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FCO 8/735

Discussions on Qatar/Abu Dhabi boundary: Saudi Arabia/Qatar frontier discussions, 1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: A telegram from the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf R S Crawford to the Foreign Office suggesting that the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan invite the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani to send a representative to Abu Dhabi to study the seismic data to allay any suspicions about the proposed oil concession The arrival of a Saudi Arabian delegation under Amir Turki Bin Abdulla Al Otaishan in Qatar to inspect the borders and confirmation by the Deputy Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani that

FCO 8/1187

United Kingdom arms sales, 1968 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns Vickers Limited seeking to sell, in full agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MOD), a tank contract to the Saudi Arabian Government in 1968-69.
FCO 8/1195

Air defence scheme, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns the Saudi Arabian Air Defence Scheme (SAADS), where the Saudi Arabian Government signed a letter of intent, agreeing to buy aircrafts, training, maintenance and military equipment from three British companies overseen by HMG. These companies, known collectively as the Saudi Arabian Defence Consortium (SADC), are: British Aircraft Corporation Limited (BAC), Associated Electrical Industries (AEI) and Airwork Services Limited.
FCO 8/1193

Air defence scheme, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns the Saudi Arabian Air Defence Scheme (SAADS), where the Saudi Arabian Government signed a letter of intent, agreeing to buy aircrafts, training, maintenance and military equipment from three British companies overseen by HMG. These companies, known collectively as the Saudi Arabian Defence Consortium (SADC), are: British Aircraft Corporation Limited (BAC), Associated Electrical Industries (AEI) and Airwork Services Limited.
FCO 8/1192

Air defence scheme, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns the Saudi Arabian Air Defence Scheme (SAADS), where the Saudi Arabian Government signed a letter of intent, agreeing to buy aircrafts, training, maintenance and military equipment from three British companies overseen by HMG. These companies, known collectively as the Saudi Arabian Defence Consortium (SADC), are: British Aircraft Corporation Limited (BAC), Associated Electrical Industries (AEI) and Airwork Services Limited.
FCO 8/668

Supply of arms, 1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: Conversation between Ambassador G G Arthur and Kuwait Minister of Defence Sheikh Sa'ad Al Abdulla Al Sabah about the Eilat Incident involving Egypt and Israel in October 1967, and Sheikh Sa'ad's request for information about the vessels and missiles concerned.
FCO 8/666

Supply of arms, 1967

This file contains correspondence relating to: Urgent request from Kuwait Military Affairs Office for 10,000 Respirators Anti Gas MK 6/2 Letter from the Ministry of Defence to George Thomson MP on the possibility of the Royal Air Force's release of additional Mark 9 Hunter aircraft for sale to Kuwait in the near future Request for authority to supply RAF electronic and photographic spare parts to Kuwait Determination of Major-General Mubarak Abdulla Al Jabir Al Sabah to build up the Kuwait Army following an inspection of the Kuwaiti contingent in the United Arab Republic Approval
FO 371/185485

Political relations: UK, 1966

This file contains correspondence relating to: The possible sale of Lightning aircraft to Saudi Arabia and the stipulation that this is dependent on the conclusion of the main arms deal (32) The alleged offence given by Princess Margaret to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, and the question of whether the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) should have informed them that they were travelling on the same aircraft (22, 29) The request by Prince Sultan for the supply of an RAF fighter squadron to fly under Saudi colours to defend against possible air attack from the United A
FO 371/185484

Political relations: UK, 1966

This file relates to relations between Britain and Saudi Arabia. It contains correspondence concerning: Conversation between Saudi Ambassador Sheikh Hafiz Wahba and Minister of State George Thompson on 27 January. Topics of discussion include: the Arab League's efforts to include Buraimi on the agenda at the UN; the question of King Saud hosting an Islamic conference; the situation in Yemen; and King Saud's talks with South Arabian leaders (1) Conversation between Hafiz Wahba and E M Rose (3) Conversation between Hafiz Wahba and Thompson on 18 February.
FO 371/168886

Arms supplies, 1963

This file contains correspondence relating to: Sale of Thunderbird I missiles to Saudi Arabia by British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) (21) Minutes on the possible supply of Vigilants and Thunderbirds to Saudi Arabia (22) US counter-offer to supply the Saudis with the French anti-tank missile ENTAC (23) Deployment of a squadron of US aircraft to Saudi Arabia for training purposes (24) Proposal for discussions between the US and UK on arms supplies to Saudi Arabia.
FO 371/168885

Arms supplies, 1963

This file relates to arms supplies to Saudi Arabia. It contains correspondence concerning: Reports in Al Ahram that arms supplied by Pakistan were used in operations against Yemen. The Pakistani Ambassador in Cairo is very concerned about its impact in Egypt (1) British Aircraft Corporation Limited's (BAC) desire for government approval to sell arms to Saudi Arabia (2) Enquiry from Saudi Arabia for .303 rifles from BSA Guns Limited and an application for a licence to export.
FO 371/127152

Foreign policy of Saudi Arabia, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Discussion with J F Dulles regarding the upcoming visit of King Saud Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud to the US (1) Efforts of Turkey, as well as other Baghdad Pact powers, to use King Saud's visit to the US as an opportunity to build stronger relations with Saudi Arabia (2) Impressions of Mr Steffen, the Counsellor of the German Legation at Jedda [Jeddah] (3) Report that King Saud is considering calling a congress of Muslim states, and has expressed his support for the Eisenhower Doctrine (4) Summary of a discussion with Harry Kern (5) Comm