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FCO 8/6110

Ministerial visits from the UK to the Middle East, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to British ministerial visits to the Middle East. It includes summaries of meetings that focus on defence sales and the Iran-Iraq War.

FCO 8/3515

Ministerial visits from the United Arab Emirates to UK, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the foreign visits of various UAE Rulers and Ministers to the UK, and the discussions of various topics with HMG’s ministers.
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 8/2434

Oil affairs in Sharjah, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns oil affairs in Sharjah. It contains correspondence on: Sharjah's claim to a twelve mile territorial water limit around Sir Abu Nu'air [Sir Abu Nu'ayr] Island, which would impinge on Dubai's concession area The Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi's confidence about Sharjah's oil prospects, and concerns that his advisors might be misleading him Reports that oil production has fallen to low levels Sheikh Sultan's cash flow problems as a result of lower than expected oil revenues and high development expenditure

FCO 8/2860

UK co-operation on nuclear energy with Gulf States, 1977 Jan 01 - 1977 Dec 31

This file concerns opportunities for cooperation in the nuclear energy sector between the UK and Middle Eastern states, in particular Kuwait, marking a shift in the region towards alternative energy sources.
FCO 8/3147

Internal economic situation in United Arab Emirates, 1978 Jan 01 - 1978 Dec 31

This file concerns the internal economic situation in the UAE.