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FCO 8/2171

Use of oil as a weapon by oil producers., 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the price rises and embargoes which were introduced by oil-producing countries following the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the subsequent energy crisis, and the grave effects of this on the economies of Britain and other countries.
FCO 8/1760

Visit of Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia to UK, September, October 1971, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to the visit to the UK of the Saudi Arabian Minister of the Interior and Second Deputy Prime Minister Prince Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.
FCO 8/1962

Military assistance from Jordan to Persian Gulf states, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file relates to Jordanian military and civilian assistance to the Gulf.
FCO 8/1730

Retrocession of jurisdiction over foreign nationals in Qatar, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is about the retrocession of jurisdiction over foreign nationals in Qatar, January to August 1971. It contains correspondence relating to: The retrocession of jurisdiction over Indian and Pakistani citizens and consular representation, and the urgent requirement for adequate laws, judges, police and prisons prior to retrocession, as well as the Ruler Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani's approval of a Pakistani Consular Agent The Qatar Transfer of Jurisdiction Regulation, 1971 [Queen's Regulation No.
FCO 8/1806

UK-US talks on Persian Gulf, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file relates to Anglo-American involvement and interests in the Gulf.
FO 1016/901

Preparations for Qatari independence, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns Qatar’s accession to sovereign statehood on 3 September 1971.
FO 1016/898

Preparations for Bahrain independence, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns the end of Bahrain’s special treaty relations with Britain and Bahrain's accession to sovereign statehood on 15 August 1971, in particular the new state’s bid for UN membership.