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FCO 8/2220

Visits of Ministers and Members of Parliament between Oman and UK, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the visits of Ministers and Members of Parliament between Oman and the UK.
FCO 8/2113

Export of Jaguar aircraft from UK to Saudi Arabia, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to: The sale of French arms to Saudi Arabia, including reference to: a report of an $800 million arms deal; the sale of thirty Mirage aircraft; and a signed contract between France and Saudi Arabia for the supply of thirty tanks Possible French arms sales to Egypt French policy for the sale of arms to the Middle East Media coverage of the French Defence Minister’s visit to Saudi Arabia in September 1973, to sign an agreement to strengthen cooperation between France and Saudi Arabia, more specifically the status of the French armour mission
FCO 8/2005

Political situation in Oman, 1972 Dec 31 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns domestic and foreign political affairs in Oman.
FO 1016/575

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the aftermath of the Oman rebellion and ongoing operations to capture the rebel leaders, Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i, Taleb Bin Ali Al Hina’i and Sheikh Sulaiman Bin Himyar Al Nabhani.
FO 1016/573

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the aftermath of the rebellion in Oman.
FO 371/168689

Internal political situation, 1963

This file contains: A copy of a pamphlet, 'Oman and the Arab Revolution', published by the Arab Students Union in UK and Ireland (41) Correspondence reporting on the movements and activities of the Imam of Oman Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i (42, 45, 55, 59) Correspondence concerning possible approaches from Omani rebel leaders seeking talks, including Abdulla Ahmad Ghazala and Sheikh Sulaiman Bin Himyar Al Nabhani, and the efforts of Kuwait to act as a mediator (43-45, 50, 56) An English translation of Oman Liberation Pamphlet No.
FO 371/126892

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains: Draft minute prepared by the Secretary of the Chiefs of Staff Committee J P Lee to the Minister of Defence H Beeley on the operations in Oman.
FO 371/126889

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains: Summary of a discussion between the UK Ambassador to Sweden J N O Curle and the Political Director of the Swedish Foreign Ministry, regarding the Swedish attitude to the Oman question at the UN (402) Note regarding the sending of situation reports about Oman to the Foreign Office (403) Details of a new plan to capture the rebel leaders, and the question of whether to involve the RAF (405) Correspondence discussing whether the earlier assistance provided by the RAF to Iraq provides a precedent for the recent RAF involvement in Oman (406) Note on developmen
FO 371/126883

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains: Expressions of congratulations on the successful outcome of the operation in Oman, including from the Prime Minister (242) Correspondence regarding the prisoners being held in Muscat and suggestions as to the whereabouts of rebel leaders (243) Plans for the withdrawal of British forces from Oman (244) Text of a letter sent by Arab representatives to the President of the UN Security Council, regarding Oman (245) Correspondence with the US regarding the latter's intention to abstain on the vote on the inscription of the Oman item on the Security Council age
FO 371/126882

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Need for air strikes to tackle enemy positions encountered near Izki, and the inaccuracy of BBC reports stating that Izki has already fallen (210) The Sultan of Morocco's expression of anxiety regarding the British action in Oman, and the suggestion that the Sultan of Morocco might use his influence to persuade the Imam of Oman Ghalib Al Hina'i to submit to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur (211) Reports summarising the action against Firq, and its eventual capture (212) Reports given to officials in Lebanon, Jordan and Su
FO 371/114584

Situation among tribes and sheiks of Muscat and Oman; involvement of Arab League in affairs of Oman; Saudi Arabian threat and gun running; operations against Imam of Oman's headquarters at Nizwa, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: Reports in Cairo newspaper Al Ahram of operations by British forces in Oman.
FO 371/114583

Situation among tribes and sheiks of Muscat and Oman; involvement of Arab League in affairs of Oman; Saudi Arabian threat and gun running; operations against Imam of Oman's headquarters at Nizwa, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: Britain’s preference that a military operation against Nizwa should be undertaken as soon as possible and that the Trucial Oman Levies should be ready to assist (136) Discussions in the Arab League about the Imam of Oman, Ghalib Al Hina'i's membership application and related Arab press reports (137) Outline of the plan for military action against Nizwa by the Muscat and Oman Field Force (138, 141) Saudi report that Britain was urging the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Saeed Bin Taimur, to attack (140) Political and publicity background t