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FO 371/140193

Use of airfields in the Gulf by RAF, 1959

This file contains correspondence relating to the use of airfields in the Gulf by RAF, including the need to develop the airfields in Sharjah, Masirah, and Riyan. It also includes the urgent need for technicians to repair aircraft in Bahrain, Aden, and Muscat, particularly those used by the 152 Squadron.
FCO 164/90

Trucial States (United Arab Emirates): treaties and engagements in force up to the end of 1953. With map, 31 March 1820 - 31 March 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to currently enforceable treaties and engagements up to 1953 in the Gulf States. It includes a map.
FO 93/137

PERSIAN GULF STATES, 1820 - 1971

This file contains the following treaties and agreements related to the Gulf: Treaty of Darin between the UK and Ibn Saud, signed on 26 December 1915 (1) Treaty between the UK and the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Abdulla Bin Jasim Al Thani, signed on 3 November 1916 (2) Letter from the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf Percy Cox to the Ruler of Qatar concerning the treaty of 3 November 1916 and the text of an announcement by the Ruler of Qatar prohibiting the illegal arms trade inside his territory (3) Treaty between the UK and the Ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Mubarak Al Sabah Al Saba
FCO 8/95

Propaganda from Cairo Radio, 1967-1968

This file relates to broadcasts transmitted from Cairo and elsewhere.
FCO 8/31

UK, 1967-1968

This file relates to the UK’s foreign policy in the Gulf, particularly regarding withdrawal.
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 1016/837

Dubai airport: development and operation, 1965 Jan 01 - 1965 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to: Letter from the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum to the Ministry of Aviation, confirming the Government of Dubai's acceptance of the costs and responsibility for the operation of an Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network Round-trip Time (AFTN RTT) providing a direct Radio Teletype (RTTY) link with Bahrain Telecommunications Centre Letter from the Manager of Dubai Airport J A Taylor to the Political Agent in Dubai H G Balfour-Paul on the 'Development and Operation of Dubai Airport', dated 21 April 1965; a letter from
FO 1016/566

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: Situation reports, updates, and telegrams on military matters in Oman.
FO 371/179757

Persian Gulf median line, 1965

This file relates to the Gulf median line.
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 371/156714

Visits to UK by rulers from Persian Gulf states, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to: Official visit of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan to the UK, including: a visit to the Country Landowners' Association Game Fair on 21 July 1961 and a souvenir programme; a message of thanks from P W Heselgrave of Pencol Pipeline and Engineering Consultants to H B Walker in the Foreign Office for assistance during the visit; and a gifts of pearl necklaces to the Queen (61, 64, 66, 68) Official visit of the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani to the UK, including: greetings to the Prime Minister, Secreta
FO 371/179762

Proposed common currency for Persian Gulf states, 1965

This file relates to a proposed common currency for the Gulf States.