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FCO 8/6039

Relations between Saudi Arabia and Middle Eastern and Near Eastern countries, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabia's relations with the Middle East and regional affairs.
FCO 8/3038

External relations of Saudi Arabia, 1977 Jan 01 - 1977 Dec 31

This file concerns the external relations of Saudi Arabia, between January 1977 and January 1978.
FCO 8/4285

Talks between the UK and USA on the Middle East, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file contains background papers and briefings for US-UK politico-military talks in May 1982, focussing in particular on the Iran-Iraq War.
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 8/3042

Visit of David Owen, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, to Saudi Arabia, 12-13 May 1977, 1977 Jan 01 - 1977 Dec 31

This file relates to the visit of the Foreign Secretary David Owen to Saudi Arabia and Iran in May 1977 for the Central Treaty Organisation (CENTO) ministerial meeting.
FCO 8/2119

Oil affairs in Saudi Arabia, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file is part A of a series of files concerning oil affairs in Saudi Arabia.
FCO 8/1563

Formation of United Arab Emirates, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part 'L' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates and an agreement in principle to establish the United Arab Emirate (UAE) reached by six Rulers.
FCO 8/950

Bahrain's problems with Iran, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file relates to the dispute between Bahrain and Iran in September-October 1969, discussed between HM Embassies in Tehran and Kuwait, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf, various Political Agencies in the Gulf and the UK’s Mission to the UN. It contains correspondence concerning: Amendments and drafts by the Bahrainis and Iranians to the order of procedure, the terms of reference, and the method of operation of the proposed UN Mission to Bahrain.
FO 1016/570

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. It includes the arrival of a platoon of King’s Shropshire Light Infantry in Sharjah; the surrender of Tanuf and Bahlah [Bahla]; preparations to attack Sait [Bilad Sayt] and Ghumr; and the movement of the Trucial Oman Scouts and the Cameronians HMG’s publicity over the Oman situation.
FO 371/104257

Tour of Middle East countries by US Secretary of State John Foster Dulles accompanied by Mutual Security Agency Director Harold Stassen and officials; comments on Dulles' speech on his return and on US policy generally in the Middle East. Code E file 1034, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to: Extract from the State Department Bulletin on 10 March of a statement made by J F Dulles in New York about his trip to the Middle East and South Asia (1) Proposed visit of Dr Garland E Hopkins, Vice President of the American Friends of the Middle East (AFME) to Afghanistan and the Middle and Far East (2) Arab hopes becoming fixed on the chances that the new US Administration will make some dramatic policy change away from the support of Israel and in favour of the Arab cause (3) Details of the preliminary itinerary of Dulles's visit to