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NA.0042.00001961

Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammad Bin Butti Al Hamed, in Al Dhafra, 26 January 1978

Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan during his inspection visit of Bu Hasa oil field, accompanied by Sheikh Mohammad Bin Butti Al Hamed, in Al Dhafra.
FCO 164/45

Trucial States (United Arab Emirates): register of lease agreements, with maps, 1960 Jan 1 - 1967 Dec 31

This file contains maps and correspondence relating to the register of agreements and other legal matters in the Trucial States, most of which are bilingual. It includes a tenancy agreement, an agreement of sale, an agreement to lease premises, agreements of partnership in business, Power of Attorney and deeds.
FO 371/104410

Dubai concessions to Petroleum Development (Trucial Coast) Ltd, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to concessions by the Ruler of Dubai to Petroleum Development (Trucial Coast) Ltd.
NA.0042.00001535

Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan descending from a Bristow helicopter, 1960-1962

Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan descending from a Bristow helicopter after a visit to Umm Shaif offshore oil field.
FCO 164/24

Trucial States: Abu Dhabi sea-bed concession, 1 January 1952 - 31 March 1952

This file contains a copy of the English and Arabic version of the Abu Dhabi Seabed Arbitration Award, awarded after the arbitration hearing in Paris between the Petroleum Development (Trucial Coast) Limited and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi and its dependencies.
FCO 164/19

Trucial States: Dubai sea-bed concession, 1 December 1949 - 31 July 1950

This file contains correspondence relating to the Dubai seabed concession. It includes a signed copy of the English and Arabic version of the Dubai seabed concession agreement between the the California-based Superior Oil Company and the Ruler of Dubai, and a copy of the political agreement between His Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom and the Superior Oil Company regarding oil concession agreement with the Ruler of Dubai.
FCO 164/8

Trucial States: oil concession, 1 August 1938 - 31 March 1947

This file contains letters, minutes and notes relating to the Petroleum Concessions Limited‘s intention of extending their exploration concessions with the Sultan of Muscat and the Sheikh of Ajman. It includes notes for references concerning Muscat, Dhofar and Ajman oil concession and a copy of English version of the Ajman exploration permit.
NA.0042.00001505

ADMA Enterprise on Das Island, 1962 - 1964

The ADMA Enterprise oil drilling platform in Das Island harbour, Abu Dhabi.
NA.0042.00001504

ADMA Enterprise on Das Island, 1962 - 1964

An aerial view of the 'ADMA Enterprise' oil drilling platform in Das Island harbour, Abu Dhabi.
NA.0042.00001503

Das Island, 1962 - 1964

An aerial view approaching Das Island, the center for offshore oil exploration operated by Abu Dhabi Marine Areas (ADMA) on Das Island, Abu Dhabi.
NA.0042.00001502

Das Island, 1962 - 1964

An aerial view of Das Island, the center for offshore oil exploration, Abu Dhabi.
NA.0042.00001501

Das Island, 1962 - 1964

An aerial view of Das Island taken from an oil company Dakota aircraft to offer a fortnightly banking service to oil company personnel, Abu Dhabi.