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FO 371/98853

King Ibn Saud's succession, and Saudi Royals foreign visits, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to speculation over who would succeed King Ibn Saud in the event of his death, an invitation to Prince Abdulla Bin Faisal to visit London and reports of the detailed visits and lists of the hosts and guests of each visit, also it contains reports of other royal figures visiting the United States and Mexico.
FO 686/15

Bin Saud, 1918

This file contains documents regarding King Hussein and Ibn Saud controversy over Khurma, British efforts in resolving the differences between King Hussein and Ibn Saud, contains letters written to King Hussein by the British officials on instilling friendly relations between him and Ibn Saud and Wadi Khurma Mission.
FO 686/14

Bin Saud, 1915-1918

This file contains details of the interviews held amongst King Hussein, St. John Philby, Lieut-Colonel Bassett, and other British Authorities with an objective to remove the indifferences between King Hussein and Ibn Saud, and developing mutual friendship between the two powers for the common cause of revolt against the Turks and Arab Unity. It includes correspondences from Mr.
FO 686/8

Sharif's title; views against adoption of that of Caliph, 1917

This file contains a conversation by Captain Lawrence and Captain Wilson with Sharif of Mecca concerning Sharif’s title and his recognition as “Emir El Muminin” by the Muslim world.

FO 624/112

Saudi Arabia-Iraq: relations, 1947

This file contains correspondence suggesting an amicable solution to the incident occurred in the Saudi/Iraq border anticipating the imminent frontier discussions between Transjordan and Saudi Arabia.

FO 624/79

Middle East: Prime Minister's visit, 1945

This file contains a record of conversation held between the Minister Resident Sir Edward Grigg and Amir Abdulla. The main purpose of conversation was to alleviate the row created for not inviting Amir Abdulla and the Regent of Iraq to the meeting in Cairo held among the British Prime Minister, Ibn Saud and Ahmad Shukairi.

FO 624/78

Saudi Arabia-Iraq Frontier, 1945

This file contains correspondence regarding the demarcation of the boundary between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. It includes the following: a brief note on the boundary between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, note on the Neutral Zone, ownership of wells, and certain articles of the draft Iraqi-Saudi frontier demarcation agreement, with details of the agreement concluded regarding the procedure to be followed whilst demarcation of the boundary.

FO 624/46

Treaty between Iraq and Nejd, 1928

This file contains correspondence relating to the settlement of the boundaries between Nejd and Iraq, and includes a note on the desert frontiers of Iraq, as well as a copy of the treaty between His Majesty’s Government and the Sultan of Nejd.

FO 371/40282

Exchange of presents with Ibn Saud, 1944

This file contains correspondence relating to exchange of presents with Ibn Saud. It includes details of the gifts.
FO 371/40280

Messages from Ibn Saud to Mr Churchill, 1944

This file contains correspondence relating to an exchange of messages between Ibn Saud and Winston Churchill.
FO 371/68795

Acceptance of presents from King Ibn Saud and his Ministers , 1948

This file contains correspondence relating to the British position on accepting of presents from King Ibn Saud and his Ministers in light of the new Foreign Service Regulations.
FO 371/68782

Treaty of Friendship between Saudi Arabia and the National Government of the Republic of China, 1948

This file contains correspondence relating to the Treaty of Friendship between Saudi Arabia and the National Government of the Republic of China. It includes an English copy of the Treaty and a Chinese newspaper clipping.