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FO 1016/200

Determination of nationality of Hindus, Muslims, Khojas, Aga Khanis, etc, after passing of British Nationality Act of 1948, 1952

This file relates to the need for individuals who have been British Protected Persons due to their connection with the former Indian States, to establish their citizenship as they are no longer entitled to British protection.
FCO 8/1540

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

This file concerns immigration and residency matters.
AIR 23/649

Landing grounds on Arabian coast, 1932 May-1938 Aug.

This file contains concerns the development of the eastbound air routes which pass along the Gulf and the South Arabian coast towards India and Aden, particularly the search for and development of suitable landing grounds.
FCO 8/1350

Retrocession of United Kingdom jurisdiction over foreign nationals in the Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to: A complication to judicial arrangements in the southern Gulf caused by the ill-health of Judge W J Palmer and the consequent question of the courts closing while Judge Brian Arnold Miller is on leave The question of retroceding jurisdiction over Pakistani and Indian nationals to the Gulf Rulers, a policy which was previously rejected in 1966; and a noted increase in judicial cases involving Pakistanis A request for the extradition to Qatar of Pakistani national Neran Sulaiman, who is wanted by the Qatar State Police on charges of theft

FCO 8/1730

Retrocession of jurisdiction over foreign nationals in Qatar, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is about the retrocession of jurisdiction over foreign nationals in Qatar, January to August 1971. It contains correspondence relating to: The retrocession of jurisdiction over Indian and Pakistani citizens and consular representation, and the urgent requirement for adequate laws, judges, police and prisons prior to retrocession, as well as the Ruler Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani's approval of a Pakistani Consular Agent The Qatar Transfer of Jurisdiction Regulation, 1971 [Queen's Regulation No.
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 8/744

Judiciary, 1967-1968

This file is on legal affairs in Qatar and the retrocession of jurisdiction, June 1967 to October 1968. It contains correspondence relating to: Phased retrocession of jurisdiction beginning with matters relating to traffic in Qatar and the ambiguous status of Pakistanis in Qatar as Muslim citizens of the Commonwealth Qatar Traffic Regulation, 1954 [Queen's Regulation No. 4 of 1954] subsequently amended by Queen's Regulation No. 5 of 1954 and Queen's Regulation No.
FCO 8/1594

Claims of Iran to disputed islands in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part of a sequence of files relating to Iran's claim to the Tunb Islands, disputed with Ras Al Khaimah, and to Abu Musa, disputed with Sharjah, in the Strait of Hormuz.
FCO 8/942

Bahrain's problems with Iran, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file relates to the dispute between Bahrain and Iran in the period of February to March 1969, discussed between HM Embassies in Tehran, Kuwait, and Washington DC, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf, various Political Agencies in the Gulf and the UK’s Mission to the UN.
FCO 8/545

Judiciary, 1968

This file relates to the retrocession of jurisdiction in Bahrain.
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.