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FO 371/179930

Civil aviation, 1965

This file relates to aviation in the Trucial States. It contains correspondence concerning: Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi’s displeasure at finding out that Gulf Aviation are transferring some of their flights from Sharjah to Dubai (2) Establishment of an airline in Fujairah, including a conversation between the Civil Air Attaché to Beirut P A Robinson and various officials.
FCO 8/1562

Formation of United Arab Emirates, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part 'L' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates and an agreement in principle to establish the United Arab Emirate (UAE) reached by six Rulers.
FCO 8/1561

Formation of United Arab Emirates, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part 'K' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates.
FCO 8/1560

Formation of United Arab Emirates, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part 'J' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates.
FCO 8/1631

Policy on Police and Special Branches in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file concerns plans for Trucial States policing following British withdrawal.
FCO 8/1630

Policy on Police and Special Branches in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns plans for Trucial States policing following British withdrawal.
FCO 8/1629

Policy on Police and Special Branches in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns plans for Trucial States policing following British withdrawal.
FCO 8/1623

Future defence arrangements of United Arab Emirates and UK, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns the defence arrangements of the Union of Arab Emirates following the British withdrawal.
FCO 8/1599

Claims of Iran to disputed islands in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part of a sequence of files relating to Iran's claim to the Tunb Islands, disputed with Ras Al Khaimah, and to Abu Musa, disputed with Sharjah, in the Strait of Hormuz.
FCO 8/1598

Claims of Iran to disputed islands in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part of a sequence of files relating to Iran's claim to the Tunb Islands, disputed with Ras Al Khaimah, and to Abu Musa, disputed with Sharjah, in the Strait of Hormuz.
FCO 8/1245

Ras al Khaimah Defence Force, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file relates to the proposed establishment of a Ras Al Khaimah Defence Force.
FCO 8/144

Minister of State's visit, 1967

This file contains correspondence and records of meetings relating to the visit to the Gulf by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Goronwy Roberts on 1-8 November 1967. The main purpose of the visit was to: Reassure the Rulers about HMG's policy towards the Gulf and that Britain would maintain its political and military presence in the region until the Gulf States are able to ensure their own independent existence Encourage cooperation amongst the Gulf States Urge the Rulers to expedite modernisation of their administrations and to expand popular participation.