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FO 371/98853

King Ibn Saud's succession, and Saudi Royals foreign visits, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to speculation over who would succeed King Ibn Saud in the event of his death, an invitation to Prince Abdulla Bin Faisal to visit London and reports of the detailed visits and lists of the hosts and guests of each visit, also it contains reports of other royal figures visiting the United States and Mexico.
FO 371/179744

Iranian policy in Persian Gulf, 1965

This file relates to Iran’s policy in the Gulf, and its relationship with the Arab States. It contains briefs, records of meetings and correspondence concerning: Iranian immigration in the Gulf and the demography of Iranian populations in the Gulf States (1) The Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s visit to the UK, and his meeting with the Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart.
FCO 8/5054

External political affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 1983 Jan 01 - 1983 Dec 31

This file relates to the foreign relations of the UAE.
FCO 8/4299

VIP facilities at London airports for visitors from the Middle East, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns the introduction of restrictions to the lists of persons entitled to use the VIP facilities at Heathrow Airport.
FCO 8/2572

Political situation in Saudi Arabia, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the political situation in Saudi Arabia.
FCO 8/4304

Banking in the Persian Gulf, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns banking in the Gulf, during the period January to December 1982.
FO 1016/185

Slavery in Persian Gulf states, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to: A list of 29 slaves, including their place of origin, who were issued manumission certificates in Bahrain and Sharjah in 1951 A list of nine unsettled manumission cases, including the names of the complainant and accused slaver The Political Agencies' assessment of domestic slavery on the Trucial Coast, Kuwait and Bahrain A statement by Mubarak Bin Obaid on behalf of his stepson Sawayah Bin Khamis who was kidnapped aged 14 (by Harashish Al Mansouri, Weld al Haram Al Amri, and Ali Yawaihi Al Amri) near Umm Al Quwain and a sworn depositi
FO 464/71

Saudi Arabia: internal cohesion in Saudi Arabia, 1966 Jul 01 - 1966 Jul 31

This file contains a memorandum by the Foreign Office and Commonwealth Relations Office Joint Research Department concerning internal cohesion in Saudi Arabia and threats to the survival of the Saudi regime.
FCO 8/6065

Saudi Arabia: media matters, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file relates to Saudi Arabia's relations with the media, both domestic and international.
FCO 8/5816

Bahrain: annual review for 1984, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file contains the annual review and calendar of events for Bahrain for 1984, sent by the British Ambassador F S E Trew to the Foreign Secretary Geoffrey Howe. It also includes related correspondence discussing elements of the review, including oil, defence sales interests, trade, the economy, societal dissent, the causeway to Saudi Arabia, the Shia in Bahrain, drugs and the situation of the Ruling Family.

FCO 8/5766

Saudi Arabia: sensitivities regarding representation in UK media, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file relates to the sensitivities of Saudi Arabia to its representation in the media in the UK.
FCO 8/813

Royal family, 1967-1968

This file concerns the Saudi Arabian Royal Family.