Union of Arab Emirates

This file relates to Gulf internal political affairs and the Union of Arab Emirates (UAE). It contains correspondence on:

• A union between Muscat and Oman and the Trucial States and a joint currency
• Discussions on constitutional issues
• A summary from the Bahrain Weekly 'Al Adhwa' of 11 July 1968
• Congressman Morgan’s statement on progress in the Gulf
• Bahrain’s public opinion on the union
• A summary of the Federal Provision Council meeting
• Defence
• A copy of the opening speech by Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani at the first meeting of the Provisional Council
• The proposal to give a general briefing on defence issues and future arrangements to the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum and other Rulers
• An exchange of correspondence on the proposed meeting of the Council to be held at Doha on 20 October.