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FCO 8/1540

Control of entry into Trucial States, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns immigration and residency matters.
FCO 8/1636

Consular representation in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns the introduction of foreign consular representation in the Gulf.
FCO 8/1635

Consular representation in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns the introduction of foreign consular representation in the Gulf.
FCO 8/68

Persian Gulf currency, 1967-1968

This file relates to currency in the Gulf.
FCO 8/67

Persian Gulf currency, 1967

This file relates to currency in the Gulf.
FCO 8/66

Persian Gulf currency, 1967

This file relates to currency in the Gulf.
FO 1016/116

Slave trade, 1950 Jan 6-Dec 6

This file relates to the slave trade in Kuwait.
FO 371/168659

Legal jurisdiction in Persian Gulf states, 1963

This file relates to legal cases and jurisdiction in the Gulf.
FO 371/163051

Enquiry into sinking of British liner "Dara', 1962

This file relates to a formal investigation into the sinking of MV Dara, owned by the British India Steam Navigation Company Limited. More than 200 people died in the incident on 8-9 April 1961 near Dubai.
FO 371/156768

Internal political situation, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to: The Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani's views on handing over Omani prisoners to the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum; the suggestion that the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur should request the transfer; and the legal position on the situation (161, 165-166, 168, 170, 174, 176-177 ) Support by Saudi Arabia for Omani rebels and the US State Department's representations to the Saudi Government (162) Meetings with Abdul Rahim on 20-21 July 1961; and his proposed arrest (163, 167) Propaganda by Omani

FO 371/126983

Police forces in Dubai, Qatar, Kuwait, Muscat and Oman: Trucial Oman Scouts, 1957

This file concerns the police forces in the Gulf. It contains correspondence relating to: Plans for the expansion of the Dubai Police Force.
FO 371/179778

Legal matters in Persian Gulf, 1965

This file relates to legal matters and jurisdiction in the Gulf. It contains: Comments on Judge of the Chief Court of the Persian Gulf Sir John Whyatt's memorandum on legal reform in the Gulf Sheikhdoms (1) Whyatt's Annual Review on the administration of justice in the Gulf Sheikhdoms for 1964, and his subsequent supplementary report. The appendices include: analysis of criminal cases; and details of appeals heard.