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FCO 76/409

Shipping: United Arab Emirates, 1 January 1972 - 31 December 1973

This file contains correspondence relating to the drafting of port ordinance to cover the operations of Port Rashid in Dubai, and the appointment of the Customs Adviser in Abu Dhabi. It includes a copies of the proposed Port Ordinance and Port Rules.
NA.0042.00001379

Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, 1960-1969

Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi
NA.0042.00001378

Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, September 1971

Ships berthed at Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi
NA.0042.00001377

Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, September 1971

Ships berthed at Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi
NA.0042.00001376

Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, 4 October 1969

Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi
NA.0042.00001375

Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, 27 October 1969

Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi
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 8/2895

Assassination of Saif Ghobash, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, at Abu Dhabi airport, 25 October 1977, 1977 Jan 01 - 1977 Dec 31

This file concerns the assassination of the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Saif Saeed Ghobash at Abu Dhabi Airport as recorded in documents from October to November 1977.
FCO 8/4291

Ministerial visits from the UK to the Middle East: general, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns UK ministerial visits and the exploration of commercial opportunities in the Gulf.
FCO 8/2844

Royal Navy visits to Middle East, 1977 Jan 01 - 1977 Dec 31

This file concerns official visits by Royal Navy ships to ports in the Gulf and the Middle East.
FCO 8/1352

Lighthouse on Tunb Island, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file relates to the Middle East Navigation Aids Service (MENAS), which is owned by HMG, and the lighthouses it maintains in the Gulf. It relates primarily to the Tunb Islands, which are disputed between Ras Al Khaimah and Iran, though the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi is willing to make some concessions to Iran. The file contains correspondence concerning the legal position of the lighthouse stationed there and the question of its future management.
FCO 8/2529

Commercial and economic relations between Qatar and UK, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file relates to the contract tendering and planning process for development projects in Qatar.