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FCO 8/2572

Political situation in Saudi Arabia, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the political situation in Saudi Arabia.
FCO 8/2030

Affairs of late ex-Sultan Said bin Taimur of Oman, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the affairs of the late Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur of Oman, 1972-1973. It contains correspondence relating to: An obituary for Sultan Saeed written by HM Ambassador to the Sultanate D F Hawley and addressed to the Foreign Secretary Sir Alec Douglas-Home, Muscat, 29 March 1973 The comments of H J Amery on Ambassador Hawley's obituary of Sultan Saeed The disposal of the estate of the late Sultan Saeed and the remaining deposits in his accounts with the British Bank of the Middle East, Barclays Bank International and Lloyds Bank Limited

FO 1016/362

Diary of Agency's activities, 1954

This file contains:The Kuwait Diaries for 1954 (12 monthly editions), providing details of the activities of the Political Agency and of events in Kuwait.
FO 371/163036

Economic development, 1962

This file relates to economic development in the Trucial States.
FO 371/149003

Financial situation in Qatar, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to: Possibility of a visit by the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf G H Middleton to the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani to discuss the finances of the Ruling Family (1) Report on the finances of the Government of Qatar prepared by the Government's advisor G M Hancock, and a copy of Hancock's letter of resignation, along with comments by the Political Agent in Doha J C Moberly (2) Comments on and suggested amendments to a draft letter to Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani, urging him to take action on the Government's finances
FO 371/163077

Visit to UK of Ruler of Sharjah, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to: Arrangements for the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi's visit to London to negotiate an oil agreement with the independent US oil producer John W Mecom (1-2) Summary of subjects Sheikh Saqr might raise with HMG during his visit, including: an air agreement; domestic water supply; post office; and Trucial States development.
FO 371/126904

UK policy on future of Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Views of the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf B A B Burrows regarding the future of Oman, including military, administrative and political aspects, along with comments and responses to Burrows' recommendations. It also contains a draft communication to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur on these topics (1) Summary of a discussion between Burrows and the Sultan about the future organisation and administration of Oman.
FO 371/148912

Internal Political Situation: Kuwait, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to: D J McCarthy's talk with Assistant State Secretary in Kuwait Ashraf Lutfi about a lack of development planning in Kuwait and the possible redistribution of Sheikhly offices including the designation of the Ruler's successor (25) Kuwait Oil Company favouring Kuwait-born employees and the general feeling of 'Kuwait for the Kuwaitis', including the restrictive nature of the revised Kuwaiti nationality law (26-27) List of principal officials of the state of Kuwait as at 10 January 1960 (28) Description of the activities and expansion of th
FO 371/109873

Finances of Kuwait: details of expenditure for 1953 and forecast for 1954, 1954

This file contains: Note prepared by the Finance Department of the Government of Kuwait for the Ruler and related correspondence. The note contains a statement of income and expenditure for 1953, estimates of the income for 1954 and proposals made for its allocation (1) Correspondence relating to how a rumour that Kuwait is bankrupt started (2) Balance sheet, statement of receipts and payments for six months (1 January - 30 June 1964) by the Government of Kuwait Finance Department, and related correspondence (3)