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for the Gulf States, and this in its turn was replaced by another Order in Councilin 1950 primarily in order to include new matter legalising the position of theTrucial Oman Levies. A further order was issued in 1952 to provide for thedisappearance of Kalba as a separate State and the addition of Fujairah.Regulations have been issued under the Orders in Council dealing with the TrucialOman Levies, (196) Miscellaneous Services by Her Majesty's Representatives, Trafficin Cultured Pearls, Air Navigation, Passport Control, (107) Alcoholic Drinks andSpecial Police Officers. (108)
(b) Facilities for Royal Air Force113. In 1927 the Trucial Coast Rulers were asked to allow the Royal AirForce to rent buildings in their towns for the storage of petrol, but they all refusedpermission.(199) Opposition was encountered in particular from the Ruler of Ras alKhaimah, whose attitude was extremely contumacious. In 1930 he refused toallow the Royal Air Force to moor a petrol barge in his creek and only gave wayafter some Ras al Khaimah pearling dhows had been seized by the Royal Navy.He then agreed in writing to accept responsibility for the safety of the barge andof all aircraft landing at Ras al Khaimah.(119) Even after this he continued to givetrouble, and early in 1931 he threatened to place himself under the protection ofIbn Saud, if further pressure were brought to bear on him. The ruler of AbuDhabi likewise refused to agree to the installation of a petrol tank on Bani YasIsland. He was informed that one would be installed without his permission andaction was taken accordingly.
114. In 1932 His Majesty's Government obtained facilities for the establishment of an Air Station by Imperial Airways at Sharjah (paragraph 122 below).Although it is not specifically stated in the agreement that the Royal Air Forcemay use the station, this is implied by a provision that no charge will be made forRoyal Air Force aircraft landing at Sharjah.
115. In 1934 the Ruler of Dubai agreed in writing to provide a "good jollyboat” for the storage of petrol by the Royal Air Force for a period of six yearson payment of a rent of Rs. 120/- a month.(") This agreement was terminatedin 1941.(112)
116. In 1935 the Ruler of Abu Dhabi at length agreed to grant facilities forthe Royal Air Force on Bani Yas island and at Abu Dhabi,(11) and landing groundswere constructed at both places. The agreement was for a period of twelve yearsand stipulated a down payment of Rs. 5,000/- and a monthly payment of Rs. 400/-.This agreement was terminated at the beginning of 1951.(114)
117. In 1936 the Ruler of Kalba granted facilities for the establishment of alanding ground at that place (paragraphs 23 above and 123 below). The agreementexpired in 1948 and was not renewed.
118. In 1936 the Rulers of Abu Dhabi and Sharjah granted permission forthe placing of beacons for Royal Air Force purposes on Halul and Sir Bu NairIslands respectively.
119. In 1942 by an exchange of letters the Ruler of Sharjah agreed to thestationing of Royal Air Force aircraft and personnel at Sharjah for the durationof the war only, and also to the extension of the aerodrome and the constructionof two camps. The Ruler of Dubai similarly agreed to the stationing of RoyalAir Force aircraft and personnel at Dubai and to the construction of an aerodromeand camp. In neither case was there any financial quid pro quo. During the warthe Royal Air Force raised local levies for protection and ground work generallybut their quality was poor and they were disbanded as soon as circumstancespermitted. After the war the Royal Air Force withdrew from Dubai but retaineda small maintenance party in their camps at Sharjah. The position was regularised
(106) No. 1 of 1951.(107) Nos. 401-4 of 1952.(108) Nos. 1 and 2 of 1953.(109) I.O. to F.O. P.Z. 3042/30 of May 29, 1930 (E 2792/142/91 of 1930).(110) 1.0. to F.O. P.Z. 4195/30 of July 4, 1930 (E 3572/142/91 of 1930).(111) I.O. to F.O. P.Z. 188/34 of January 12, 1934 (E 241/231/91 of 1934).(112) I.O. to F.O. Ext. 375/42 of January 30, 1942 (E 709/220/34 of 1942).(113) I.O. to F.O. P.Z. 1471/35 of March 7, 1935 (E 1557/17/91 of 1935).(114) P.R. to F.O. 1385/2/52 of January 25, 1952 (GA 25/7 of 1952).
