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FCO 96/1309

Qatar: gas, 1 January 1981 - 31 December 1981

This file contains correspondence relating to Shell’s apparent culpability in the construction of the new pipeline carrying associated natural gas liquids from the off-shore Qatari oil fields to the industrial area at Umm Said. It includes Qatar annual review for 1980, meetings on financing of the North Dome project, and regarding British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s visit to Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
FCO 96/147

Economic co-operation with Qatar, 1 January 1974 - 31 December 1974

This file contains correspondence relating to oil supplies of Qatar, negotiations on Qatar Petroleum Company’s buy-back oil price, economic and industrial development of Qatar in coperation with United Kingdom, Shell’s industrial prospects in Qatar, bilateral trade relations between France and Qatar, and proposed construction of oil refinery in Qatar.
FCO 8/6154

Visit by the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Middle East: briefing, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to the briefing of the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Middle East, including detailed itinerary.

FCO 8/6140

Visit by the Prince and Princess of Wales to Qatar, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Qatar, including an outline programme for the upcoming visit, an illustrated booklet entitled "British Artist's Prints 1972-77" for an exhibition and personality notes on various Qatari Ruling Family members and VIPs.
FCO 46/2227

UK defence policy in the Persian Gulf area, 1980

This file contains correspondence relating to post-withdrawl British defence policy in the Gulf, focusing on the Arab States' political relationships with each other and their political relationship with the United Kingdom. It includes records of conversations between Douglas Hurd Minister of State and various Rulers, Ministers and officals from the Gulf during his visit to the region.
FCO 8/3460

Ministerial visits from the UK to the Persian Gulf, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to ministerial visits to the Gulf.
FCO 8/2080

Political situation in Qatar, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the political situation in Qatar, covering the period January to December 1973.
FCO 8/2530

Agreement on co-operation on commerce between Iraq and UK, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file contains an agreement of co-operation between HMG and Qatar, which includes the establishment of a joint committee to study: The exchange of experts Opportunities for joint ventures in the industrial and agricultural fields Training of personnel Progress in all fields of collaboration It also contains correspondence relating to the drafting, amending, approval, and signing of the agreement, including consideration of the European Economic Community's requirements for prior notification.
FCO 8/2399

Visit of Peter Shore, Secretary of State for Trade, to Persian Gulf, 2-9 April 1975, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the UK Secretary of State for Trade Peter Shore’s visit to the Gulf in April 1975. The purpose of his visit was to strengthen the trade and economic links between Britain and the Gulf States.
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.