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FCO 8/1280

Umm al Qaiwain royalty, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file relates to the affairs of Umm Al Quwain and its Ruler Sheikh Ahmad Bin Rashid Al Mu’alla. It contains correspondence concerning: A request by Sheikh Ahmad for HMG’s help in sourcing a secretary and the subsequent efforts to look for one in Sudan, Kuwait and Syria The private visit of Sheikh Ahmad to London in September 1969 and the decision that he should be offered some hospitality from Minister of State Goronwy Roberts Discussion of the possible candidates for the succession to rule Umm Al Quwain.

FCO 8/1552

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

This file concerns a proposed Union of Arab Emirates in the Gulf.
FCO 8/2373

Oil affairs in Sharjah, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the settlement of the dispute between Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain with regards to oil revenues collected from a joint oil concession between Sharjah and Iran for the oil fields off Abu Musa Island.
FCO 8/2430

Sale of military equipment from UK to United Arab Emirates, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the sale of military equipment from the UK to the UAE.
FCO 8/2435

Oil affairs in Ras al Khaimah, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns oil affairs in Ras Al Khaimah. It contains correspondence on: Vitol's search for partners as a result of increasing exploration costs The dispute between Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain over operating limits

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 8/1562

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 8/1561

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

This file is part 'K' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates.
FCO 8/1560

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

This file is part 'J' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates.
FCO 8/1559

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

This file is part 'H' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates.
FCO 8/1536

Political agreement between the United Kingdom and the ruler of Sharjah concerning Sharjah's offshore oil concession, 1969 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file relates to an oil concession agreement reached between the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi; and the Buttes Gas and Oil Company and Clayco Petroleum Corporation dated 29 December 1969.
FCO 8/1761

Transference of responsibility to local governments in Trucial States, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to the transference of responsibility to local governments in the Trucial States in 1971.