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FO 624/47

Meeting with Bin Saud: the Lupin Conference, 1930

This file contains correspondence about organizing a meeting on board H M S Lupin between King Faisal of Iraq and the King of Hijaz and Nejd Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, to discuss outstanding questions between Iraq and Nejd.

FO 624/46

Treaty between Iraq and Nejd, 1928

This file contains correspondence relating to the settlement of the boundaries between Nejd and Iraq, and includes a note on the desert frontiers of Iraq, as well as a copy of the treaty between His Majesty’s Government and the Sultan of Nejd.

FCO 8/5505

External relations of Oman, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns Oman’s external relations.
FCO 8/5508

Official visits from Oman to the UK, including visits by Yusef bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Omani Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns official visits from Oman.
FO 371/179744

Iranian policy in Persian Gulf, 1965

This file relates to Iran’s policy in the Gulf, and its relationship with the Arab States. It contains briefs, records of meetings and correspondence concerning: Iranian immigration in the Gulf and the demography of Iranian populations in the Gulf States (1) The Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s visit to the UK, and his meeting with the Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart.
FCO 8/2833

Euro-Arab dialogue, 1977 Jan 01 - 1977 Dec 31

This file concerns the Euro-Arab Dialogue (EAD). The EAD was a forum shared by the European Economic Community (EEC) and the Arab League.
FCO 8/1763

Abu Dhabi-Iran median line, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns the Abu Dhabi-Iran median line.
FCO 8/3511

Relations between the United Arab Emirates and Oman, including border disputes, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to UAE-Oman relations, including border disputes. It contains correspondence concerning: The UAE’s wish for Oman to open an embassy in Abu Dhabi and Omani reluctance to do so because of its preference to deal directly with the Rulers The Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi’s accusation that British troops are violently supressing villages in Northern Oman under the auspices of the Omani Government.
FCO 8/4508

Political relations between Oman and Middle East and Near East countries, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns an agreement between Oman and the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY), and Oman's wider relations with Arab States.
FCO 8/2865

Visits of journalists to Middle East, 1977 Jan 01 - 1977 Dec 31

This file concerns the visits of UK journalists to the Middle East. It contains correspondence and memoranda on: The Sunday Times’ intention to produce a series of articles concerning Britain’s involvement in the Gulf; and Mr Moynihan and Mr Campbell’s tour around the Gulf to gather information for these articles Journalists being refused entry visas to the UAE after the publication of Linda Blandford’s book entitled The Oil Sheikhs David Holden’s intention to visit Oman, Dubai and Abu Dhabi during January 1978 to gather information for a book he is writing.

FCO 8/2785

Political relations between Iraq with other Arab states, 1976 Jan 01 - 1976 Dec 31

This file concerns Iraq’s political relations with other Arab States. It contains notes, press releases and press reports, correspondence and memoranda on: The Syrian occupation of Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War and the question of Iraqi and US involvement.
FCO 8/1592

Claims of Iran to disputed islands in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to Iran's claim to the Tunb Islands, disputed with Ras Al Khaimah, and to Abu Musa, disputed with Sharjah, in the Strait of Hormuz.