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FCO 8/1149

Relations with United Kingdom, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns Qatar’s internal political affairs and its relations with the UK in 1968-69.
FCO 8/1074

Omani internal situation, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns the internal situation in Muscat and Oman.
FCO 8/3928

Aluminium smelters in the United Arab Emirates, 1981 Jan 01 - 1981 Dec 31

This file concerns the aluminium smelter and water desalination plant operated in Dubai by Dubai Aluminium Company Limited (DUBAL).
FCO 8/2363

Commercial and economic relations between United Arab Emirates and UK, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns commercial and economic relations between the UK and the UAE.
FCO 8/600

Commercial export of oil, 1967-1968

This file relates to oil affairs in Muscat and Oman.
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.
FCO 8/109

Trucial States: Abu Dhabi Labour, 1967

This file contains the following regulations, along with related correspondence: Trucial States Transfer of Jurisdiction (Abu Dhabi Labour) Regulation, 1967 Memorandum by Francis Vallat which recommends that the Foreign Secretary allow this regulation Abu Dhabi Labour Law, 1966

FCO 8/70

Labour relations , 1968

This file relates to social, industrial and labour developments in the Gulf, including the subversion of labour.
FCO 8/69

Labour relations , 1967-1968

This file relates to social, industrial and labour developments in the Gulf, including the subversion of labour.
FO 1016/730

Labour laws and workmen's compensation, 1962

This file contains correspondence on: Suggestion from Emile Bustani, the Chairman of the Contracting and Trading Company, regarding the provision for overtime in the new Abu Dhabi labour law Translation of the law Discussion of whether a workman’s compensation law is needed in the Trucial States and in Abu Dhabi

FO 371/168947

Electricity supply, 1963

This file relates to electricity supply in Abu Dhabi. It contains correspondence on: Agreement [copy enclosed] between Engineering Projects Limited (EPL) and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan for the supply of electricity and the formation of Abu Dhabi Electric Supply Company Limited (1) Copies of the concession agreement [one enclosed] for the supply of electricity to Abu Dhabi; the consultant's report of the project including maps [enclosed] and the financing of the project.
FO 371/179925

Chamber of Commerce, 1965

This file contains: Ordinance establishing a chamber of commerce in Dubai, a decree to appoint the constituent committee of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and related correspondence which discusses the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum's intentions and rationale (8) Correspondence relating to the reaction of British and other businesses to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce ordinance and the questions of parallel legislation and compulsory or voluntary membership (9) Correspondence relating to discontent among merchants of Abu Dhabi with the Ruler Sheikh Shakhbut Bin S