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FO 1016/395

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 1016/394

Muscat and Oman: internal situation, 1955

This file relates to the dispute between the Imam of Oman, Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i, and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Saeed Bin Taimur, concerning the sovereignty of Interior Oman.
FO 1016/393

Muscat and Oman: internal situation, 1955

This file relates to the dispute between the Imam of Oman, Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i, and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur concerning the sovereignty of Interior Oman.
FO 1016/392

Muscat and Oman: internal situation, 1955

This file relates to the dispute between the Imam of Oman Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur concerning the sovereignty of inner Oman.
FO 1016/391

Muscat and Oman: internal situation, 1955

This file relates to the dispute between the Imam of Oman Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur concerning the sovereignty of Interior Oman.
FO 1016/390

Muscat and Oman: internal situation, 1955

This file relates to the dispute between the Imam of Oman Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur concerning the sovereignty of Interior Oman.
FO 1016/250

Muscat: Petroleum Development (Oman) Ltd financing of Huqf force to protect oil exploration operation, 1953

This file relates to the establishment of the Huqf Force in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman to protect the oil exploration activities of Petroleum Development (Oman) Limited (PDO) [a subsidiary of Iraq Petroleum Company]. It contains correspondence concerning: Postponement of general recruitment, but continuing efforts to select British officers and find a commandant.
FO 1016/249

Muscat: Petroleum Development (Oman) Ltd financing of Huqf force to protect oil exploration operation, 1953

This file relates to the establishment of the Huqf Force in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman to protect the oil exploration activities of Petroleum Development (Oman) Limited (PDO) [a subsidiary of Iraq Petroleum Company].
FO 371/109809

Situation among the Tribes of Muscat and Oman: abdications and appointments of tribal chiefs;, 1954

The file contains correspondence relating to: Various summaries of the present position in the Wadi Jizzi [Wadi Jizi] relating to the hostilities and attacks.
FO 371/104402

Oil exporation by Iraq Petroleum Company (IPC) in disputed territory of the Trucial States; Saudi Arabian protests at exploration during arbitration proceedings. Code EA file 15312, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to: Political Residency's wish to be consulted prior to operations or surveys being carried out in disputed territory (1) Iraq Petroleum Company's (IPC) plans to undertake operations in disputed territory, including: plans to establish a camp for seismic survey at Jebel Dhanna and undertake operation in Liwa; the suggestion that the company could cover the ground westward up to Khor Al Odaid [Khawr Al Udayd] instead; a map showing the area of operations [enclosed] and a request from IPC that HMG prescribe a line north of which the company migh
FO 371/109902

The rights of oil companies, IPC and AIOC in concession areas in regions of frontier disputes, 1954

This file relates to the effect of frontier disputes between Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi on the rights of British oil companies in concession areas. It covers correspondence on: Action to be taken to safeguard the rights of the oil companies and attempts to resolve the frontier dispute.
FO 371/133151

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK, 1958

This file relates to Anglo-Saudi relations and Buraimi.