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FO 371/110115

Training of Saudi Arabian Military Cadets in UK, 1954

This file contains correspondence relating to the training of Saudi Arabian Military Cadets in UK.

FO 371/104272

Development of UK political and economic influence in Kuwait; advice on investment of oil revenues; proposals for appointment of a Senior Adviser in Kuwait., 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to development of the UK political and economic influence in Kuwait in parallel with the disadvantages on getting the contracts to develop Kuwait; advice on investment of oil revenues; proposals for appointment of a Senior Adviser in Kuwait. There is also a discussion on general internal and external matters in Kuwait.

FO 371/104271

Application of the UK Treaty of Friendship with Muscat to various Colonial territories, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to application of the UK Treaty of Friendship with Muscat to various Colonial territories, commerce and navigation between United Kingdom and Muscat.

FO 371/104269

Kuwait representative in London, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to Kuwait representative in London that includes proposals for investments, the care of Kuwaiti students in the UK, and the arrangement of Kuwait affairs in London. It also discusses the employment of new representative.

FO 371/99713

Kuwait and Qatar civil aviation affairs, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to construction of Kuwait's new airport, draft general instructions for the civil aviation manager and traffic controller in Kuwait, draft air navigation rules for Qatar, and draft plans for Kuwaiti Airlines. 

FO 371/99712

Kuwait and Qatar civil aviation affairs, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to development of Kuwait's new airstrip and draft general guidelines for the Kuwaiti civil aviation manager and traffic controller with suggestions for Kuwaiti Airlines' establishment. There is also a draft of Qatari air navigation regulations.

FO 371/99704

Anglo-Saudi aviation concerns, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to negotiations between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on landing and other concessions at Saudi airports; pilgrim flights to Jeddah; efforts to control the pilgrim traffic; agreement for Aden Airways to be the only carrier of British traffic during the 1953 pilgrimage, and a report about an airplane crash with the rescue effort reports.

FO 371/99702

Anglo-Saudi aviation affairs, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to negotiations between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia regarding landing and other concessions at Saudi airports; flights for pilgrims to Jeddah; efforts to control the flow of pilgrims; agreement that Aden Airways will be the only airline serving British passengers during the 1953 pilgrimage.

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.

NA.0042.00001809

Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum in London., 8 June 1959

Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum during their visit to London, Britain.

NA.0042.00001808

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sir Edward Heath., 20 September 1973

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the British Prime Minister, Sir Edward Heath, outside No.10 in London, Britain.

NA.0042.00001807

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan laying a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Warrior in London., 18 July 1989

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, laying a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey, London, Britain.

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