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FO 371/91296

War Book for the Gulf States, 1951

This file contains correspondence relating to the preparation of a War Book for the Gulf States for use in the event of war or an emergency and censorship arrangements at Bahrain.

FO 370/1904

Lists of papers produced by Research Department, 1949

This file contains research papers on Palestine and Turkey produced by Sections of the Research Department at the Foreign Office, during the last quarter of 1948, and it includes a map of Palestine.

FCO 8/5054

External political affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 1983 Jan 01 - 1983 Dec 31

This file relates to the foreign relations of the UAE.

FCO 8/4504

Political relations between Oman and the UK, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns relations between Oman and the UK.

FCO 8/4503

Political relations between Oman and the USA, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns Oman's relations with the US.

FCO 8/4502

Oman: country assessment paper, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file contains a Country Assessment Paper for Oman and related correspondence on: comparative regional economic data; an assessment of Oman's foreign relations and its security and strategic significance; and staffing details at the British mission and at the British Council.

FCO 8/4501

Oman: annual review for 1981, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file contains the Annual Review for Oman, 1981, by D Slater, with related correspondence and a calendar for 1981. The review touches on: Dhofar and internal security, the succession, Oman's relations with the UK and the US, economic development and commercial activities.

FCO 8/4500

Internal political affairs in Oman, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns the internal affairs of Oman.

FCO 8/1274

Medal for Trucial Oman Scouts, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file relates to a medal for the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS). It contains correspondence concerning:Proposals for an award to be called the Good Service in the Arabian Gulf Medal, including a drawing, to be awarded to Arabs of any rank who have served eight years in the TOS or the Abu Dhabi Defence Force. It includes discussion of: the need for the medal to boost morale; the need for possible approval from the Rulers; whether it should be awarded solely to Arabs; and the agreed rules for a Trucial Oman Scouts Loyalty Medal.

FCO 8/6049

Saudi Arabia: terrorism, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns 'terrorism' and Saudi Arabian security policy.

FO 464/71

Saudi Arabia: internal cohesion in Saudi Arabia, 1966 Jul 01 - 1966 Jul 31

This file contains a memorandum by the Foreign Office and Commonwealth Relations Office Joint Research Department concerning internal cohesion in Saudi Arabia and threats to the survival of the Saudi regime.

FCO 8/5826

United Arab Emirates (UAE): annual review for 1984, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file contains the Annual Review for the UAE for the year 1984, including a chronology of events, and related correspondence. It focusses in particular on foreign affairs, principally the UAE’s position on the Iran-Iraq War, and federal integration.

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