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FO 1016/266

Bahraini claims to Zubarah, 1953

This file relates to the re-opening of the Zubarah dispute between the Bahrain and Qatar after a Bahrain school excursion to the area, and the defacing of a wall by schoolboys, led to a complaint by the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani that this contradicted the 1950 settlement.
FO 1016/256

Ajman oil concessions, 1953

This file relates to a concession agreement between the Ruler of Ajman and Petroleum Concessions Limited (PCL). It contains correspondence concerning the Ruler's eventual acceptance of the political agreement between HMG and PCL.

FO 1016/255

Dubai seabed oil concessions, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to: Concession agreement between the Ruler of Dubai and George Heseldin of Petroleum Development (Trucial Coast) Limited; and the Ruler's acceptance of the political agreement between HMG and Petroleum Concessions Limited (PCL) HMG's wish to obtain the approval of the Ruler of Ajman for its political agreement with PCL

FO 1016/219

Petroleum Concessions Limited Qatar concession, 1952

This file relates to the concession agreement between Petroleum Development (Qatar) Limited (PDQ), Petroleum Concessions Limited (PCL) and the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani and the issue of oil royalties.
FO 1016/86

Copies of various agreements and concessions, 1951 Jan 31-Apr 17

This file contains correspondence relating to: Agreement between the Ruler of Dubai and Cable & Wireless Limited 1951 renewal of the 1940 lease agreement between the Ruler of Sharjah and the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company Limited (AIOC) for a depot Lease agreement for an AIOC depot at Dubai, and the termination of a lease agreement concerning land adjacent to the depot Concession agreement between Petroleum Concession Limited and the Ruler of Ajman Standard form of contract between African and Eastern (Near East) Limited and local merchants and the Political Officer A J Wilto
FO 1016/176

Anglo-Iranian Oil Company negotiations with Sheikh of Abu Dhabi over marine oil concessions, 1952

This file relates to the negotiations over the Abu Dhabi seabed concession.
FO 1016/175

Agreement between Ruler of Qatar and Petroleum Development (Qatar) Limited concerning oil royalties, 1952

This file relates to the concession agreement between Petroleum Development (Qatar) Limited (PDQ), Petroleum Concessions Limited (PCL) and the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani and the issue of oil royalties.
FO 1016/173

Agreement between Ruler of Qatar and Petroleum Development (Qatar) Limited concerning oil royalties, 1952

This file relates to the concession agreement between Petroleum Development (Qatar) (PDQ), Petroleum Concessions Limited (PCL) and the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani and the issue of oil royalties.
FO 1016/165

State finance, 1951 Jan 31-Dec 13

This file relates to Qatar’s finances.
FO 1016/76

Petroleum Concessions Limited-Ajman concessions, 1951 Jan 28-Sept 22

This file relates to Ajman’s oil concession agreement with Petroleum Development (Trucial Coast) Limited (PDTC).
FO 1016/75

Petroleum Concessions Limited-Umm Al Qaiwain concessions, 1951 Jan 16-Dec 16

This file relates to Umm Al Quwain’s oil concession agreement with Petroleum Concessions Limited (PCL).
FO 1016/74

Qatar: royalties to Sheikh, 1951 Feb 20-Nov 15

This file relates to the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani’s request for a rise in the value of the oil royalties he receives from Petroleum Development (Qatar) Limited (PDQ) and Petroleum Concessions Limited (PCL).