Consequences if Sultan of Muscat and Oman dies suddenly

This file relates to the consequences if the Sultan of Muscat and Oman dies suddenly. It includes correspondence concerning:

• A document written by D C Carden outlining the leading parties and persons that would likely come to the fore after receiving news of the Ruler of Muscat and Oman Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur's sudden death and the motives and other factors that would dictate the opening moves of each
• HMG's preference in ensuring the continuance of the Al Bu Said dynasty
• The Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's personal influence in areas of Oman
• HMG's priority to prevent the over-extension of Dhofar
• The Ruler of Saudi Arabia King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud's probable intention to claim the Buraimi Oasis and establish a conservative successor regime in Muscat and Oman
• HMG's desire to persuade the Sultan to press on with his nomination of his son Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Said as his heir
• The necessity for Tariq Bin Taimur, brother of the Sultan, to keep HMG informed of his whereabouts, in case of the Sultan's death
• R S Crawford's meeting with Qaboos Bin Saeed about actions that should be taken in the event of his father's death.