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FCO 8/1639

Political situation in Bahrain, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to the internal political and security situation in Bahrain.
FCO 8/978

Future of military installations, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file is part B of a two-part sequence relating to the future of British military assets in the Gulf after withdrawal.
FCO 8/977

Future of military installations, 1968 Jan 01-1968 Dec 31

This file is part A of a two-part sequence relating to the future of British military assets in the Gulf after withdrawal.
FCO 8/973

Defence and Overseas Policy (Official) Committee, sub committee on problems of Persian Gulf, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file relates to the development of Bahrain International Airport (BIA) at Muharraq and the funding of the Bahrain National Guard (BNG) in anticipation of the planned British withdrawal from the Gulf.
FCO 8/77

British Forces Broadcasting Service, 1967-1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: Proposal for the establishment of British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) in the Gulf and its relationship to the pre-existing Forces Radio Sharjah and the future of its personnel Agreement between the British Commander-in-Chief Middle East and Political Resident in the Persian Gulf R S Crawford on practical steps towards the institution of BFBS, January 1967 Opposition of the Ruler of Bahrain Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa to the establishment of a relay station at Muharraq to enable reception of BBC World Service programmes; a let
FCO 8/135

Visit by Bob Mellish, minister for Public Building and Works, 1968

This file relates to visa applications and visits to the Gulf by various people.
FO 1016/699

Land for new airport, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to the construction of a new civil airport terminal at Muharraq, Bahrain, and the drafting of an agreement for it to be leased to HMG.
FO 1016/698

Land for new airport, 1961

This file concerns the civil and military airfields at Muharraq, Bahrain, in particular ownership and use of land. It contains correspondence relating to: Transfer of land from the British military back to the Government of Bahrain to expand the civil airport Leasing of land for aerials and radio installations Construction of sports facilities at the RAF base This file also contains: Press release on the opening of the new civil air terminal Sketch maps of the airfield in Arabic

FO 1016/695

Status of UK armed forces, 1961

This file concerns the legal status of the British armed forces and US Navy personnel in Bahrain in the event of a transfer of jurisdiction.
FO 1016/439

Bahrain movement for representational government, 1955

This file relates to the political movement in Bahrain for representative Government.
FO 1016/386

Bahrain: political situation, 1955

This file relates to actions taken by the people of Bahrain, particularly represented by the High Executive Committee [Higher Executive Committee] (HEC), in response to lack of progress in Bahrain on the issues of health, education and the courts.
FO 1016/67

Qatar oil concessions, 1949 Oct 23-1950 Dec 18

This file relates to oil company operations in Bahrain and Qatar.