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FCO 8/4775

Foreign policy of Saudi Arabia in relation to the Arab-Israeli dispute, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabian diplomacy and the Arab-Israel conflict.

FCO 8/4508

Political relations between Oman and Middle East and Near East countries, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns an agreement between Oman and the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY), and Oman's wider relations with Arab States.

FCO 8/6050

UK defence sales to Saudi Arabia: Tornado aircraft, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns an agreement for Saudi Arabia to buy combat aircraft from the UK.

FCO 8/6039

Relations between Saudi Arabia and Middle Eastern and Near Eastern countries, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabia's relations with the Middle East and regional affairs.

FCO 8/6038

Relations between Saudi Arabia and Middle Eastern and Near Eastern countries, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabia's relations with the Middle East and regional affairs.

FCO 8/5416

Naval mines in the Persian Gulf: possible mine clearance operations, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file relates to naval mines in the Gulf.

FCO 8/4938

Politico-military talks between the UK and the USA, 1983 Jan 01 - 1983 Dec 31

This file concerns UK-US political-military talks in London on 9 May and in Washington, DC on 18-19 October 1983.

DEFE 5/12

Defence Chiefs of Staff Committee: Memoranda, 1948 Aug 2 - Oct 11

This file contains the Defence Chiefs of Staff Committee memoranda from 2 August 1948 to 11 October 1948, concerning global strategy and potential war with the Soviet Union.

FCO 8/1368

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claim of Iran to the Island of Bahrain during the period March 1970.

FCO 8/1756

Oil affairs in Saudi Arabia, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to oil affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during the period January to June 1971.

FCO 8/1693

UK Diplomatic representation in Oman, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is about the diplomatic representation of the UK in Oman, from April to October 1971. It contains correspondence relating to: The potential elevation of the Political Agent to HM Ambassador in Bahrain in the wake of independence, and the question of the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf's relation to the new Ambassador The designation of the Consul General in Muscat D F Hawley as Ambassador in Oman.

FO 371/114768

Proposal for Ruler of Sharjah to visit UK, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: Trucial States Rulers; confirmation that the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi is leaving for Europe in the middle of June and that the British Red Cross would welcome a visit from Sheikh Saqr (1) The Ruler of Sharjah intends to visit Cairo and possibly Italy, France and England (2) Consideration given on whether HMG should entertain the Ruler for the first few days of his stay if he visits the UK (3) Ruler of Sharjah's itinerary (4) Confirmation that the Ruler of Sharjah had bought two horses when he was in Baghda

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