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FCO 8/1375

Bahrain/Iran median line, 1970 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns discussions of the Bahrain-Iran Median Line.
FCO 8/2292

Political relations between Qatar and Bahrain, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns political relations between Bahrain and Qatar, particularly in connection with seabed boundaries and the question of sovereignty over the Hawar islands.
FCO 8/741

Oil production, 1967-1968

This file is about the production of oil to be used as fuel and for the generation of power in Qatar.
FCO 8/522

Qatar, 1967-1968

This file concerns relations between Bahrain and Qatar.
FO 1016/844

Sharjah oil concession, 1965 Jan 01 - 1965 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to: Conversation between Ellis Head of Mecom Oil Company and the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum and Mecom's new locations in Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain Conversation between H G Balfour-Paul and Sheikh Rashid about the new Mecom location and whether it falls on the Sharjah or Dubai side of the border marked by J F Walker Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) projection map of tribal settlements in Al Gharif Letter from Balfour-Paul to Sheikh Rashid informing him of his authorisation of Mecom to proceed with their operat
FO 371/168680

Negotiation of new petroleum concession between Bahrain and Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO), 1963

This file relates to the Bahrain Petroleum Oil Company Limited (BAPCO). It contains: BAPCO monthly oil reports for December 1962 to December 1963 (1-2) Two letters from BAPCO to the Ruler of Bahrain Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa about new pricing agreements (3) Letter from BAPCO to the Ruler relinquishing the company's rights in the Hawar Islands area.
FO 371/168671

Dispute with Qatar over sea bed boundary, 1963

This file relates to seabed boundaries in the Gulf. It contains correspondence concerning: The desire of Frederick Gough MP to discuss the division of the Bahrain-Qatar seabed with the Lord Privy Seal Edward Heath after meeting the Ruler of Bahrain Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa.