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FO 371/163062

Oil, 1962

The file contains correspondence relating to: Conversation between the Political Agent in Dubai A J M Craig and John W Mecom on a possible oil concession from the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi; a question about whether the Trucial States have agreed to pool their oil interests; drafts of the proposed oil concession agreement between Sheikh Saqr and John Mecom; a letter by W M Ballantyne enclosing a draft of the 'Sharjah Income Tax Decree 1962'.

FO 371/174724

Oil: Ras Al Khaimah, 1964

This file contains correspondence relating to: Political agreement between HMG, Union Oil Exploration and Production Company and Southern Natural Gas Company (SNGC) for the oil concession in Ras Al Khaimah, 5 March 1964.

FO 371/163060

Oil, 1962

This file relates to oil concessions in the Trucial States. It contains correspondence concerning: Interest of Cities Service Oil Company and Continental Oil Company in Trucial Coast concessions, especially in Sharjah (1, 4) Need for political agreements between HMG and the companies negotiating concessions with the Rulers of the Trucial States.

FO 371/163061

Oil, 1962

This file relates to oil development in the Trucial States.

FO 371/149087

Oil industry in Trucial States, 1960

This file relates to the oil industry in the Trucial States.

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