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PREM 13/2209

MIDDLE EAST. Future of bases in Mediterranean and Middle East following defence expenditure review: forces and facilities in Persian Gulf, 1965 Jun 01-1968 Sep 30

This file concerns Britain’s intention to withdraw from the Gulf in 1971.

FCO 8/1560

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

This file is part 'J' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates.

FCO 8/1559

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

This file is part 'H' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates.

FCO 8/1201

Islamic diplomacy, 1968 Jan 01-1968 Dec 31

This file relates to diplomacy in the Islamic world and contains memoranda and correspondence relating to: Conference of Islamic organisation held under the aegis of the Muslim World League in Mecca and the call for jihad against Israel at the Conference Aims and aspirations of Malaysia in the wider Islamic community and the International Islamic Conference held in Kuala Lumpur Position of Islam in Somalia and the country’s relationship with the Islamic world King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia’s call for jihad against Israel Question of the doctrinal bas

FCO 8/639

Saudi Arabia, 1968

This file concerns relations between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. It contains correspondence concerning: Visit of the Ruler of Saudi Arabia King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud to Kuwait. It includes a joint communiqué between the King and the Ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah affirming their support for a Union of Arab Emirates and committing to combat Zionism.

FCO 8/145

Minister of State's visit to discuss withdrawal proposals, 1968

This file relates to the visit to Iran, the Gulf, and Saudi Arabia by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Goronwy Roberts in January 1968.

FO 1016/762

Iranian claim to Bahrain, 1968 Jan 01 - 1968 Dec 31

This file relates to the Iranian claim to Bahrain. It contains correspondence on: The pressure to hold a plebiscite in Bahrain aimed at settling the sovereignty issue and the opposition of HMG and the Ruler of Bahrain Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa to the idea.

FO 371/185197

Military relations between UK and Persian Gulf sheikdoms, 1966

This file relates to military relations between the UK and Sheikhdoms in the Gulf. It contains correspondence on: The reaction of the Ruler of Saudi Arabia King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud to the defence review and particularly the British withdrawal from Aden (24) The proposed transfer of a stockpile of military equipment from Aden to the Gulf (29) A defence review on Aden and the Gulf including the dates set for informing King Faisal and the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah of the decision to leave Aden and the reasons behind this decision.

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