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FCO 8/5967

Ministerial, official and private visits from Qatar to the UK, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns visits and relations between Qatar and the UK.
FCO 8/1617

Extension of territorial boundaries in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file contains three Iranian laws printed in the Echo of Iran, including: the 'Law for the Determination of the Extent of Coastal Waters and Government Control of the Seas', July 1934; 'Amendment to the Law for Determination of the Extent of Coastal Waters and Government Control of the Seas', April 1959; and 'Law for Exploration and Exploitation of Natural Resources in the Iranian Continental Shelf', June 1955.
FO 1016/910

Territorial issues relating to the Persian Gulf Islands (Abu Musa and the Tunbs), 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns the disputed Abu Musa and Tunb Islands (which are held by Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah respectively but claimed by Iran) and attempts to reach a settlement on this dispute before the imminent British military withdrawal from the Gulf.
FO 371/156768

Internal political situation, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to: The Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani's views on handing over Omani prisoners to the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum; the suggestion that the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur should request the transfer; and the legal position on the situation (161, 165-166, 168, 170, 174, 176-177 ) Support by Saudi Arabia for Omani rebels and the US State Department's representations to the Saudi Government (162) Meetings with Abdul Rahim on 20-21 July 1961; and his proposed arrest (163, 167) Propaganda by Omani