021

Co-operation between armed forces of Oman and United Arab Emirates, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file is about cooperation between the forces of Oman and the United Arab Emirates, 1973.
FCO 8/2013

Visit of Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman to UK, 3 July - 14 September 1973, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the visit of the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Said to the United Kingdom between 6 September 1973 and 14 September 1973, during the Sultan’s extended visit to Europe.
FCO 8/2005

Political situation in Oman, 1972 Dec 31 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns domestic and foreign political affairs in Oman.