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FCO 8/5430

Arab publications in the Gulf and the UK, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns Arab media publications in the UK and the Gulf.
FCO 8/1174

Relations with United Arab Republic, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabia’s relations with the United Arab Republic (UAR). It contains correspondence on:The UAR Ambassador in Jeddah Anwar Al Sukkari’s intelligence backgroundThe hijacking of an Egyptian Antonov aircraft by an Egyptian officer on 18 August 1969King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia’s visit to Cairo in December 1969, to discuss bilateral relations, the Arab-Israeli dispute and the general situation in the Middle East with the President of Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser.
DEFE 5/43

Nos 647 - 730. (Described at item level), 1952 Nov 27-Dec 31

This file contains the Defence Chiefs of Staff Committee memoranda from 27 November 1952 to 31 December 1952, concerning global strategy.
FCO 8/810

Press, 1967-1968

This file contains round-ups of Saudi and regional media coverage by M J Tomkin and A D Harris. The topics covered include: Yemen conflict and Soviet Union activities; President Gamal Abdul Nasser and Egyptian response to the Six-Day War against Israel; Saudi calls for a resumption of oil supplies following the Arab boycott; calls by King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud for greater public morality; the UN and its peace-keeping activities

FCO 8/804

Defence arrangements with Royalists in Yemen, 1967

This file concerns the threat to Saudi Arabia from the conflict in Yemen.
FCO 8/790

Armed forces, 1967-1968

This file contains the reports of the UK's Defence Attaché in Saudi Arabia C S Fitzpatrick; his annual reports for 1966 and 1967; and his monthly reports February to April 1967 and September 1967 to February 1968.
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 8/1368

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

This file concerns the claim of Iran to the Island of Bahrain during the period March 1970.
FCO 8/621

Political relations, 1967-1968

This file relates to the foreign relations of Kuwait, and the diplomatic missions of various countries there. It contains correspondence concerning: Failure of the mediation efforts of Kuwait between the Ruler of Saudi Arabia King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and President Gamal Abdul Nasser of Egypt Valedictory dispatch of the British Ambassador to Kuwait G N Jackson Celebrations of the 22nd anniversary of the UN in Kuwait Diplomatic relations between Kuwait and Turkey, Morocco, the Vatican City, North Korea and South Korea

FCO 8/619

State visits to Kuwait, 1967-1968

This file relates to the state visits to Kuwait of various heads of state.
FO 1016/824

Iranian claims to disputed islands on Persian Gulf: 'Median Line' talks, 1965 Jan 01 - 1965 Dec 31

This file concerns maritime boundaries and disputed islands in the Gulf.
FCO 8/721

Annual reviews for 1966 and 1967, 1967-1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: The annual 'Review of Events in Qatar in 1966' submitted by the Political Agent in Doha R H M Boyle to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf R S Crawford in Bahrain, December 1966.