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FCO 28/5366

Soviet influence in the Gulf, 1 January 1983 - 31 December 1983

This file contains correspondence relating to the relations of Soviet Union with Gulf States, and particularly with Oman, and a paper on Soviet policy towards Iran, Iraq, the Gulf States, the Arabian Peninsula, and Afghanistan. It also contains documents on future actions at the UN concerning the threat to shipping in the Gulf.

FCO 8/6136

Visit by the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Middle East, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Middle East, including detailed itinerary and a map of the visit.

FCO 8/6095

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to various affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), including the GCC Summit in Abu Dhabi, the Iran-Iraq War, the Arab/Israel dispute and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There is also a report entitled "Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): The First Two Years".
FCO 46/2227

UK defence policy in the Persian Gulf area, 1980

This file contains correspondence relating to post-withdrawl British defence policy in the Gulf, focusing on the Arab States' political relationships with each other and their political relationship with the United Kingdom. It includes records of conversations between Douglas Hurd Minister of State and various Rulers, Ministers and officals from the Gulf during his visit to the region.
FCO 46/1037

UK defence policy on the Persian Gulf, 1973

This file contains correspondence relating to post-withdrawal defence relations of the United Kingdom in the Gulf, focusing on the political relationship between Iran and her Arab neighbors.
FCO 8/1074

Omani internal situation, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns the internal situation in Muscat and Oman.
FCO 8/3144

Relations between United Arab Emirates and Oman, 1978 Jan 01 - 1978 Dec 31

This file concerns the relations between the UAE and Oman, between January and February 1978.
PREM 19/757

FOREIGN POLICY. Prime Minister's visit to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States, April 1981; part 2, 1981 Apr 13 - 1982 Nov 19

This file relates to Margaret Thatcher’s visit to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, including the UAE, Oman, and Qatar, in April 1981.
FCO 8/2662

Political relations between United Arab Emirates and Oman, 1976 Jan 01 - 1976 Dec 31

This file concerns the political relations between the UAE and Oman, in particular border issues.
FCO 8/2372

Ras Al Khaimah Mobile Force, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the Ras Al Khaimah Mobile Force (RAKMF).
FCO 8/2083

Political relations between Qatar and UK, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns political relations between the UK and Qatar, from September to October 1973. It contains correspondence relating to: A conversation involving Prime Minister Edward Heath, Amir Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani, HM Ambassador E F Henderson, Sayyed Isa Bin Ghanim Al Kawari, Lord Bridges [Thomas Edward Bridges] and Sheikh Ahmad Bin Saif Al Thani on 18 September 1973.
FCO 8/2081

Political relations between Qatar and Oman, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the political relations between Qatar and Oman. It contains correspondence relating to: A request by HM Ambassador to Doha E F Henderson of notes for his discussion with Amir Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani about the provision of aid to Sultan Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Said and the preparation of the speaking notes by HM Ambassador to Muscat D F Hawley.