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FCO 57/339

Events surrounding Qatar's first representation in London, 1 January 1972 - 31 December 1972

This file contains correspondence relating to the events surrounding Qatar's first representation in London, and concerns about the appointment of Sheikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Thani as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary for the State of Qatar. It icludes a personality note on Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saif Al Thani.

FCO 8/1723

Independence for Qatar, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to preparations for the independence of Qatar.
FCO 8/1563

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

This file is part 'L' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates and an agreement in principle to establish the United Arab Emirate (UAE) reached by six Rulers.
FCO 8/1561

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

This file is part 'K' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates.
FCO 8/1762

Transference of responsibility to local governments in Trucial States, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to the transference of responsibility to local governments in the Trucial States in 1971.
FCO 8/1761

Transference of responsibility to local governments in Trucial States, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to the transference of responsibility to local governments in the Trucial States in 1971.
FCO 8/1756

Oil affairs in Saudi Arabia, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to oil affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during the period January to June 1971.
FCO 8/1295

Union of Arab Emirates in Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the future of the nine-state Union of Arab Emirates (consisting of Bahrain, Qatar, and the Trucial States) agreed on in February 1968.
FCO 8/1730

Retrocession of jurisdiction over foreign nationals in Qatar, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is about the retrocession of jurisdiction over foreign nationals in Qatar, January to August 1971. It contains correspondence relating to: The retrocession of jurisdiction over Indian and Pakistani citizens and consular representation, and the urgent requirement for adequate laws, judges, police and prisons prior to retrocession, as well as the Ruler Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani's approval of a Pakistani Consular Agent The Qatar Transfer of Jurisdiction Regulation, 1971 [Queen's Regulation No.
FCO 8/1595

Claims of Iran to disputed islands in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part of a sequence of files relating to Iran's claim to the Tunb Islands, disputed with Ras Al Khaimah, and to Abu Musa, disputed with Sharjah, in the Strait of Hormuz.
FCO 8/1593

Claims of Iran to disputed islands in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part of a sequence of files relating to Iran's claim to the Tunb Islands, disputed with Ras Al Khaimah, and to Abu Musa, disputed with Sharjah, in the Strait of Hormuz.
FO 1016/904

Preparations for UAE independence, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns the end of Britain’s special treaty relations with the Trucial States and the accession to sovereign statehood of six states as the United Arab Emirates (UAE).