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FCO 8/5462

External political affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns the external political affairs of the UAE.
FCO 8/5830

External political affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns the UAE’s foreign relations.
FCO 8/5829

External political affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns the UAE’s foreign relations.
FCO 8/4883

UK policy in the Middle East, 1983 Jan 01 - 1983 Dec 31

This file concerns UK Middle East policy.
FCO 8/3485

Islam in the Persian Gulf, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to Islam in the Gulf, in the context of the wider global Islamic revival. It contains correspondence concerning: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) attempts to remain abreast of current trends in Islam and the likely effect of these trends upon Western and British interests, particularly regarding the growth of Islamic fundamentalism.
FCO 8/5841

External political affairs of Kuwait, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns Kuwait’s external political affairs. It contains correspondence and memoranda on: The Assistant for Anglican Communion Affairs for the Archbishop of Canterbury Terry Waite’s efforts to secure the release of four US hostages being held in Lebanon after the 1983 Kuwait bombings.
FCO 8/5819

External political affairs of Bahrain, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file relates to Bahrain’s foreign affairs.
FCO 8/621

Political relations, 1967-1968

This file relates to the foreign relations of Kuwait, and the diplomatic missions of various countries there. It contains correspondence concerning: Failure of the mediation efforts of Kuwait between the Ruler of Saudi Arabia King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and President Gamal Abdul Nasser of Egypt Valedictory dispatch of the British Ambassador to Kuwait G N Jackson Celebrations of the 22nd anniversary of the UN in Kuwait Diplomatic relations between Kuwait and Turkey, Morocco, the Vatican City, North Korea and South Korea

FCO 8/2000

Exports of military equipment from UK to Kuwait, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the sale of arms and military equipment to Kuwait in the context of the build-up the Kuwait Defence Services in response to the military threat from Iraq following a border dispute in March 1973.
FCO 8/1674

Political relations between Oman and United Nations, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to Oman’s applications to join the Arab League and the UN.
FO 1016/910

Territorial issues relating to the Persian Gulf Islands (Abu Musa and the Tunbs), 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns the disputed Abu Musa and Tunb Islands (which are held by Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah respectively but claimed by Iran) and attempts to reach a settlement on this dispute before the imminent British military withdrawal from the Gulf.
FCO 8/102

British withdrawal and position of treaties, 1968

This file contains correspondence and memoranda relating to a review of the formal position regarding HMG's military and diplomatic protection obligations, and the implications for HMG's treaties and agreements with Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and the Trucial States following the announcement of HMG's intention to withdraw British forces from the Gulf by December 1971.