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FCO 8/2574

External relations of Saudi Arabia, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the external relations of Saudi Arabia.
FCO 8/5634

Relations between Qatar and the UK, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns Qatar’s relations with the UK. It contains letters, correspondence and memoranda relating to: A cutting in the Times, stating that the British Council’s operations in the Gulf may be at risk as a result of the £1.2 million cut in its budget The Amir of Qatar Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani’s visit to the UK, during which he donated £250,000 to a cancer research clinic in London The British Museum’s wish for Qatar to pay towards the rehousing of some of their Arabian antiques.
FCO 8/3480

British Bank of the Middle East, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the operations of the British Bank in the Middle East (BBME).
FCO 8/2350

Oil affairs in Saudi Arabia, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file relates to oil affairs in Saudi Arabia in the context of the Arab oil embargo following the 1973 Six-Day War, and its relations with the Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO). It contains correspondence concerning: Meetings and discussions between HMG officials and US officials over Saudi oil policy, and in particular the meetings with the US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia J E Akins.
FCO 8/736

Devaluation of sterling, 1967

This file contains a letter from A J Ward of the Political Agency in Doha to D D Asprey of Commercial Relations and Export Department, Board of Trade on the devaluation of sterling and its effects on banking and trade in Qatar, with a 'List of British Firms which increased their Prices following STG Devaluation'.

FCO 8/645

UK: sterling reserves, 1967-1968

This file relates to the financial crisis of sterling and its impact in Kuwait on the financial and banking system.
FO 371/168755

Kuwait investment in Arab countries, 1963

This file relates to investment and finance in and by Kuwait.