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FCO 8/938

Bahrain's problems with Iran, 1968 Jan 01-1968 Dec 31

This file relates to the dispute between Bahrain and Iran in the period of October and December 1968, discussed between HM Embassy in Tehran, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf, various Political Agencies in the Gulf and the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
FO 1016/832

End of British Bank of Middle East monopoly in Dubai, 1966 Jan 01 - 1966 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to: Conversation between S J Black and Abdulla Al Ghurair on the establishment of the Oman Bank in Ras Al Khaimah and the likelihood that the Ruler Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi's account at British Bank of the Middle East can no longer be monitored; the departure of Majed Ghurair to Beirut for discussions on staff for the proposed branch Note from the Vice President of Habib Bank (Overseas) Limited G A Mirza to the Commercial Officer (Trucial States) informing him of the establishment of a branch of the Bank at Sharjah Meeting between

FO 371/179905

Internal political situation: overthrow of Ruler of Sharjah, 1965

This file contains correspondence relating to: A conversation between Minister of State George Thomson and the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi on 13 May 1965, reported by Al Gomhuria of Cairo; a request for information on the movements and intentions of Sheikh Saqr and his son; a letter of protest from the Committee for the Rights of Oman to the Secretary of State; a report on a mass rally held in support of Sheikh Saqr as the 'legitimate' ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Saqr's accusation that HMG is pursuing a policy of 'divide and rule' in the Emirate; a letter from Bob

FO 371/109810

Reports on the Kuwait Administration: activities of subversive elements in Kuwait; work of the Higher Executive Committee, 1954

This file contains correspondence relating to: Discussion around the ways in which British influence could be introduced to the Kuwait administration, including: a request for information on the organisation of the Kuwait Government; a copy of the list of overseas staff of the Government and contractors [enclosed]; a list of the principal officials of Kuwait; Political Resident in the Persian Gulf B A B Burrows's suggestion of 'patient opportunism' as the best method; and consideration of British involvement in the succession (1-2, 4-6) Discussion of elections for government department
FO 371/148914

Internal Political Situation: Qatar, 1960

This file relates to the political situation in Qatar. It contains correspondence on: Visit of the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani to Lebanon.
FO 371/148913

Internal Political Situation: Qatar, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to: Visit of the Political Agent in Doha J C Moberly to Zubarah (1) Dispute between Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani over the succession in Qatar (2) Need to take action over the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani's lack of action in furthering financial reform and settling the succession question.