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FCO 8/610

National assembly, 1967-1968

This file relates to the affairs of the Kuwait National Assembly.
FCO 8/1724

Independence for Qatar, 1971 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file relates to the independence of Qatar.
FCO 8/995

Visits to United Kingdom, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum visiting London in July 1969. It includes: Telegrams discussing preparations being made for Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid's visit Arrangements to send the two Rulers to meet the Prime Minister Memorandum by D J McCarthy summarizing what the two Rulers said in various meetings during their stay in London.
FO 1016/775

HM Government relationship with Muscat and Oman, 1966 Jan 01 - 1966 Dec 31

This file concerns relations between HMG and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FO 1016/619

Report on public relations in Bahrain, by William Buchan, 1956-1957

This file contains a Report on Public Relations presented to the Bahrain Government by William Buchan Consultant in Public Relations, 13 December 1956. The report is subdivided into the following sections: 1) Theoretical; 2) Practical; and 3) Recommendations. It also includes appendices on: A) Principal Media of Public Relations for the Bahrain Government; B) Public Relations Consultants and their Place in the Scheme; and C) Recommendations on Mechanical Equipment for the Bahrain Bureau.

FO 1016/107

Some brief notes on Martin's thesis Pt I Wahhabis and their situation with Oman, Pt II situation in Sar, 1953 Feb

This file contains brief notes on Martin's thesis, relating to the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. It is divided into two parts:'Part I. Wahhabis and their relations with Oman', which includes a timeline from 1772-1931'Part II. Brief History of the Sultanate', which includes a timeline from 1838-1946It also contains a section on 'Events in Sur', including a brief description of the area, with particular attention to events after 1918.
FO 371/168871

Political relations: US, 1963

This file contains:The text of letters exchanged by President John F Kennedy and Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud (1-2)A note stating that the minutes of the Anglo-American talks, circulated to Middle East posts, renders a letter on the same subject superfluous (3).
FO 371/168961

Abolition of slavery, 1963

This file contains: Reports about the Rulers of the Trucial States signing a declaration abolishing slavery in their territories and asking whether the Ruler of Abu Dhabi will sign or make a separate statement (1) Declaration of Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan abolishing slavery in Abu Dhabi (2)

FO 371/126919

Political relations between Muscat and Oman and UK, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Suggestion by St John Armitage, who established the Dhofar Force, that the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur should be provided with a team of British officials to advise him (1) Meeting between D M H Riches and the Minister for Foreign Affairs to the Sultan Neil Innes, who is planning to resign from his position (2) Request from Innes for a further meeting with Riches (3) Various papers, memorandums and letters discussing Britain's relationship with Oman and future changes that should take place in the adm
FO 371/185534

Political relations: UK, 1966

This file contains correspondence relating to: The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi (1) Summary of points raised during luncheon between M St E Burton and Isa Gurg, who was in London as a member of the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum's suite.