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FO 371/114605

UK representation in Dhofar, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to UK representation in Dhofar and the possibility to build a rest house in the air force camp.
FO 371/149156

Livestock in Gulf States, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to livestock and its development in Oman and Kuwait, including a report about the livestock in Oman and Dhofar.
FCO 164/8

Trucial States: oil concession, 1 August 1938 - 31 March 1947

This file contains letters, minutes and notes relating to the Petroleum Concessions Limited‘s intention of extending their exploration concessions with the Sultan of Muscat and the Sheikh of Ajman. It includes notes for references concerning Muscat, Dhofar and Ajman oil concession and a copy of English version of the Ajman exploration permit.
FCO 8/2807

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK, 1976 Jan 01 - 1976 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabia’s political relations with the UK.
FCO 8/2947

Political relations between Oman and Iran, 1977 Jan 01 - 1977 Dec 31

This file relates to the political relations between Oman and Iran. It contains correspondence concerning: The private visit of the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed to Iran The visit of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to Oman from 5-8 December 1977 and the efforts of HMG to brief him on issues including finance in Oman, the situation in the Horn of Africa and Iranian forces in Dhofar. It also includes the speeches by the Sultan and the Shah given at a banquet in Muscat and press reports of the visit.

FO 371/140229

Oil industry in Muscat and Oman. Code BA file 1535, 1959

This file concerns the oil industry in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FCO 8/4501

Oman: annual review for 1981, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file contains the Annual Review for Oman, 1981, by D Slater, with related correspondence and a calendar for 1981. The review touches on: Dhofar and internal security, the succession, Oman's relations with the UK and the US, economic development and commercial activities.
FCO 8/4500

Internal political affairs in Oman, 1982 Jan 01 - 1982 Dec 31

This file concerns the internal affairs of Oman.
FO 1016/198

Issue of Muscat visas by British officers, 1952

This file relates to the rules for issuing visas for entry into Muscat.
FO 1016/197

Huqf oil concession, 1952

This file relates to plans to establish the Huqf Force in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FO 1016/185

Slavery in Persian Gulf states, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to: A list of 29 slaves, including their place of origin, who were issued manumission certificates in Bahrain and Sharjah in 1951 A list of nine unsettled manumission cases, including the names of the complainant and accused slaver The Political Agencies' assessment of domestic slavery on the Trucial Coast, Kuwait and Bahrain A statement by Mubarak Bin Obaid on behalf of his stepson Sawayah Bin Khamis who was kidnapped aged 14 (by Harashish Al Mansouri, Weld al Haram Al Amri, and Ali Yawaihi Al Amri) near Umm Al Quwain and a sworn depositi
FCO 8/6039

Relations between Saudi Arabia and Middle Eastern and Near Eastern countries, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabia's relations with the Middle East and regional affairs.