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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.
CAB 134/2344

Official Committee on the Middle East: Meetings 1-5; Papers 1-18, 1960 Jan-Nov

This file contains memoranda for the Official Committee on the Middle East’s minutes of meetings from 19 January 1960 to 1 November 1960.
CAB 134/2342

Official Committee on the Middle East: Papers: 29-58, 1958 May-Dec

This file contains memoranda for the Official Committee on the Middle East’s minutes of meetings from 21 May 1958 to 19 December 1958.
PREM 13/2209

MIDDLE EAST. Future of bases in Mediterranean and Middle East following defence expenditure review: forces and facilities in Persian Gulf, 1965 Jun 01-1968 Sep 30

This file concerns Britain’s intention to withdraw from the Gulf in 1971.
FCO 8/5809

Private visits from the UK to the Gulf, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns the visits of politicians, officials and other notable figures from the UK to the Gulf.
FCO 8/3442

Relations between Gulf states and the EEC: EEC/Gulf dialogue, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the idea of increased cooperation between the European Economic Community (EEC) and the Gulf, promoted by West Germany and the US.
FCO 8/1563

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 8/1994

Budget of Kuwait 1973-1974, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the budget of the Government of Kuwait for 1973-74. It contains an English translation of the budget, and correspondence relating to: HM Ambassador to Kuwait A J Wilton’s report concerning the budget The effects of Kuwait’s financial surplus upon international financial stability The reliance of the Kuwaiti economy on oil and the question of developing alternative sources of revenue Kuwait’s financial assistance to other Arab States, particularly Jordan, and towards a proposed union between Egypt and Libya

FCO 8/1658

Political relations between Kuwait and Sudan, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to visits to Kuwait by Sudanese officials.
FCO 8/1655

Political situation in Kuwait, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to the political situation in Kuwait.
FCO 8/679

Arab-Israeli situation: possible attacks against Kuwait by Israel. Kuwait response, 1967

This file relates to Kuwait's response during the Six-Day War.
FCO 8/677

UK commitment to 1970/1971, 1967-1968

This file contains correspondence concerning: Minutes of the 62nd meeting of the Planning Committee on defence expenditure studies for the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO), relating to Cyprus, the Gulf, Sharjah and Kuwait Paper on 'The Kuwait Commitment in the Period to 1970-71' to be circulated at the meeting Telegram from Ambassador G N Jackson to M S Weir on the Kuwait commitment Letter from Jackson to T F Brenchley on HMG's commitment to the defence of Kuwait, including views of the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah, Prime Minister Sheikh Jabir Al Ahmad Al Sabah and Minist