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FCO 8/5819

External political affairs of Bahrain, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file relates to Bahrain’s foreign affairs.
FCO 8/2080

Political situation in Qatar, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the political situation in Qatar, covering the period January to December 1973.
FCO 8/2005

Political situation in Oman, 1972 Dec 31 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns domestic and foreign political affairs in Oman.
FCO 8/736

Devaluation of sterling, 1967

This file contains a letter from A J Ward of the Political Agency in Doha to D D Asprey of Commercial Relations and Export Department, Board of Trade on the devaluation of sterling and its effects on banking and trade in Qatar, with a 'List of British Firms which increased their Prices following STG Devaluation'.

FCO 8/725

Muncipal council finally sits, 1968

This file contains a letter from the Political Agent in Qatar R H M Boyle to M S Weir on the first meeting of Doha Municipal Council.

FCO 8/83

Arms control, 1967-1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: Letter from the Political Agent in Bahrain A D Parsons to the Deputy Political Resident in the Persian Gulf H G Balfour-Paul on arms control in Bahrain and retrocession of jurisdiction Letter by Balfour-Paul to M S Weir at Arabian Department, Bahrain, 20 February 1967 Conversation between the Political Agent in Qatar R H M Boyle and the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani on arms control and the Ruler's consideration of the subject Letter from Parsons to Weir urging the separation of discussions about retrocession and arms con
FCO 8/135

Visit by Bob Mellish, minister for Public Building and Works, 1968

This file relates to visa applications and visits to the Gulf by various people.
FO 1016/501

Oman: internal political situation, 1955-1956

This file relates to the situation in Oman following the rebellion.
FCO 8/24

Political relations with Iran, 1967-1968

This file relates to Iranian relations with the Gulf States.
FO 1016/566

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: Situation reports, updates, and telegrams on military matters in Oman.
FO 1016/62

Appointment of a British Adviser to Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah al Thani, ruler of Qatar, 1949 Aug 20-1950 Nov 11

This file relates to the appointment of an advisor to the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani.
FO 371/156690

Regulations on insolvency law in Persian Gulf Sheikhdoms, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to: The case for the introduction of a law of insolvency in the southern Gulf States, and the understanding that such a law will not solve the difficulties of bankruptcy cases (1) Drafts of insolvency regulations for Bahrain, Qatar, Trucial States and Muscat, along with comments and suggested amendments (2-3) The submission for allowance of the insolvency regulations (4) Signed and certified copies of the Bahrain Insolvency Law Regulation, 1961; the Trucial States Insolvency Law Regulation, 1961; and the Muscat Insolvency Law Regulation, 1