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T 317/512

Persian Gulf currency: new currency for littoral States of East Arabia, copy of Arabian Gulf Currency Agreement 1965 and copy of Qatar/Dubai Currency Agreement 1966, 1964

This file contains correspondence relating to a new currency for the littoral States of East Arabia. It includes a copy of Arabian Gulf Currency Agreement 1965 and a copy of Qatar/Dubai Currency Agreement of 1966. It includes bilingual draft agreements.
FO 93/137

PERSIAN GULF STATES, 1820 - 1971

This file contains the following treaties and agreements related to the Gulf: Treaty of Darin between the UK and Ibn Saud, signed on 26 December 1915 (1) Treaty between the UK and the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Abdulla Bin Jasim Al Thani, signed on 3 November 1916 (2) Letter from the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf Percy Cox to the Ruler of Qatar concerning the treaty of 3 November 1916 and the text of an announcement by the Ruler of Qatar prohibiting the illegal arms trade inside his territory (3) Treaty between the UK and the Ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Mubarak Al Sabah Al Saba
PREM 13/2209

MIDDLE EAST. Future of bases in Mediterranean and Middle East following defence expenditure review: forces and facilities in Persian Gulf, 1965 Jun 01-1968 Sep 30

This file concerns Britain’s intention to withdraw from the Gulf in 1971.
FCO 8/1563

Formation of United Arab Emirates, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part 'L' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates and an agreement in principle to establish the United Arab Emirate (UAE) reached by six Rulers.
FCO 8/1535

Trucial Oman Scouts redundancy scheme, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file relates to the redundancy scheme for the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS). It contains correspondence on: The need to have a redundancy scheme ready in case the Rulers of the Union of Arab Emirates fail to agree a Union defence force A draft redundancy scheme and estimates of potential costs A request from Bahrain to approve a redundancy scheme.

FCO 8/1534

Trucial Oman Scouts Budget, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file relates to the finances of the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS).
FO 1016/829

Foreign exchange control in Trucial States, 1966 Jan 01 - 1966 Dec 31

This file concerns currency exchange control for sterling.
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 8/654

Kuwait liaison team, 1967

This file relates to UK military assistance to Kuwait, and in particular the Kuwait Liaison Team (KLT).
FCO 8/677

UK commitment to 1970/1971, 1967-1968

This file contains correspondence concerning: Minutes of the 62nd meeting of the Planning Committee on defence expenditure studies for the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO), relating to Cyprus, the Gulf, Sharjah and Kuwait Paper on 'The Kuwait Commitment in the Period to 1970-71' to be circulated at the meeting Telegram from Ambassador G N Jackson to M S Weir on the Kuwait commitment Letter from Jackson to T F Brenchley on HMG's commitment to the defence of Kuwait, including views of the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah, Prime Minister Sheikh Jabir Al Ahmad Al Sabah and Minist
FCO 8/892

Dubai off-shore oil concessions and harbour project, 1967

This file relates to Dubai offshore oil concessions.
FCO 8/66

Persian Gulf currency, 1967

This file relates to currency in the Gulf.