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FCO 8/1630

Policy on Police and Special Branches in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns plans for Trucial States policing following British withdrawal.
FCO 8/1258

Sharjah, Ajman and Umm al Qaiwain income tax decrees, 1968 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file contains the Ajman, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain income tax decrees, dated 7 September 1968, in Arabic and English. It also contains correspondence relating to their construction and production.

FO 1016/827

Trucial States development schemes, 1967 Jan 01 - 1967 Dec 31

This file relates to development in the Trucial States.
FCO 8/959

United Kingdom policy, country assessment sheets, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file contains country assessment sheets for: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen Arab Republic, People’s Republic of South Yemen and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman; and for the British Protected States of Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.

FCO 8/868

Banks and establishment of Bank of Oman, 1967-1968

This file concerns banking in the Trucial States. It contains correspondence on: Establishment of a branch of the Bank Saderat Iran in Ajman Establishment of a branch of the Bank of Oman in Dubai by the Al Ghurair family Proposals for the establishment of a branch of the Bank of Oman in Abu Dhabi, and HMG's caution with regards to the venture Articles of Association of the Bank of Oman Question of the proliferation of banks in Dubai after the discovery of oil Unsuccessful request of the National Bank of Dubai to exchange sterling into foreign currency

FCO 8/895

Sharjah: Ajman and Umm al Qawain oil concessions, 1967-1968

This file relates to oil concessions in Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain.
FO 1016/840

Trucial States: water resources; with hydrological and groundwater survey, 1965 Jan 01 - 1965 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to: Permission for aerial photographs of the Buraimi area to be shared with I L Ward of Sir William Halcrow & Partners Limited to conduct a planned hydrological survey of the Trucial States Services rendered by Halcrow for the preliminary hydrological and groundwater survey 'Trucial States Hydrological & Groundwater Survey Interim Report 1965', dated March 1965 'Trucial States Hydrological & Groundwater Survey Expenditure on Counterpart Services' Authorisation given to Halcrow to proceed with the planned survey on the underst
FO 1016/832

End of British Bank of Middle East monopoly in Dubai, 1966 Jan 01 - 1966 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to: Conversation between S J Black and Abdulla Al Ghurair on the establishment of the Oman Bank in Ras Al Khaimah and the likelihood that the Ruler Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi's account at British Bank of the Middle East can no longer be monitored; the departure of Majed Ghurair to Beirut for discussions on staff for the proposed branch Note from the Vice President of Habib Bank (Overseas) Limited G A Mirza to the Commercial Officer (Trucial States) informing him of the establishment of a branch of the Bank at Sharjah Meeting between

FO 1016/405

UK policy and responsibilities towards Trucial States, 1955

This file contains: Political Agent in Dubai J P Tripp’s impressions of the Trucial States. It includes his analysis of the conditions in the states and their impact on HMG’s attempts at development; and an assessment of the annual revenue of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah Related correspondence from Political Resident in the Persian Gulf B A B Burrows

FO 371/179917

UK aid: Trucial States Development Fund, 1965

This file contains correspondence relating to efforts to counter the growing influence of the Arab League in the Trucial States.
FO 371/163065

Oil, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to: Information about the Perkins Oil Company, as well as other companies seeking a concession in the Trucial States (81, 87, 92) Question of Abu Dhabi's boundaries with Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and the effect of these on the operations of the Abu Dhabi Petroleum Company Limited (ADPC) (82, 91) Correspondence and documentation relating to the awarding of oil concessions to John W Mecom in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah (83-85, 88, 90, 95, 98) Defining of the seabed boundaries of the Trucial States (86) Request for

FO 371/185535

Political relations: UN, 1966

This file contains correspondence relating to the visit of the Regional Director of the United Nations Technical Assistance Board Hasan Mohammad Hasan to the Rulers of Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman, Sharjah and Dubai. He discussed how the United Nations could help with their development projects. The Rulers agreed to send Hasan a list of their individual requirements, which were primarily in the fields of health and education. It also includes discussion of the financing arrangements.