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FCO 8/574

Sultan of Muscat, 1967-1968

This file relates to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur.
FO 1016/560

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman, particularly in regard to the Omani Liberation Army.
FO 1016/554

Internal political situation: Muscat, 1957

This file relates to the internal political situation in Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: Incidents and tribal disturbances in Oman.
FO 1016/574

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the aftermath of the rebellion in Oman.
FO 1016/610

Activities of Saudi Arabian agents in and around Buraimi and Oman, 1957

This file concerns the role of external actors in the Jebel Akhdar War.
FO 1016/322

Kuria Maria islands; ownership dispute, 1954

This file concerns events on the Kuria Maria [Khuriwa Muriya] Islands. It contains correspondence on: The visit of Munir Al Vakil a Brigadier in the Iraq Army, who wishes to settle on the islands for reasons concerning his Baha'i faith The visit of the Consul-General in Muscat F C L Chauncy to the islands. It includes lists of people living on the largest of the islands, Al Hallaniyah.

FO 1016/208

General information on sugar position, 1952

This file relates to the import and export of sugar to and from Muscat.
FO 371/132858

Jurisdiction in Muscat and Oman, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to: Expedited Order in Council amendment on jurisdiction over Indian citizens in Muscat. It includes a copy of the 'Amendments to the draft of the Muscat (Amendment) Order 1958'; a letter from the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur to Major F C L Chauncy; a printed copy of The Muscat Order 1955 (No. 1641 of 1955), made on 28 October 1955; and a copy of The Muscat (Amendment) Order 1958 (No.
FO 1016/96

Report on a visit to Kuria Muria, 1950 May 7

This file contains the Political Agent F C L Chauncy's report on his visit to the Kuria Muria [Khuriya Muriya] Islands on 7 May 1950 during his tour of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.

FO 371/148905

Internal Political Situation: Muscat and Oman, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to: Question of how to engage with the Imam of Oman Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i and the main rebel leaders, particularly Taleb Bin Ali Al Hina’i, Sheikh Sulaiman Bin Himyar Al Nabhani and Saleh Bin Isa (37, 21, 29-30) Assessment by the Consul General in Muscat W N Monteith of the reasons for the problems with the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur's rule in Oman (22, 25) Possibility of F C L Chauncy being asked by the Sultan to be his special advisor (23, 26) Manifesto for a new Omani political party [translation enclosed] (24)

FO 371/126875

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file relates to the conflict in central Oman between the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and the Imam of Oman Ghalib Al Hina'i and his supporters. It contains correspondence on: Reports that Taleb Al Hina'i is planning to ambush military parties between Ibri and Firk [Firq].
FO 371/114736

Jurisdiction over UK Forces in Muscat, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: Extension of British jurisdiction over members of its armed forces operating in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence between F C L Chauncy and Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur (1) The Sultan's consent for the extension of British jurisdiction.