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FCO 8/576

Internal political situation, 1967-1968

This file relates to the internal political situation in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FO 1016/658

Boundary limitations of Dhofar, 1958

This file concerns the location of the boundary between Dhofar and the rest of Oman and how this impacts on the oil concessions granted to Cities Service Oil Company Limited and to Petroleum Development (Oman) Limited (PDO).
FO 1016/501

Oman: internal political situation, 1955-1956

This file relates to the situation in Oman following the rebellion.
FO 1016/555

Administration of Muscat, 1957

This file relates to the internal situation in Muscat and Oman regarding development and administration. It contains correspondence concerning: F C L Chauncy’s enquiries to the government of Zanzibar for possible suggestions on people to fill various posts in Muscat, from agricultural officers to tutors A report on agriculture in Muscat and Oman by the Director of Agriculture in Bahrain Aubrey Van Ollenbach.
FO 371/104407

Naval reconnaissance of the coasts of Muscat and Oman in response to Sultan's request for protection of oil prospecting anywhere in his territory: similar arrangements for land-based forces including Aden levies and the Huqf Force. Code EA file 15319, 1953

This file contains correspondence on: Plans for the Admiralty to carry out a beach reconnaissance in the gulf of Masirah, off the Coast of Oman, on behalf of the Iraq Petroleum Company (IPC), including: the necessity of completing work before the monsoon breaks; the use of HMS Dalrymple; the issue of payment; instructions for Dalrymple to undertake an additional survey at Khor Az Hajr [Khor Al Hajr]; early reports of the land in the area; and Admiralty's report to IPC [not enclosed] (1, 2A-3, 5, 6, 10) The Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Saeed Bin Taimur's request for assistance in raising