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FCO 164/97

Map of the Arabian Peninsula, 1963

This file contains a map of the Arabian Peninsula, labelled in Arabic.

FCO 18/1357

Map of countries in the Middle East and Asia, 1900 - 2000

This file contains an outline map of some countries in the Middle East and those in Asia.

FCO 18/1356

Map of countries in the Middle East and Asia, 1900 - 2000

This file contains an outline map of some countries in the Middle East and those in Asia.

FO 371/99704

Anglo-Saudi aviation concerns, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to negotiations between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on landing and other concessions at Saudi airports; pilgrim flights to Jeddah; efforts to control the pilgrim traffic; agreement for Aden Airways to be the only carrier of British traffic during the 1953 pilgrimage, and a report about an airplane crash with the rescue effort reports.

FO 371/99702

Anglo-Saudi aviation affairs, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to negotiations between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia regarding landing and other concessions at Saudi airports; flights for pilgrims to Jeddah; efforts to control the flow of pilgrims; agreement that Aden Airways will be the only airline serving British passengers during the 1953 pilgrimage.

FCO 18/683

Arabian Peninsula, with historical borders, 1 January 1991 - 31 December 1991

This file contains a map of the Arabian Peninsula, with historical borders.

FO 371/140193

Use of airfields in the Gulf by RAF, 1959

This file contains correspondence relating to the use of airfields in the Gulf by RAF, including the need to develop the airfields in Sharjah, Masirah, and Riyan. It also includes the urgent need for technicians to repair aircraft in Bahrain, Aden, and Muscat, particularly those used by the 152 Squadron.

FCO 8/6946

Proposed visit by Alan Clark, Minister of State for Trade and Industry, to the Arabian Peninsula in February 1989, 1 January 1988 - 31 December 1988

This file contains correspondence relating to the proposed visit by the UK Minister of State for Trade and Industry to the Arabian Peninsula.

FO 371/132621

Diplomatic representation of the UK in the Gulf, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to diplomatic representation of the UK in the Gulf.

FCO 8/6159

Security of Gulf states, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to general security assistance to the Gulf States.

FCO 8/6158

Gulf Heads of Mission Conference, Doha, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to the Gulf Heads of Mission Mini-Conference held in Doha from 14-15 March 1986.

FCO 8/6129

Royal and State visits to and from the Middle East, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to upcoming official visits to and from the Middle East, including those of members of the British Royal Family.

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