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Operation in interior of Oman, 1955

This file relates to an operation by the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur, to occupy Nizwa, the base of the Imam of Oman Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i, which was backed by Britain and code-named ‘Full Blast’. It takes place during a dispute between the Imam and the Sultan regarding the sovereignty of Interior Oman.

FO 371/120647

Oil concessions in Muscat and Oman, 1956

This file contains correspondence relating to: Reports that Iraq Petroleum Company (IPC) are thinking of approaching the Sultan of Muscat about turning their concession into one of the normal 50-50 type of arrangements (1) Proximity of Cities Service's future plans to the Darbat Ali or Habarut border (2) Route that the IPC will use for supply of their operations at Fahud and in the interior of Oman generally. Various possible routes are given and any objections to them.

FO 371/114716

Activities of petroleum companies in Muscat and Oman, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: Petroleum Concessions Limited's (PCL) intention to soon have geophysical parties working in the area west and south of Fahud. PCL also have a geologist working temporarily on the northern slopes of Jebel Salak under the escort of Sheikh Huwaishal of the Duru. It includes mention of tribal relations (1-2) PCL's interest in the area between Ibri and Buraimi.

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Operation in interior of Oman, 1955

Oil concessions in Muscat and Oman, 1956

Activities of petroleum companies in Muscat and Oman, 1955