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FCO 8/1369

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claim of Iran to the Island of Bahrain from March to April 1970. It contains correspondence relating to: The concerns of Lord Caradon [H M Foot] about the reaction of UN Secretary-General U Thant and Dr Ralph Bunche to an article about Bahrain printed in the Daily Telegraph.
FCO 8/619

State visits to Kuwait, 1967-1968

This file relates to the state visits to Kuwait of various heads of state.
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 8/740

Training of security forces, 1967-1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: Formation of a committee comprised of Arab officers and the British Commandant of Police to make recommendations about the reorganisation of the security forces of Qatar, following the near mutiny of the Yemeni-Yafa soldiers during the Middle East crisis and the Deputy Ruler Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani's determination to prevent a re-occurrence Conversation between the Political Agent in Doha R H M Boyle and Mohammad Mahdi Cochrane about the recruitment, training, composition and budget of the security forces Proposals of Boyle tow
FO 1016/781

Arab-Israeli 'Six Day' War: Middle East crisis, 1967 Jan 01 - 1967 Dec 31

This file relates to the aftermath of the 1967 Arab-Israeli 'Six Day' War.
FO 1016/623

Internal political situation in Qatar, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to: The continued enjoyment by Qatar Petroleum Company (QPC) and Shell Company of Qatar Limited of their concessions and preservation of HMG control over the foreign policy of Qatar A letter from Political Agent J S R Duncan to B A B Burrows on his first impressions of Qatar A conversation between Duncan and the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani about Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and his relationship to King Saud Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and the position of Saudi Arabia vis-a-vis the United Arab Republic (UAR) The meetin
FO 371/163013

Political relations: UK, 1962

This file relates to efforts to restore diplomatic relations between Britain and Saudi Arabia. It contains correspondence concerning: The Iranian Prime Minister's report on his talks with the Saudis regarding the possible resumption of Anglo-Saudi relations. It also includes a summary of Herbert de Ribbing's efforts to resolve the Buraimi refugee problem (21) A conversation between Pierre Edde, from a prominent Lebanese family, and Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.
FO 371/127155

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and US, 1957

This file concerns the visit of King Saud Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia to the US.