Records of the Emirates 1961–1965
Records of the Emirates 1961–1965
AUD$3,182.00
inc GSTThis comprehensive collection of facsimile original British Government documents details the history of the Emirates between 1961 and 1965; the key events are covered in greater detail than in the related collection for 1820–1960. They include: inter-emirate boundary questions which were increasingly disputed as the position of oil deposits became clearer; OPEC were involved when Sheikh Shakbut of Abu Dhabi refused to sign the 50-50 agreement; the relocation of Ras-al Khaimah, which was being submerged, was addressed with funds from Kuwait and Abu Dhabi; in 1964 the Arab League Mission visited as did the Arab League Gulf Committee in 1965 and caused a flurry of diplomatic activity on the part of the British who wished to remain central to the foreign policy of the Emirates; and Iran was involved in a dispute over territorial waters with Ajman fishermen operating out of Kuwait.
- Provides a unique collection of key historical primary source documents from British archive sources
- Previously unknown or fragmented material is now available in a coherent collection
- Builds on the original collection Records of the Emirates 1820–1960, and connects with the further extension Records of the Emirates 1966–71
Product details
November 2019Multiple copy pack
9781788065207
3000 pages
286 × 363 × 220 mm
8.13kg
Available
Table of Contents
- Highlights from the contents: Volume 1961: Dubai: plans for bridge over the creek
- New runway at Sharjah airfield
- The De Ribbing mission to Buraimi
- Abu Dhabi town planning
- Boundary agreements with Muscat
- Iranian claims to the Tunbs
- Sharjah oil concession
- Volume 1962: Problems with rule of Shaikh Shakbut
- Possible succession of Shaikh Zaid
- Opening of new banks in Abu Dhabi
- Frontier issues between Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah
- New oil and mineral surveys and concessions
- Volume 1963: Correspondence regarding prospect of federation
- Abu Dhabi causeway scheme and building projects
- Postal services for Ajman, Fujairah, Ras-al-Khaimah, and Umm-al-Qawain
- Ras-al-Khaimah development projects
- Administration of Abu Dhabi and Dubai Police
- Oil developments in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm-al-Qawain, Ras-al-Khaimah
- Volume 1964 Shaikh Shakbut, Ruler of Abu Dhabi: discussions within British Government regarding replacing him with Shaikh Zayed
- Abu Dhabi opposition to idea of federation
- Sharjah municipality established
- Various port and harbour improvement schemes Iran protests over Ras-al-Khaimah seabed boundary
- Interest in Dubai offshore oil exploration
- Volume 1965: Labour demands and unrest in Abu Dhabi
- Fujairah: aviation aid and civic developments.
