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FCO 8/3826

Visit by John Nott, Secretary of State for Defence, to the Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf, March-April 1981, 1981 Jan 01 - 1981 Dec 31

This file concerns the preparations the Defence Secretary John Nott's visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and the UAE (Abu Dhabi and Dubai) in March and April 1981.

FCO 8/3922

UK defence sales to the United Arab Emirates, including Hawk aircraft, 1981 Jan 01 - 1981 Dec 31

This file concerns HMG’s efforts to secure defence contracts, including the sale of Hawk training aircraft to the UAE.

FCO 8/3813

Ministerial visits from the UK to the Persian Gulf: general, 1981 Jan 01 - 1981 Dec 31

This file relates to ministerial visits to the Gulf.

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