Boundaries between Oman and Saudi Arabia

This file relates to the Oman-Saudi Arabia border. It contains correspondence on:

• Talks between the Ruler of Saudi Arabia King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and Oman's Foreign Minister Qais Abdul Munim Al Zawawi, at which both are optimistic about settling their mutual border
• The potential complications arising from a reference to Buraimi villages made by Rashid Pharaon
• A sketch map of the area around Umm Al Zamul, showing territory claimed by the Saudis in May 1970 from Abu Dhabi
• The confidence of Mr Al Zawawi of settling Oman's border with Abu Dhabi, but the difficulties involved with those of Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Fujairah