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FCO 8/5503

Relations between Oman and the UK, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns Britain’s relations with Oman and the region.
FO 464/29

Arabia: Geneva meeting of the Buraimi Arbitral Tribunal, September 1955, 1955 Sep 01 - 1955 Sep 30

This file contains the records of the proceedings of the meetings of the Buraimi Arbitration Tribunal, held from 11-15 September 1955 in Geneva, and involving the UK (on behalf of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman) and Saudi Arabia.
FO 464/45

Arabia: Buraimi; brief for the UK Delegation to the United Nations, 1956 Jan 01 - 1956 Dec 31

This file relates to the Buraimi frontier dispute. It contains a 'Brief for the UK Delegation to the UN'. It is divided into the following sections: Annex A: Summary of negotiations with the Saudi Arabian Government from 1922-1955 Annex B: Note on HMG's special position in the Gulf Annex C: Note on the Imamate of Oman Annex D: Analysis of Saudi documents taken after the re-occupation of Buraimi in October 1955 Annex E: Documents connected with the proceedings of the Arbitral Tribunal at Geneva Annex F: Texts of official notes and treaties Annex G: Blockade of Hamasa.

FCO 8/1370

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claims of Iran to the Island of Bahrain from April to May 1970.
FCO 8/1368

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claim of Iran to the Island of Bahrain during the period March 1970.
FCO 8/1367

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claim of Iran to the Island of Bahrain during the period March 1970. It contains correspondence relating to: The views of Lord Caradon [H M Foot] and the UK Mission in New York on HMG's response to a letter from the Iranian Permanent Representative to the UN Dr Mehdi Vakil.
FCO 8/1366

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the efforts to bring about a resolution of the dispute over the claim of Iran to Bahrain.
FCO 8/1363

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1969 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the efforts to bring about a resolution of the dispute over the claim of Iran to Bahrain.
FCO 8/2171

Use of oil as a weapon by oil producers., 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the price rises and embargoes which were introduced by oil-producing countries following the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the subsequent energy crisis, and the grave effects of this on the economies of Britain and other countries.
FCO 8/2399

Visit of Peter Shore, Secretary of State for Trade, to Persian Gulf, 2-9 April 1975, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the UK Secretary of State for Trade Peter Shore’s visit to the Gulf in April 1975. The purpose of his visit was to strengthen the trade and economic links between Britain and the Gulf States.
CO 727/5

Despatches., 1923

This bound volume of Colonial Office correspondence with the Resident in the Persian at Bushehr and the Foreign Office relates to 'Arabia'.
FCO 8/2542

Attitude of Iraq to Middle East situation, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns Iraq's foreign relations, especially in relation to the Sinai Disengagement Agreement signed in Geneva by Israel and Egypt.