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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).

FCO 8/875

Trucial States stamps, 1967

This file contains: Request to the General Post Office for the secondment of a postal official for the position of Accountant General in the Dubai Post Office, including a draft terms of service Wish of the Ruler of Umm Al Quwain Sheikh Ahmad Bin Rashid Al Mu'alla to know whether a British firm would be interested in his stamp concession, with the current agreement with US dealer Finbar Kelly due for renewal; and the Board of Trade's decision to approach three firms: Harrison & Sons Limited; Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited; and Bradbury Wilkinson & Company Limited Rule
FO 371/163059

Postal service, 1962

This file relates to postal services in the Trucial States. It contains correspondence concerning: Note on the possible transfer of control of the Dubai Post Office to the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum [enclosed] and questions of international services, income, advisors and the production of stamps.