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FCO 164/21

Trucial States: tribes, 1 August 1950 - 29 February 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to the tribes of Oman with comments from P D Stobart of the Political Agency Sharjah, and F C L Chauncy of the British Consulate Muscat. It also includes notes on the Imam’s administration in the interior of Oman with a list of Walis appointed by the Imam.

FO 371/179905

Internal political situation: overthrow of Ruler of Sharjah, 1965

This file contains correspondence relating to: A conversation between Minister of State George Thomson and the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi on 13 May 1965, reported by Al Gomhuria of Cairo; a request for information on the movements and intentions of Sheikh Saqr and his son; a letter of protest from the Committee for the Rights of Oman to the Secretary of State; a report on a mass rally held in support of Sheikh Saqr as the 'legitimate' ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Saqr's accusation that HMG is pursuing a policy of 'divide and rule' in the Emirate; a letter from Bob

FO 371/174725

Income tax, 1964

This file relates to income tax in Abu Dhabi and a 50/50 agreement between the Abu Dhabi Petroleum Company (ADPC) and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
FO 371/149108

Jurisdiction in Trucial States, 1960

This file contains: Account by D F Hawley of his discussion with the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan regarding HMG's proposals concerning jurisdiction (20) Correspondence regarding the preparation of amending legislation relating to jurisdiction in Abu Dhabi and the question of whether to make the legislation apply to the other Trucial States as well.
FO 371/185540

Economy, 1966

This file relates to development in Abu Dhabi.
FO 371/149052

Trucial Oman Scouts, 1960

This file relates to the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS). It covers correspondence on: Proposed conditions of service for Trucial States commissioned officers in the TOS.
FO 371/149107

Jurisdiction in Trucial States, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to: Question of Britain meeting the wishes of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan for the cession of jurisdiction and his general displeasure with HMG. It includes a comparison with Kuwait, where HMG agrees in principle to the eventual abolition of its jurisdiction, and consideration of it leading to similar demands by other Gulf states.
FO 371/185530

Assistance to Trucial States, 1966

This file contains correspondence relating to: Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's request for HMG's help in recruiting a British Director of Finance. It includes details of the circumstances behind this request and pressure within the Ruling Family (7) New Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's request for assistance in finding a British firm of solicitors to act as legal advisors (23) Trucial States Council considering the appointment of a director of medical and public health services (30)

FO 371/174722

Postal services, 1964

This file contains correspondence relating to: Postal agreements between the Baroody Stamp Company and the Rulers of Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah.
FO 371/179925

Chamber of Commerce, 1965

This file contains: Ordinance establishing a chamber of commerce in Dubai, a decree to appoint the constituent committee of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and related correspondence which discusses the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum's intentions and rationale (8) Correspondence relating to the reaction of British and other businesses to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce ordinance and the questions of parallel legislation and compulsory or voluntary membership (9) Correspondence relating to discontent among merchants of Abu Dhabi with the Ruler Sheikh Shakhbut Bin S
FO 371/179922

Financial situation, 1965

This file contains correspondence relating to: A request for estimates of the annual incomes and expenditure of the six Rulers (1) A request for estimates of the income and expenditure for 1964 of Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan (2) An approximate estimate of Sheikh Shakhbut's reserves, future commitments, income and expenditure (3) Talks between Political Agent A T Lamb and Sheikh Shakhbut on the subject of government organisation and financial control.
FO 371/109916

Disagreements between Trucial Coast rulers and British contractors, 1954

This file contains correspondence relating to: Proposed legal action against M Buckmaster by R A J Lippett and Abdul Rahman Khalifa, both for defamation of character.