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FO 371/98383

Dispute about sovereignty of Buraimi. Code EA file 1084 (papers 383 - 406), 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to: An account of reasons why Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan sent an armed force to his villages. It is suggested that Turki's action in sending a car to the Abu Dhabi villages and his attempt to pick up Sheikh Saqr Al Nuaimi on his way back to Buraimi should form the subject of a protest (383) An account of Weir's interview with Sheikh Saqr Al Nuaimi, following which he took action against two leading agitators amongst his servants; and Weir's visit to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's villages.
FO 1016/776

Abu Dhabi/Muscat and Oman/Saudi Arabia boundaries at Buraimi Oasis, 1964 Jan 01 - 1964 Dec 31

This file relates to the boundaries of Buraimi.
FO 1016/484

Trucial States Defence Scheme, 1956

This file relates to the Trucial States Defence Scheme and contains letters from the Political Agency in Dubai and the British Residency in Bahrain on the recent crisis in the Suez Canal, raising questions about the evacuation plans for British nationals and other persons under British jurisdiction in times of civil disturbances and the proposed preparation of a comprehensive Internal Security Scheme.

FO 1016/483

Local Defence Committee (Persian Gulf): minutes of meetings 49-57, 1956

This file relates to the Persian Gulf Local Defence Committee, and contains correspondence on: Intervention in Kuwait Situation in Bahrain Intervention in Qatar Long term disposition of forces in the Gulf Base facilities for the US Navy Kuwait situation and the circumstances in which intervention might become necessary Future movements of troops and HM ships Redeployment of troops Measures to deny use of the Kuwait civil airport Number of battalions available to the Commander of the British Forces Aden Protectorate (BFAP) Possible redeployment of troops now in Bahrain
FO 1016/482

Local Defence Committee (Persian Gulf): minutes of meetings 24-48, 1956

This file relates to the Persian Gulf Local Defence Committee, and contains correspondence on: The reinforcement of the Gulf troops by two further companies of the Cameron regiment Naval movements The strength of the RAF The political situation Reinforcements for Kuwait Air support for Kuwait The security of oil company personnel on Das Island The political situation in Qatar Troop requirements for the Gulf The consideration being given to reinforcement by air of centres of unrest in the Middle East The revision of directives regarding action to be taken in the event

FO 1016/481

Local Defence Committee (Persian Gulf): minutes of meetings 2-23, 1956

This file relates to the Persian Gulf Local Defence Committee and covers: Trucial Oman Levies and Liwa Retention of troops in the Trucial States Air reconnaissance of the Abu Dhabi frontier Bahrain Internal Security Scheme and Brigadier Baird's visit to Kuwait Demonstrations in Bahrain on 2 March 1956 Reinforcements in the event of civil disturbance in the Gulf Civil disturbance in Manama Bahrain Internal Security Future policy with regard to British troops and HM Ships in the Gulf Role of the US Navy in the event of civil disturbances in the Gulf area Implications of
FO 1016/55

Petroleum Concessions Limited: royalties to ruler of Qatar, 1951 Feb 20-Nov 15

This file relates to Petroleum Concessions Limited (PCL) royalties to Qatar.
FO 1016/54

Bahrain Petroleum Company: royalties to the Bahrain Government, 1951 Feb 5-Oct 31

This file relates to the Bahrain Petroleum Company Limited (BAPCO) royalties. It contains: Request from C D Belgrave for the first payments of royalties to be made between 1st and 15th September 1952 in line with the lunar calendar, the accepted calendar of the Bahrain Government Confirmation of the receipt of voluntary payments of Rs 500,000 for the periods June, July and August 1951 Exchange of correspondence between the Bahrain Petroleum Company Limited and the Ruler of Bahrain Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa relating to an agreement for increased royalty payments

FO 1016/53

Amendment to Sharjah Oil Agreement of 17 September 1937, 1951 Jan 24-May 24

This file relates to the Sharjah Oil Agreement.
FO 1016/52

Oil concessions (Ajman), 1951 Feb 4-Aug 28

This file relates to concessions in Ajman.
FO 1016/51

Seabed concessions (Umm al Qaiwain), 1951 Jan 27-Dec 16

This file relates to the Umm Al Quwain seabed concession.
FO 1016/50

Seabed concessions (Qatar), 1951 Jan 10-May 18

This file relates to the Qatar seabed concessions.