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FCO 8/70

Labour relations , 1968

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

FO 1016/425

Abu-Dhabi Development Co Ltd, 1955

This file relates to the foundation of the Abu Dhabi Development Company Limited by the firm Chandler Brothers, Colwill & How of Liverpool and its subsequent operations. It contains correspondence concerning: Drawing up of an agreement between the Chandler Brothers' firm and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan to found the Abu Dhabi Development Company; and subsequent issues with the monopoly clauses within the agreement.

FO 371/109946

Labour legislation in the Persian Gulf: Employers Liability Ordinance, 1954

This file contains correspondence relating to: Compilation of labour legislation in force in the Middle East by the International Labour Office.

FO 371/109947

Formation of Trade Unions in Persian Gulf: strikes in Kuwait, 1954

This file contains correspondence relating to: Investigation into the identity and nationality of Ashraf Kamal after he made a speech at the World Federation of Trade Unions Congress in Vienna (1) Strike of Indian and Pakistani artisans living in the Jiwan Camp, Kuwait.

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