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FCO 8/6097

UK policy in the Middle East (including Planning Paper on 'Unconventional Diplomacy'), 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to UK policy and unconventional diplomacy in the Middle East. It includes biographical notes on the British officials in each Middle Eastern country as well as a Planning Paper on the subject of Unconventional Diplomacy.

FCO 8/812

Islamic world league, 1967-1968

This file concerns the growth and activities of international Islamic movements.
FCO 8/1178

Relations with Iraq, 1968 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabia’s relations with Iraq.
FCO 8/1735

Attitude of Saudi Arabia towards Middle East war, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns the attitude of Saudi Arabia towards the Middle East War, during the year 1971.
FCO 8/2575

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and USA, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns political relations between Saudi Arabia and the US, January to September 1975.
FCO 8/2350

Oil affairs in Saudi Arabia, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file relates to oil affairs in Saudi Arabia in the context of the Arab oil embargo following the 1973 Six-Day War, and its relations with the Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO). It contains correspondence concerning: Meetings and discussions between HMG officials and US officials over Saudi oil policy, and in particular the meetings with the US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia J E Akins.
FCO 8/2334

Joint ventures between Saudi Arabia and UK on industrialisation and oil resource development, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns plans for strengthening Britain’s economic relations with Saudi Arabia through industrial development projects.
FCO 8/2399

Visit of Peter Shore, Secretary of State for Trade, to Persian Gulf, 2-9 April 1975, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the UK Secretary of State for Trade Peter Shore’s visit to the Gulf in April 1975. The purpose of his visit was to strengthen the trade and economic links between Britain and the Gulf States.
FCO 8/2114

Visit of Lord Carrington, Secretary of State for Defence, to Saudi Arabia and Oman, 8-13 April 1973, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the UK Secretary of State for Defence Lord Carrington's [Peter Carington] visit to Saudi Arabia and Oman in April 1973. This was the highest level visit by a British minister to Oman since the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Saeed's accession.
FCO 8/2106

Foreign policy of Saudi Arabia, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabian foreign policy.
FCO 8/1806

UK-US talks on Persian Gulf, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file relates to Anglo-American involvement and interests in the Gulf.
FCO 8/734

Discussions on Qatar/Abu Dhabi boundary: Saudi Arabia/Qatar frontier discussions, 1967-1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: The discussions between Dr Nadeem Al Pachachi, Dr Hasan Kamel and the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani concerning the sea boundary between Qatar and Abu Dhabi A letter from the Political Agent in Doha R H M Boyle to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf R S Crawford on the visit by Pachachi and Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan The position of Abu Dhabi on inshore and offshore islands as conveyed by Dr Pachachi to Dr Kamel at the meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) The 'Boundaries