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FO 1016/654

Political situation in Oman, 1958

This file concerns the conflict between the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman and the Imamate of Oman.
FO 1016/630

Military operations in central Oman, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to: The hand-over of Izki from the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS) to Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) The notes on a meeting about the Jebel Akhdar Campaign at Nizwa on 11 June 1958 The minutes of the Seventh Meeting of the Military Coordination Committee (Persian Gulf) The shooting of Colour Sergeant J L Halford of the Royal Marines while on patrol near Muti The perceived disaffection of individuals and tribes with leaders of the Imamate of Oman and the reluctance of defectors to openly acknowledge the authority of the Sultan of Muscat, Saeed Bin
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.
FO 1016/209

Correspondence between Consul and Sultan of Muscat and Imam, 1952

This file contains correspondence between the Consul General in Muscat F C L Chauncy, the Imam of Oman Mohammad Bin Abdulla Al Khalili and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur.
FO 371/157037

Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS), 1961

This file relates to the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS).
FO 371/149066

Agreement between UK and Sharjah, on development of Sharjah airfield, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to: Agreement of the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi and his permission to advance the plan for the development of the airfield in Sharjah, in exchange for a lease of £ 30,000 p.a., and the settlement of his debts of up to £ 50,000. The instructions by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Derick Heathcoat-Amory to conclude the negotiations with Sheikh Saqr about the airfield at the earliest possible moment, and phase the execution of the plan to avoid strengthening his hand as far as possible.
FO 371/132535

Internal political situation in Trucial States, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to: D F Hawley's opinion in favour of a Trucial States Federation to ensure they survive. Hawley proposes carefully sounding the Rulers out and encouraging Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi of Sharjah to go ahead with the development of his ideas.