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FCO 8/1693

UK Diplomatic representation in Oman, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is about the diplomatic representation of the UK in Oman, from April to October 1971. It contains correspondence relating to: The potential elevation of the Political Agent to HM Ambassador in Bahrain in the wake of independence, and the question of the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf's relation to the new Ambassador The designation of the Consul General in Muscat D F Hawley as Ambassador in Oman.
FO 371/109892

Improvement of water supplies in Trucial Coast States, 1954

This file relates to the water supply of the Trucial Coast. It contains correspondence on: Discussions on the development of the water in Buraimi, which is not derived from wells but by falajs, which can only be taken forward by improvement of the falajs (1) Possibility of Colonel Merrylees coming to Muscat and Batinah to discuss drilling of wells (2) Comments made on D G Crawford's report on the water supplies of the Trucial Coast (3) Merrylee's reports on water supply development in Oman and on the Trucial States siting wells.
FO 371/163041

Commercial relations UK, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to: Interest of T G Mapplebeck & Company in construction projects in Abu Dhabi and the appointment of a purchasing agent for the Ruler Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1) Clarification of the status of Charles Kendall & Partners Limited in the Trucial States (2) Interest of Tracey Blagden Limited in operating as purchasing agents for the Trucial States.