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FCO 8/3514

External relations of the United Arab Emirates, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the external affairs of the UAE, particularly the visits of leaders and foreign officials to the UAE and the foreign trips of UAE officials.
FCO 8/3142

UK/UAE Joint Committee, 1978 Jan 01 - 1978 Dec 31

This file concerns the UK-UAE Joint Committee during the period from January to September 1978.
FCO 8/2373

Oil affairs in Sharjah, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the settlement of the dispute between Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain with regards to oil revenues collected from a joint oil concession between Sharjah and Iran for the oil fields off Abu Musa Island.
FCO 8/892

Dubai off-shore oil concessions and harbour project, 1967

This file relates to Dubai offshore oil concessions.
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.
FO 371/157028

Economic development, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to: Conversation with the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi about schemes for economic development in his territory (61) Help given by the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum to the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi in obtaining help from Kuwait to re-site Ras Al Khaimah town.
FO 371/179913

Political relations: Seabed boundary between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, 1965

This file contains correspondence relating to:Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's satisfaction with the proposed seabed boundary beginning at Ras Hesian [Ras Hasyan] (1)The Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum is informed that Sheikh Shakhbut has agreed to the boundary line running north west from Ras Hasyan (2)Comments on the median lines between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Enclosed: Chart showing the operating limits of Dubai offshore areas (3).
FO 371/114696

Development and improvements to Dubai and Sharjah harbours, 1955

This file contains: 'Dubai Harbour: Report on Proposed Improvements' and 'Sharjah Harbour: Report on Proposed Improvements' by Sir William Halcrow & Partners, January 1955. The reports contain maps of the harbours. It also contains related correspondence (1) 'Minutes of discussions regarding Halcrows' survey of Dubai and Sharjah Creeks', and related correspondence (2) Correspondence concerning HMG's account with Sir William Halcrow & Partners for the survey work.
FO 371/149009

Financial situation in Trucial States, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to: Proposed visit of Mr W Duff of the Kuwait Finance Department to meet the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum who is looking for someone to manage his finances (1) Visit of Mr Stockwell of British Petroleum Company Limited to the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in Buraimi and their discussions regarding the progress of oil prospecting.