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Development in Oman, 1954

This file concerns political events in Oman. It contains correspondence relating to: Question of whether the Muscat and Oman Field Force (MOFF), also known as the Huqf Force, should advance further north to take Dhank and perhaps even to join up with the Batinah Force.

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].

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Development in Oman, 1954

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

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