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FCO 8/2895

Assassination of Saif Ghobash, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, at Abu Dhabi airport, 25 October 1977, 1977 Jan 01 - 1977 Dec 31

This file concerns the assassination of the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Saif Saeed Ghobash at Abu Dhabi Airport as recorded in documents from October to November 1977.
FCO 8/5736

Defence visits from the UK to Saudi Arabia, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns defence visits from the UK to Saudi Arabia.
FCO 8/5768

Sponsored visits from Saudi Arabia to the UK, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file relates to sponsored visits from Saudi Arabia to the UK.
FCO 8/4291

Ministerial visits from the UK to the Middle East: general, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns UK ministerial visits and the exploration of commercial opportunities in the Gulf.
FCO 8/2844

Royal Navy visits to Middle East, 1977 Jan 01 - 1977 Dec 31

This file concerns official visits by Royal Navy ships to ports in the Gulf and the Middle East.
FCO 8/2583

Commercial and economic relations between governments of Saudi Arabia and UK, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file is Part E of a series of files relating to the commercial relations between Saudi Arabia and the UK.
FO 1016/648

Internal political situation in Sharjah, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to: An agreement between the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi and the Ruler of Fujairah Sheikh Mohammad Bin Hamad Al Sharqi, drawn up on 6 February 1958, unifying their territories on the Batinah Coast, promoting friendly relations and commercial oil interests The perspective of Gray, Mackenzie & Company Limited regarding a complaint by Sharjah in connection with the discharge of cargo at the port A planned visit by Sheikh Saqr to Iran Arrangements for Sheikh Saqr's first visit to the UK Sheikh Saqr's expression of h
FO 1016/438

Muscat: Ruling Family, 1955

This file relates to the affairs of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and his extended family. It contains correspondence concerning: The future arrangements for the Sultan’s trip to London, and in particular plans for a luncheon with the Queen The travel of the Sultan from Muscat to London.
FO 1016/437

Muscat: Ruling Family, 1955

This file relates to the affairs of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and his extended family. It contains correspondence concerning: The Sultan’s trip to London in the summer of 1955, and in particular the arrangements for his travel, accommodation and activities.
FO 1016/102

Report on visit to Kuria Muria, 1951 Aug 8-Sept 21

This file contains the Political Agent's account, in the form of an extract from the Aden Fishery Report, of his visit to the Kuria Muria [Khuriya Muriya] Islands, where islanders 'proudly displayed [the] Union Jack'. The main object of the visit was to complete the preliminary survey of the fishing possibilities off the southern coast of Arabia and it provides a general impression of the islands and their inhabitants.

FO 371/132791

Negotiations between Pakistan and Muscat on oil rights at Gwadur, 1958

This file relates to the situation in Gwadur [Gwadar]. It contains correspondence on: Incident in which the Pakistan Navy were ordered to carry out an operation in support of troops who were to take up position on the isthmus at Gwadar. The orders were countermanded at the last moment (24) Dispute over the position of the border between Gwadar and Pakistan and reports of border incidents.
FO 371/162877

Visit to UK by Ruler, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to: Proposed itinerary for the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur's visit to the UK (1) The Sultan's indecision as to whether or not to visit the UK this year (2) Analysis by J F S Phillips on what would happen if the Sultan ceased to rule (3)