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FO 371/114581

Situation among tribes and sheiks of Muscat and Oman; involvement of Arab League in affairs of Oman; Saudi Arabian threat and gun running; operations against Imam of Oman's headquarters at Nizwa, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: Saudi Arabian protests against the collection of zakat in the quarters of the Balushi tribe (81) The Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur's request for a list of questions which he would be asked at a BBC interview (82) Report of a gun attack on taxi cabs sent to fetch Sulaiman Bin Himyar (83) Indication from Sulaiman Bin Himyar that he is willing to depose the Imam of Oman Ghalib Al Hina'i in return for recognition as Ruler under sovereignty of the Sultan (84) Report that rifles are being handed over by the Wali of Boshar

FO 371/174552

Internal political situation, 1964

This file contains correspondence relating to: A tour of Sharqiya in Oman by Consul General J S R Duncan and the Political Resident. Duncan discusses its historical domination by the Al Harithi family and their relations with Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur.

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