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FO 1016/299

French interest in Muscat, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to a request by the French Consul in Aden A Stepanof for assistance to be provided to Dr Jules Barthoux by the authorities in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman towards carrying out his archaeological research.

FO 1016/102

Report on visit to Kuria Muria, 1951 Aug 8-Sept 21

This file contains the Political Agent's account, in the form of an extract from the Aden Fishery Report, of his visit to the Kuria Muria [Khuriya Muriya] Islands, where islanders 'proudly displayed [the] Union Jack'. The main object of the visit was to complete the preliminary survey of the fishing possibilities off the southern coast of Arabia and it provides a general impression of the islands and their inhabitants.

FO 371/149243

Political relations with UK, 1960

This file relates to Anglo-Saudi relations. It contains correspondence concerning:Herbert de Ribbing's visits to discuss Anglo-Saudi relations and his mission to Buraimi; his proposed itinerary (Beirut - Riyadh - Aden - Salalah - Bahrain - Abu Dhabi - Buraimi) (115-116, 118); details such as the addition of a proposed visit to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur (115-116); the payment of de Ribbing's expenses (119), H Beeley's impressions of de Ribbing (123); press guidance (128-139)Comment relating to the accountability of de Ribbing's mission to the UN (130) (115-130).
FO 371/185478

Foreign policy, 1966

The file contains correspondence relating to: State visit of King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud to Iran.
FO 371/156672

Political relations between Persian Gulf states and UK, 1961

This file relates to British policy in the Gulf. It contains correspondence concerning: A parliamentary question by Woodrow Wyatt MP asking if the Lord Privy Seal proposes to visit the Gulf States to discuss the modernisation of treaty relationships (1, 4) Points arising from a meeting of Political Agents regarding Britain's future policy in the Gulf.
FO 371/185484

Political relations: UK, 1966

This file relates to relations between Britain and Saudi Arabia. It contains correspondence concerning: Conversation between Saudi Ambassador Sheikh Hafiz Wahba and Minister of State George Thompson on 27 January. Topics of discussion include: the Arab League's efforts to include Buraimi on the agenda at the UN; the question of King Saud hosting an Islamic conference; the situation in Yemen; and King Saud's talks with South Arabian leaders (1) Conversation between Hafiz Wahba and E M Rose (3) Conversation between Hafiz Wahba and Thompson on 18 February.
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 371/149244

Political relations with UK, 1960

This file relates to negotiations for the resumption of political relations between the UK and Saudi Arabia.
FO 371/132902

Ruling family of Muscat and Oman, 1958

This file relates to a private visit of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur to the UK.
FO 371/132903

Ruling family of Muscat and Oman, 1958

This file relates to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur's private visit to the UK, with important negotiations with HMG at intervals.
FO 371/168723

Visit to UK by Sultan, 1963

This file relates to the visit of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur to the UK.
FO 371/185212

UK ministerial visits to Persian Gulf, 1966

This file relates to the visits of various ministers and officials to the Gulf.