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FCO 8/2088

Visit of Sheikh Khalifah bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, to UK, 8-24 September 1973, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the visits by the Ruling Family of Qatar to the UK, from April to December 1973.
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 8/2108

Joint venture on oil between Saudi Arabia and UK, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file relates to a Saudi agreement to supply Britain with additional oil during the 1973 Arab oil embargo, linked to a long-term cooperation agreement in the field of marketing, shipping and refining.
FCO 8/1731

Visit of Deputy Ruler of Qatar to UK, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani, July 1971, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is about the Deputy Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani, March to July 1971.
FCO 8/1585

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

This file is part of a sequence of files concerning HMG's policy in the Gulf. It contains a draft of a statement to parliament, including reference to:The termination of the special treaty relations between the UK, Bahrain, Qatar, and the seven Trucial States by the end of 1971The withdrawal of British forces from the Gulf regionThe termination of HMG's defence agreement with KuwaitHMG supporting the development of a Union of Arab EmiratesA Treaty of Friendship between the UK, Bahrain, Qatar, and the seven Trucial States.
FCO 8/1317

British government policy in Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns policy debates around the British military withdrawal from ‘East of Suez’ following the electoral victory of the Conservative Party under Edward Heath, who had earlier pledged to reverse the withdrawal.