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FCO 8/5503

Relations between Oman and the UK, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns Britain’s relations with Oman and the region.
FCO 8/1370

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

This file concerns the claims of Iran to the Island of Bahrain from April to May 1970.
FCO 8/3814

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

This file concerns ministerial visits to the Gulf.
FCO 8/626

UK, 1968

This file relates to relations between the UK and Kuwait.
FCO 8/2294

Visits of Amir of Qatar to UK (via Syria, Jordan, Egypt and France), 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file relates to the visit of the Ruler of Qatar Amir Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani to the UK in August 1974. It contains correspondence concerning: Amir Khalifa’s intention to visit the UK, and HMG’s efforts to ascertain the dates and his itinerary.
FCO 8/2115

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 to underline the recent improvement in Anglo-Saudi relations. 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 8/1693

UK Diplomatic representation in Oman, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is about the diplomatic representation of the UK in Oman, from April to October 1971. It contains correspondence relating to: The potential elevation of the Political Agent to HM Ambassador in Bahrain in the wake of independence, and the question of the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf's relation to the new Ambassador The designation of the Consul General in Muscat D F Hawley as Ambassador in Oman.
FO 1016/550

Internal political situation: Bahrain, 1957

This file relates to the internal political situation in Bahrain. It contains correspondence concerning: The transfer of the detainees arrested from the Council of National Union, Abdul Rahman Al Bakir, Abdul Aziz Al Shemlan and Abdulla Al Aliwat to St Helena.
FO 1016/438

Muscat: Ruling Family, 1955

This file relates to the affairs of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and his extended family. It contains correspondence concerning: The future arrangements for the Sultan’s trip to London, and in particular plans for a luncheon with the Queen The travel of the Sultan from Muscat to London.
FO 371/168634

Political relations between Persian Gulf states and UK: Anglo-US talks on policy in Persian Gulf, 1963

This file relates to political relations between the Gulf States and the UK.
FO 371/168723

Visit to UK by Sultan, 1963

This file relates to the visit of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur to the UK.
FO 371/127005

Proposed visit of Sultan of Muscat to UK, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Possibility of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur being received by the Queen during his visit to the UK (1, 9-10, 16, 22) The Sultan's plans to travel first to Bahrain, Baghdad and Istanbul before continuing on to the UK (2) The Sultan's revised plan to travel from Muscat to Salalah and then directly to London, discussion of the dates of his trip and arrangements for accommodation and transport, some of which will be provided by the RAF (3-8, 10, 12-14, 16-17) Enquiry from Gerald de Gaury about the dates of the S