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VID B000772/1

Abu Dhabi Airport in 1966, 1966

Video of Abu Dhabi Airfield, the first airport in Abu Dhabi, and its replacement, Abu Dhabi International Airport, now known as Al Bateen Executive Airport. Arabic narration. 

RBLS AABNA/1

Photographs by Abdulla Al Balushi, 1976 - 1981

Photographs of people, events, schools and buildings taken by Abdulla Al Balushi in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

RBLS AIR/1

Aerial views of Abu Dhabi, 1949-1974, 1949 - 1974

Aerial photographs of the Corniche, Qasr Al Hosn, airports and residential areas in Abu Dhabi, 1949-1974.

RBLS QE79/1

Queen Elizabeth II visits the UAE in 1979, 24-25 February 1979

Videos and photographs of Queen Elizabeth II in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai during her official visit to the UAE in February, 1979. Videos have natural or no sound. 

FCO 8/3522

British Embassy in the United Arab Emirates, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This relates to the affairs of the British Embassy in the UAE. It contains correspondence concerning: The posting of an archivist to the Embassy A note on the change of telephone numbers in Abu Dhabi The British Ambassador D A Roberts’s leave arrangements The telegram arrangements for the Embassy, taking into account the unique situation of it being present in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai

FCO 8/3519

Oil production in the United Arab Emirates, including possible pipelines, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the oil affairs of the UAE.
FCO 8/3518

UK arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the UK’s arms sales to the UAE. It contains correspondence concerning: The efforts by HMG to get the UAE to agree to a contract for Hawk aircraft in preference to the French Alphajet.
FCO 8/3517

UK arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the UK’s arms sales to the UAE. It contains correspondence concerning: The sale of Chieftain tanks to Abu Dhabi. It includes: the discussions with Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; an article in the Middle East Economic Digest on the UAE’s interest in expanding its armoured division; and possible US interest and bids in this area The UAE’s intent to purchase aircraft, with the interest of the British Aerospace (BAE) in bidding for the contract.
FCO 8/3509

Relations between the United Arab Emirates and UK, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the political, commercial, and cultural relations between the UK and the UAE.
FCO 8/3508

UK/UAE Joint Committee, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the activities and meetings of the UK-UAE Joint Committee. It contains correspondence and records of meetings and conversations, concerning: UK-UAE cooperation in the field of information, particularly possible training from the BBC for UAE television and radio staff The arrangements for the Joint Committee meeting in Abu Dhabi in January 1980, with the UK delegation led by Minister of State Douglas Hurd.
FO 371/185209

Universal Postal Union: Bahrain-Abu Dhabi-Qatar, 1966

This file relates to the representation of the Gulf States in the Universal Postal Union (UPU). It contains correspondence concerning Gulf States registering with the UPU: Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. It includes discussion of the issue of the responsibility of the UK for the international commitments of these states. It also includes the exchanges of letters and consultations with the Rulers on this matter (4).

FO 371/157034

Trade, 1961

This file relates to trade and business in the Trucial States.