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FCO 8/2373

Oil affairs in Sharjah, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the settlement of the dispute between Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain with regards to oil revenues collected from a joint oil concession between Sharjah and Iran for the oil fields off Abu Musa Island.
FCO 8/894

Sharjah: Ajman and Umm al Qawain oil concessions, 1967

This file contains correspondence relating to: Exasperation of the Rulers of Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain with John W Mecom, their intention not to renew the oil concession, and the search for successors Storm damage to a rig drilling south east of Abu Musa Jordanian Government's dissatisfaction with Mecom's failure to exploit its oil concession Satisfaction of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur with Mecom Wish of the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi to convert Mecom's headquarters into the police headquarters Interest of Enterprise de

FCO 8/144

Minister of State's visit, 1967

This file contains correspondence and records of meetings relating to the visit to the Gulf by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Goronwy Roberts on 1-8 November 1967. The main purpose of the visit was to: Reassure the Rulers about HMG's policy towards the Gulf and that Britain would maintain its political and military presence in the region until the Gulf States are able to ensure their own independent existence Encourage cooperation amongst the Gulf States Urge the Rulers to expedite modernisation of their administrations and to expand popular participation.
FO 371/179913

Political relations: Seabed boundary between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, 1965

This file contains correspondence relating to:Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's satisfaction with the proposed seabed boundary beginning at Ras Hesian [Ras Hasyan] (1)The Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum is informed that Sheikh Shakhbut has agreed to the boundary line running north west from Ras Hasyan (2)Comments on the median lines between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Enclosed: Chart showing the operating limits of Dubai offshore areas (3).
FO 371/174711

Economic situation, 1964

This file contains: The Economic Report for Abu Dhabi for the quarter ending 30 September 1963 (1) The Economic and Commercial Report for the Trucial States (except Abu Dhabi) for the quarter ending 31 December 1963 (2) The Economic and Commercial Report for Abu Dhabi for the quarter ending 31 December 1963 (3) The Economic and Commercial Report for the Trucial States (except Abu Dhabi) for the quarter ending 31 March 1964 (4) The Economic and Commercial Report for the Trucial States (except Abu Dhabi) for the quarter ending 30 June 1964 (5) The Economic and Commercial Report f