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FCO 8/1372

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 May to August 1970. It contains correspondence relating to: A report on the 'Settlement of the Iranian Claim to Bahrain' by the Political Agent A J D Stirling to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf R S Crawford, dated Bahrain, 13 May 1970.
FCO 8/1582

Political relations between Gulf States and Libya, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns political relations between the Gulf and Libya.
FO 1016/565

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: Situation reports, updates, and telegrams on military matters in Oman.
FO 1016/563

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman regarding the loss of control of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur over central Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: The statements of Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd to the House of Commons on the situation in Oman on 23 and 25 July 1957 International press reaction to the situation in Oman, including reports from: the Associated Press, America, Pravda, Lebanon, Baghdad, Cairo, Pakistan and Tripoli.
FO 371/168660

Legal jurisdiction in Persian Gulf states, 1963

This file contains correspondence relating to: Summary of the case of the barrister K V Abraham and his residence permit in Bahrain; the possible association between Abraham and Arthur Guinness, Son & Company in Manama, a request by J P Tripp for the extension of Abraham's residence permit in Bahrain; the departure of Abraham from Bahrain without engaging in any legal proceedings (21, 29, 34, 39) Case involving an assistant of Abu Dhabi Marine Areas Limited (ADMA) and a citizen of Aden (22) Meeting between the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi (23)
FO 371/157026

Economic development, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to: Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's capital, a £1 million development scheme, a new advisor and the appointment of an engineer (31) Mapping activities, including the printing of maps of Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah; and a statement of account from Hunting Surveys Limited for the mapping of Abu Dhabi (32, 35) Treasury's inability to approve expenditure for Trucial States development from 1961-66 and estimates for 1961-62 (33, 41) Agreement between Sheikh Shakhbut and the Contracting and Trading Company (CAT) (34
FO 371/179762

Proposed common currency for Persian Gulf states, 1965

This file relates to a proposed common currency for the Gulf States.
FO 371/168676

UK armed forces in Bahrain, 1963

This file relates to housing for UK armed forces in Bahrain. It contains correspondence on: Services Housing Scheme, including the question of the representation of the Political Agency or Residency being represented in the committee (21) Record of a meeting at the Air Ministry on 13 August 1963 to hirings for family housing in Aden and Bahrain [enclosed].
FO 371/126956

Development of agriculture in Trucial States, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Plan of J C Eyre to visit the Trucial States to advise on agricultural development, and in particular on the marketing of the vegetables produced (1) Extension of the contract of the Agricultural Advisor L W Huntington (2) Enquiry regarding the amount available in the development budget for the employment of an agricultural supervisor (3) Report by Eyre on agricultural progress and development in Ras Al Khaimah and his discussions with the Director of Agriculture in Bahrain Dr Aubrey Van Ollenbach along with comments and resp
FO 371/148930

Political Relations: UK, 1960

This file contains: Extract from the BBC Summary of World Broadcasts providing the text of a Voice of the Arabs broadcast concerning British influence on the Gulf Sheikhdoms (1) Cutting from the New York Times: 'British Still Run The Persian Gulf' (2) Correspondence relating to the international relations of the Gulf States.
FO 371/114696

Development and improvements to Dubai and Sharjah harbours, 1955

This file contains: 'Dubai Harbour: Report on Proposed Improvements' and 'Sharjah Harbour: Report on Proposed Improvements' by Sir William Halcrow & Partners, January 1955. The reports contain maps of the harbours. It also contains related correspondence (1) 'Minutes of discussions regarding Halcrows' survey of Dubai and Sharjah Creeks', and related correspondence (2) Correspondence concerning HMG's account with Sir William Halcrow & Partners for the survey work.
FO 371/163040

Trade, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to: Correspondence between the Political Agent in Bahrain J P Tripp and the Political Agent in Dubai A J M Craig, about the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi's desire to appoint a commercial representative at Beirut.