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FCO 8/2219

Political relations between Oman and Iran, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns relations between Oman and Iran.
FCO 8/69

Labour relations , 1967-1968

This file relates to social, industrial and labour developments in the Gulf, including the subversion of labour.
FO 1016/588

The Bahrain Transfer of Jurisdiction Regulations 1957, 1956-1957

This file relates to the transfer of jurisdiction over certain Middle East nationals from HMG to the Ruler of Bahrain.
FO 1016/585

The Bahrain Transfer of Jurisdiction Regulations 1957, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Arrangements to transfer to the Ruler of Bahrain’s jurisdiction, people living in Bahrain who are from: Libya, Tunisia, Indonesia, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Afghanistan, Sudan, Jordan, Egypt, Aden Protectorate, French Somaliland Protectorate, Italian Trust Territory of Somalia and stateless persons of Palestinian origin 'Bahrain Transfer of Jurisdiction Regulation, 1957’ Parliamentary question from Mr Warbey regarding the extent of HMG’s jurisdiction over the citizens of Bahrain Discussion and interpretation of the use of the
FO 1016/467

Bahrain: internal political situation, 1956

This file relates to the internal political situation in Bahrain.
FO 371/168660

Legal jurisdiction in Persian Gulf states, 1963

This file contains correspondence relating to: Summary of the case of the barrister K V Abraham and his residence permit in Bahrain; the possible association between Abraham and Arthur Guinness, Son & Company in Manama, a request by J P Tripp for the extension of Abraham's residence permit in Bahrain; the departure of Abraham from Bahrain without engaging in any legal proceedings (21, 29, 34, 39) Case involving an assistant of Abu Dhabi Marine Areas Limited (ADMA) and a citizen of Aden (22) Meeting between the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi (23)
FO 371/149108

Jurisdiction in Trucial States, 1960

This file contains: Account by D F Hawley of his discussion with the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan regarding HMG's proposals concerning jurisdiction (20) Correspondence regarding the preparation of amending legislation relating to jurisdiction in Abu Dhabi and the question of whether to make the legislation apply to the other Trucial States as well.
FO 371/168863

Courts and trials, 1963

This file contains correspondence relating to: Discussion of the labour, commercial register and companies laws in Qatar and agreement to the adoption of Kuwait-style QR regarding the labour law. The decree of the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani on the Commercial Registration Organization (16) Request for authority to brief B A Miller of Ballantyne and Miller for the Crown at the same fee he would have received for defence in the trial of Pervaiz Iqbal. Miller's reluctance to act as prosecuting counsel and possible terms of agreement.
FO 371/179745

Employment of Jordanian judges and teachers in Persian Gulf, 1965

This file contains correspondence on the benefits of encouraging Gulf Rulers to employ Jordanian over Egyptian judges and teachers in the lower Gulf States (1).

FO 371/126911

Political relations between States in Persian Gulf and Jordan, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Egyptian propaganda spread by Jordan nationals in the Gulf and a request that the Jordan Government be approached to prevent people who might be expected to make anti-Hussein propaganda from leaving the country (1) Jordanian extremists in the Gulf and the need for a good conduct certificate before visas are granted (2) Jordan's intention to establish a consulate-general in Kuwait and question whether it is agreeable to HMG. Reasons given as to why Britain oppose this proposal.