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FCO 164/26

Trucial States: frontiers, 1 May 1952 - 31 May 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to the settlement of the inter-Trucial States boundaries. It includes study reports, telegrams, minutes and notes exchanged by the British Political Agents and Residents with the Foreign Office for the amicable settlement of the internal frontiers of the Trucial States.

FCO 164/85

United Arab Emirates: guidelines for the public security liaison office, July 1971

This file contains correspondence relating to the legal guidelines of the Public Security Liaison Office in the Trucial States (United Arab Emirates).

FCO 8/1562

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 8/1227

Fujairah development, 1968 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns development schemes in Fujairah.
FCO 8/1264

Fujairah police, 1968 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns the establishment of a police force by the Ruler of Fujairah Sheikh Mohammad Bin Hamad Al Sharqi to counter internal threats. It contains correspondence relating to the arrival of personnel from Abu Dhabi to take up policing duties in Fujairah and begin training a local force and the acquisition of arms for the force.

FCO 8/1245

Ras al Khaimah Defence Force, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file relates to the proposed establishment of a Ras Al Khaimah Defence Force.
FCO 8/866

Development of Fujairah: people of dubious character attempting to cash-in on development of kingdom, 1967-1968

This file concerns development in Fujairah.
FCO 8/865

Development of Fujairah: people of dubious character attempting to cash-in on development of kingdom, 1967

This file concerns development in Fujairah.
FCO 8/863

Harbour development and water survey, 1968

This file concerns development in the Trucial States.
FCO 8/938

Bahrain's problems with Iran, 1968 Jan 01-1968 Dec 31

This file relates to the dispute between Bahrain and Iran in the period of October and December 1968, discussed between HM Embassy in Tehran, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf, various Political Agencies in the Gulf and the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
FCO 8/550

Amendments to regulations, 1967-1968

This file contains correspondence and memoranda relating to: Bahrain Alcoholic Drinks Regulation, 1954, problems of drunkenness and violence, and the Gulf Aviation Company Limited Rest House Bahrain Alcoholic Drinks (Amendment) Regulation, 1967 Bahrain Traffic (Amendment) (No.
FCO 8/144

Minister of State's visit, 1967

This file contains correspondence and records of meetings relating to the visit to the Gulf by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Goronwy Roberts on 1-8 November 1967. The main purpose of the visit was to: Reassure the Rulers about HMG's policy towards the Gulf and that Britain would maintain its political and military presence in the region until the Gulf States are able to ensure their own independent existence Encourage cooperation amongst the Gulf States Urge the Rulers to expedite modernisation of their administrations and to expand popular participation.