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FCO 164/97

Map of the Arabian Peninsula, 1963

This file contains a map of the Arabian Peninsula, labelled in Arabic.

FCO 18/1357

Map of countries in the Middle East and Asia, 1900 - 2000

This file contains an outline map of some countries in the Middle East and those in Asia.

FCO 18/1356

Map of countries in the Middle East and Asia, 1900 - 2000

This file contains an outline map of some countries in the Middle East and those in Asia.

FO 371/99704

Anglo-Saudi aviation concerns, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to negotiations between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on landing and other concessions at Saudi airports; pilgrim flights to Jeddah; efforts to control the pilgrim traffic; agreement for Aden Airways to be the only carrier of British traffic during the 1953 pilgrimage, and a report about an airplane crash with the rescue effort reports.

FO 371/99703

Anglo-Saudi aviation concerns, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to Anglo-Saudi Arabia negotiations for landing and other concessions at Saudi airports; pilgrim flights to Jeddah; attempts to regulate the pilgrim traffic; agreement for Aden Airways to be sole carriers of British traffic during 1953 pilgrimage, and some violations of the regulations in the Saudi Arabia airport.

FCO 28/5366

Soviet influence in the Gulf, 1 January 1983 - 31 December 1983

This file contains correspondence relating to the relations of Soviet Union with Gulf States, and particularly with Oman, and a paper on Soviet policy towards Iran, Iraq, the Gulf States, the Arabian Peninsula, and Afghanistan. It also contains documents on future actions at the UN concerning the threat to shipping in the Gulf.

FCO 8/6159

Security of Gulf states, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to general security assistance to the Gulf States.

FCO 8/6158

Gulf Heads of Mission Conference, Doha, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to the Gulf Heads of Mission Mini-Conference held in Doha from 14-15 March 1986.

FCO 8/6129

Royal and State visits to and from the Middle East, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to upcoming official visits to and from the Middle East, including those of members of the British Royal Family.

FCO 8/6128

Middle East Department (MED): staff travel and duty tours, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to the travel of Middle East Department staff and duty tours throughout the Middle East.

FCO 8/6127

Private visits from the UK to the Middle East, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to private visits of British Officials to the Middle East.

FCO 8/6119

Christianity in the Middle East, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to Christianity in the Middle East, including a report and memorandum entitled "Christian Worship in the Arabian Peninsula".

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