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FCO 8/3522

British Embassy in the United Arab Emirates, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This relates to the affairs of the British Embassy in the UAE. It contains correspondence concerning: The posting of an archivist to the Embassy A note on the change of telephone numbers in Abu Dhabi The British Ambassador D A Roberts’s leave arrangements The telegram arrangements for the Embassy, taking into account the unique situation of it being present in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai

FCO 8/3520

Ruler of Sharjah and facilities for Western navies, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence concerning the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi’s suggestion that the container port of Khor Fakkan, managed by the Manchester Liners Company, could possibly host ships from the navies of Western countries. It also includes the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s reply that such a move is unlikely as it would need the approval of the UAE Federal Government.

FCO 8/3519

Oil production in the United Arab Emirates, including possible pipelines, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the oil affairs of the UAE.
FCO 8/3518

UK arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the UK’s arms sales to the UAE. It contains correspondence concerning: The efforts by HMG to get the UAE to agree to a contract for Hawk aircraft in preference to the French Alphajet.
FCO 8/3517

UK arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the UK’s arms sales to the UAE. It contains correspondence concerning: The sale of Chieftain tanks to Abu Dhabi. It includes: the discussions with Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; an article in the Middle East Economic Digest on the UAE’s interest in expanding its armoured division; and possible US interest and bids in this area The UAE’s intent to purchase aircraft, with the interest of the British Aerospace (BAE) in bidding for the contract.
FCO 8/3515

Ministerial visits from the United Arab Emirates to UK, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the foreign visits of various UAE Rulers and Ministers to the UK, and the discussions of various topics with HMG’s ministers.
FCO 8/3513

Relations between the United Arab Emirates and People's Democratic Republic of Yemen, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to UAE-People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY) relations. It contains correspondence concerning: The visit of the Prime Minister of PDRY Ali Nasir Mohammad to the UAE The UAE’s decision to establish formal diplomatic relations with PDRY; HMG’s desire to prevent such a move because a PDRY embassy in the UAE would be a potential source of subversion; and the reactions of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Egypt to this decision

FCO 8/3509

Relations between the United Arab Emirates and UK, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the political, commercial, and cultural relations between the UK and the UAE.
FCO 8/3508

UK/UAE Joint Committee, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the activities and meetings of the UK-UAE Joint Committee. It contains correspondence and records of meetings and conversations, concerning: UK-UAE cooperation in the field of information, particularly possible training from the BBC for UAE television and radio staff The arrangements for the Joint Committee meeting in Abu Dhabi in January 1980, with the UK delegation led by Minister of State Douglas Hurd.
FCO 8/3145

Relations between United Arab Emirates and Oman, 1978 Jan 01 - 1978 Dec 31

This file concerns relations between the UAE and Oman between March and December 1978.
FCO 8/3929

Oil affairs in the United Arab Emirates, 1981 Jan 01 - 1981 Dec 31

This file concerns oil affairs in the UAE.
FCO 8/3864

Oil affairs in the Persian Gulf, 1981 Jan 01 - 1981 Dec 31

This file concerns oil affairs in the Gulf.