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FCO 8/1590

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

This file relates to British policy in the Gulf, in particular the plans for the British military withdrawal from the region.
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 8/2013

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 8/1315

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

This file concerns policy debates around the impending 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.
FO 371/156821

Visit to UK by Ruler, 1961

This file relates to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and his family. It contains correspondence concerning:A suggestion that the rulers of the Trucial States and Qatar send messages to the Sultan on his official birthday (1-2)Possible developments if the Sultan were to cease to rule, and the question of succession. It speculates on United Arab Republic support for Sayyed Shihab Bin Faisal, Iraqi support for Sayyed Tariq Bin Taimur, the strength of Sheikh Saleh Bin Isa Al Harithi's position, and considers British efforts to groom Sayyed Qaboos Bin Saeed.
FO 371/168738

Political relations: Iraq, 1963

This file relates to political relations between Kuwait and Iraq. It covers correspondence on: Kuwaiti reaction to the Iraq revolution (1) Views of the Iraqi Foreign Minister Taleb Hussein Al Shabib on Kuwait.