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FO 371/148906

Internal Political Situation: Muscat and Oman, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to: Efforts to hold discussions with the Omani rebel leaders, particularly Sheikh Sulaiman Bin Himyar Al Nabhani (38-39, 42-45, 49) Recognition given to Commander R R S Fisher for rescuing the Minister of the Interior of Muscat and Oman from an attempt on his life (40, 48) Trip by J F S Phillips to the interior of Oman (41, 52) Discussions with Hashun Jawad about the situation in Oman (42) Investigations into the growing problems in Buraimi (46, 50, 53) Request by King Idris of Libya for information about the Omani rebels (47
FO 371/156821

Visit to UK by Ruler, 1961

This file relates to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and his family. It contains correspondence concerning:A suggestion that the rulers of the Trucial States and Qatar send messages to the Sultan on his official birthday (1-2)Possible developments if the Sultan were to cease to rule, and the question of succession. It speculates on United Arab Republic support for Sayyed Shihab Bin Faisal, Iraqi support for Sayyed Tariq Bin Taimur, the strength of Sheikh Saleh Bin Isa Al Harithi's position, and considers British efforts to groom Sayyed Qaboos Bin Saeed.
FO 371/168688

Internal political situation, 1963

This file contains: A report of a storm that has caused heavy damage in Muscat (21) A report of a discussion with the Ruler of Kuwait regarding the possibility of HMG receiving an Emissary from the Imam of Oman Ghalib Al Hina'i (22) Correspondence regarding press reports in Jedda [Jeddah] of incidents in Oman, and whether to approach the Saudi Arabian Government about this and about the Omani rebel question in general (23, 38) A letter from the Consul General in Muscat J F S Phillips reporting four recent incidents in Salala [Salalah].
FO 371/162877

Visit to UK by Ruler, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to: Proposed itinerary for the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur's visit to the UK (1) The Sultan's indecision as to whether or not to visit the UK this year (2) Analysis by J F S Phillips on what would happen if the Sultan ceased to rule (3)