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FCO 8/4952

United Arab Emirates (UAE): Defence Attache's annual report for 1982 and quarterly reports for January-June 1983, 1983 Jan 01 - 1983 Dec 31

This file contains the annual report on the UAE Armed Forces for the year 1982 by the Defence Attaché at HM Embassy in Abu Dhabi, and quarterly reports for the first half of 1983. The reports contain maps, newspaper articles, and photographs of leading military figures, military equipment, and events.
FCO 8/4772

Relations between Saudi Arabia and the USA, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns US-Saudi Arabian relations.
FCO 8/4685

Ministerial visits from Qatar, including visit of Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifah Al Thani, March 1982, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns the preparations for visit by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Khalifa Al Thani and the Commander of the Qatar Air Force Sheikh Hamad Bin Abdulla Al Thani to the UK in to observe security measures at North Sea oil installations in March 1982.
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 8/3518

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 8/3514

External relations of the United Arab Emirates, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to the external affairs of the UAE, particularly the visits of leaders and foreign officials to the UAE and the foreign trips of UAE officials.
FO 371/185374

Omani airforce, 1966

This file relates to the Sultan of Oman’s Air Force (SOAF). It contains correspondence concerning: Question of a replacement Piston Provost aircraft for SOAF and SOAF’s future in general, discussed by the British Consul in Muscat and Oman D C Carden, the Commander of the RAF Persian Gulf Air Commodore E G L Millington, the Military Secretary in Muscat Brigadier P R M Waterfield, the Commander of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) Colonel A D Lewis and the Commander of SOAF Squadron Leader Entwisle.
FO 371/179930

Civil aviation, 1965

This file relates to aviation in the Trucial States. It contains correspondence concerning: Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi’s displeasure at finding out that Gulf Aviation are transferring some of their flights from Sharjah to Dubai (2) Establishment of an airline in Fujairah, including a conversation between the Civil Air Attaché to Beirut P A Robinson and various officials.
FO 371/140229

Oil industry in Muscat and Oman. Code BA file 1535, 1959

This file concerns the oil industry in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FCO 8/4881

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), 1983 Jan 01 - 1983 Dec 31

This file concerns the affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).