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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.

FCO 18/683

Arabian Peninsula, with historical borders, 1 January 1991 - 31 December 1991

This file contains a map of the Arabian Peninsula, with historical borders.

FCO 18/412

Oman, 1 January 1982 - 31 December 1982

This file contains a map of Oman.

FO 371/140193

Use of airfields in the Gulf by RAF, 1959

This file contains correspondence relating to the use of airfields in the Gulf by RAF, including the need to develop the airfields in Sharjah, Masirah, and Riyan. It also includes the urgent need for technicians to repair aircraft in Bahrain, Aden, and Muscat, particularly those used by the 152 Squadron.

FCO 8/7274

Proposed visit by Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, to Yemen Arab Republic and Oman in February 1989, 1 January 1988 - 31 December 1988

This file contains correspondence relating to the proposed visit by Prince Edward to the Yemen Arab Republic and Oman.

FCO 8/6946

Proposed visit by Alan Clark, Minister of State for Trade and Industry, to the Arabian Peninsula in February 1989, 1 January 1988 - 31 December 1988

This file contains correspondence relating to the proposed visit by the UK Minister of State for Trade and Industry to the Arabian Peninsula.

FO 371/148893

US consular representation in Aden, Muscat and Oman, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to the appointment of a new American Consular Representative in Aden, Muscat and Oman.

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 8/6158

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.

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