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FO 1016/800

Consequences if Sultan of Muscat and Oman dies suddenly, 1968 Jan 01 - 1969 Dec 31

This file relates to the consequences if the Sultan of Muscat and Oman dies suddenly.
FO 1016/733

Rebel activity in Muscat, 1963 Jan 01 - 1963 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence on: A report from the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) that Taleb Bin Ali Al Hina’i is attempting to incite Dhofaris into an uprising against the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, and a report of such resistance on Cairo Radio A proposed ban by Gulf Aviation Company Limited on passengers holding paper passports issued by the Rulers of Ajman, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah A visit to the Political Agent by Saeed Bin Suhail Al Kathairi to ask the former to press the Sultan to allow some progress in Dhofar J D C Blake’s ‘Impressions and Information Ga
FO 1016/581

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to operations in the aftermath of the Oman rebellion.
FO 1016/395

Operation in interior of Oman, 1955

This file relates to an operation by the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur, to occupy Nizwa, the base of the Imam of Oman Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i, which was backed by Britain and code-named ‘Full Blast’. It takes place during a dispute between the Imam and the Sultan regarding the sovereignty of Interior Oman.
FO 1016/211

Request by Sheikh Saleh bin Isa to Consulate for opinion regarding certain Saudi activities, 1952

This file relates to the internal political situation in Oman.
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 371/148906

Internal Political Situation: Muscat and Oman, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to: Efforts to hold discussions with the Omani rebel leaders, particularly Sheikh Sulaiman Bin Himyar Al Nabhani (38-39, 42-45, 49) Recognition given to Commander R R S Fisher for rescuing the Minister of the Interior of Muscat and Oman from an attempt on his life (40, 48) Trip by J F S Phillips to the interior of Oman (41, 52) Discussions with Hashun Jawad about the situation in Oman (42) Investigations into the growing problems in Buraimi (46, 50, 53) Request by King Idris of Libya for information about the Omani rebels (47
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 371/156768

Internal political situation, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to: The Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani's views on handing over Omani prisoners to the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum; the suggestion that the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur should request the transfer; and the legal position on the situation (161, 165-166, 168, 170, 174, 176-177 ) Support by Saudi Arabia for Omani rebels and the US State Department's representations to the Saudi Government (162) Meetings with Abdul Rahim on 20-21 July 1961; and his proposed arrest (163, 167) Propaganda by Omani

FO 371/185540

Economy, 1966

This file relates to development in Abu Dhabi.
FO 371/162846

Internal political situation, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to: The report of Colonel C Maxwell about the possible recrudescence of the revolt in Oman (61) The statement of the Imam of Oman's representative in Cairo published by Izvestia (62) The report of a conversation with the Jordanian Prime Minister Wasfi Al Tal on the engagement of Abdul Aziz Al Khalidi as public relations officer for the Imamate of Oman.
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.