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FCO 164/16

Trucial States: frontiers around Buraimi, 1 November 1947 - 30 November 1947

This file contains a collection of extracts from Political Diaries, Muscat Administration Reports, letters, reports by Political Agents, views of Tribal Chiefs, and Sheikhs of the Trucial Coast regarding tribal allegiance, territorial claims in the area surrounding the Buraimi Oasis. It includes the description of principal places in Jau.
FCO 8/1153

Qatar and Iran median line, 1968 Jan 01-1968 Dec 31

This file relates to an agreement signed by Qatar and Iran on 20 September 1968, concerning their continental shelf boundary, based on an 'agreed minute' from 1966 between the UK and Iran.
FCO 8/3144

Relations between United Arab Emirates and Oman, 1978 Jan 01 - 1978 Dec 31

This file concerns the relations between the UAE and Oman, between January and February 1978.
FCO 8/1370

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claims of Iran to the Island of Bahrain from April to May 1970.
FCO 8/1369

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claim of Iran to the Island of Bahrain from March to April 1970. It contains correspondence relating to: The concerns of Lord Caradon [H M Foot] about the reaction of UN Secretary-General U Thant and Dr Ralph Bunche to an article about Bahrain printed in the Daily Telegraph.
FCO 8/2081

Political relations between Qatar and Oman, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the political relations between Qatar and Oman. It contains correspondence relating to: A request by HM Ambassador to Doha E F Henderson of notes for his discussion with Amir Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani about the provision of aid to Sultan Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Said and the preparation of the speaking notes by HM Ambassador to Muscat D F Hawley.
FCO 8/2158

Position of UK in Middle East, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns relations between Britain and the Arab world following the 1973 Yom Kippur War, and the tension between public support for Israel and the economic need for good relations with oil-producing Arab states.
FO 1016/603

Oman: internal political situation, 1957

This file relates to the internal political situation in Oman.
FO 1016/627

Military operations in central Oman, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to: A paper on the principles to be followed in interrogation of prisoners by E F Henderson A report by the Trucial Oman Scouts of a rift between the Wali of Ibri and the oil company A rumour about Saudi Arabian dhows smuggling weapons into Sur in eastern Oman A rumour about a letter from Imam Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i to Sheikh Saeed Bin Sultan Al Rahab instructing the latter to contribute men to an assault on Bayt Al Falaj and Azaiba A series of clippings from Jaridat Al Manar, Baghdad on clashes in the Jebel Akhdar War A meeting betw
FO 1016/635

Saudi incursions into Oman, 1958

This file relates to British information gathering about military activities in Oman, particularly those originating from Saudi Arabia.
FO 1016/634

Military operations in central Oman, 1958

This file relates to the military operations and blockade in and around Jebel Akhdar.
FO 1016/566

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: Situation reports, updates, and telegrams on military matters in Oman.