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FCO 8/5054

External political affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 1983 Jan 01 - 1983 Dec 31

This file relates to the foreign relations of the UAE.
FO 1016/185

Slavery in Persian Gulf states, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to: A list of 29 slaves, including their place of origin, who were issued manumission certificates in Bahrain and Sharjah in 1951 A list of nine unsettled manumission cases, including the names of the complainant and accused slaver The Political Agencies' assessment of domestic slavery on the Trucial Coast, Kuwait and Bahrain A statement by Mubarak Bin Obaid on behalf of his stepson Sawayah Bin Khamis who was kidnapped aged 14 (by Harashish Al Mansouri, Weld al Haram Al Amri, and Ali Yawaihi Al Amri) near Umm Al Quwain and a sworn depositi
FCO 8/995

Visits to United Kingdom, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum visiting London in July 1969. It includes: Telegrams discussing preparations being made for Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid's visit Arrangements to send the two Rulers to meet the Prime Minister Memorandum by D J McCarthy summarizing what the two Rulers said in various meetings during their stay in London.
FCO 8/884

Trucial Oman Scouts: rulers should be asked to bear greater burden of cost, 1967

This file relates to the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS).
FCO 8/880

Military training for son of ruler of Dubai, 1968

This file relates to the appointment of the Ruler of Dubai's son Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum as Head of Police and Public Security. It contains correspondence concerning: His military training at Mons Officer Cadet School and the Outward Bound Moray Sea School, including progress reports Consideration of further English language training at Bell School in Cambridge Proposed training at the Army School of Education at Beaconsfield Invitation to the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum to attend his son's passing out parade at Mons

FO 371/179905

Internal political situation: overthrow of Ruler of Sharjah, 1965

This file contains correspondence relating to: A conversation between Minister of State George Thomson and the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi on 13 May 1965, reported by Al Gomhuria of Cairo; a request for information on the movements and intentions of Sheikh Saqr and his son; a letter of protest from the Committee for the Rights of Oman to the Secretary of State; a report on a mass rally held in support of Sheikh Saqr as the 'legitimate' ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Saqr's accusation that HMG is pursuing a policy of 'divide and rule' in the Emirate; a letter from Bob

FO 371/149106

Jurisdiction in Trucial States, 1960

This file relates to jurisdiction in the Trucial States. It contains correspondence concerning: Transfer of jurisdiction in Abu Dhabi.
FO 371/185534

Political relations: UK, 1966

This file contains correspondence relating to: The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi (1) Summary of points raised during luncheon between M St E Burton and Isa Gurg, who was in London as a member of the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum's suite.