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FCO 8/1309

Interest of Iraq in Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file relates to Iraqi activity in the Gulf.
FCO 8/2015

Aid for economic development from UK to Oman, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the provision of development aid to Oman.
FCO 8/1854

Development projects in Oman, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file concerns issues of economic development in Oman.
FO 1016/733

Rebel activity in Muscat, 1963 Jan 01 - 1963 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence on: A report from the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) that Taleb Bin Ali Al Hina’i is attempting to incite Dhofaris into an uprising against the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, and a report of such resistance on Cairo Radio A proposed ban by Gulf Aviation Company Limited on passengers holding paper passports issued by the Rulers of Ajman, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah A visit to the Political Agent by Saeed Bin Suhail Al Kathairi to ask the former to press the Sultan to allow some progress in Dhofar J D C Blake’s ‘Impressions and Information Ga
FO 371/105654

Air Agreement between UK and Bahrain: draft amendment and new Air Navigation Regulations; clearance of non-scheduled flights to Bahrain and Sharjah. Code GA file 60 (papers 41 to end), 1953

The file contains correspondence relating to: Confirmation by International Aeradio Limited (IAL) of the new appointments in Sharjah (41) Revised draft of the proposed new Bahrain Air Agreement, including Ministry of Civil Aviation (MCA) and Air Ministry amendments (42) Notices to Airmen No. 2 relating to landing, housing and parking fees, which were introduced on 8 August 1951 and which are in force for Bahrain and Sharjah aerodromes (42a) Itinerary for the flight of Mr K R Collins M.I.N, A.R. Ae.
FO 371/105683

Ministry of Civil Aviation Mission to the Persian Gulf; consideration of siting of Kuwait airfield and general problems of Bahrain and Sharjah. Code GA file 105, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to: Designation of aerodromes in British territories overseas under the Chicago Convention, involving Kuwait and Bahrain (1-2) Restrictions on the use of the Muscat airfield by the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Saeed Bin Taimur (3) Proposal by Airwork to operate a freight service to Jebel Ali, a potentially disputed area (4, 6, 12) Arrangements for a Ministry of Civil Aviation mission to the Gulf during April-May 1953 to study conditions and discuss related issues, including: an overview of upcoming Air Ministry plans in the Gulf; briefs on t
FO 371/156781

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1961

This file relates to the question of Oman at the 15th session of the UN General Assembly.
FO 371/140189

Air force of Muscat. Code BA file 1223 (papers 6 to 21), 1959

This file relates to the establishment of the Sultan of Oman's Air Force in 1959.
FO 371/156686

Ownership of Kuria Muria Island in Persian Gulf, 1961

This file relates to the status of the Kuria Muria [Khuriya Muriya] Islands.
FO 371/168657

Security of merchant shipping in Persian Gulf, 1963

This file contains correspondence relating to: Guidance which the Royal Navy have for anti-smuggling operations in the Gulf (1) Appointment of additional petty officers to strengthen the security on British India Steam Navigation Company (BISN) ships and suggestions by the Marconi Company for establishing a reporting system covering the movements of BISN ships (2) Signing of the Bahrain Customs (Amendment) Regulation, 1963, in order to bring legislation into line with the Ruler's Customs (Amendment) Ordinance, 1963 (3) Copies of the Bahrain Customs (Amendment) Regulation, 1963
FO 371/114730

Immigration control in Trucial States: powers of arrest without warrant for passport offences given to Trucial Oman levies, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: Britain's intention to withdraw the waiver exempting Saudi Arabians from Trucial States passport regulations before Gulf Aviation starts its fortnightly service to Abu Dhabi (1-2) The background to the waiver, linked to the 1952 Buraimi Standstill Agreement, and a recommendation by the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf B A B Burrows for a replacement waiver that will only apply to persons from Bahrain, Kuwait, Muscat, Qatar and Yemen (3) Saudi complaints concerning the withdrawal of the waiver (4-5, 8) 'Trucial Oman Levies (A
FO 371/132789

Dispute over frontier between Aden and Muscat, 1958

This file contains: Sketch map of the Muscat frontiers in the Gulf region, produced by Gulf Aviation Company, accompanied by correspondence relating to its alleged inaccuracies (1) Correspondence regarding a request from the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur for an official from the Aden Protectorate to meet with the Wali of Dhofar in order to settle the boundary around Habarut (2) Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur's agreement for an Aden official to meet the Wali of Dhofar in October (3)