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FCO 8/1676

Oman: admission to Arab League, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to Oman’s application to join the Arab League.
FCO 8/950

Bahrain's problems with Iran, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file relates to the dispute between Bahrain and Iran in September-October 1969, discussed between HM Embassies in Tehran and Kuwait, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf, various Political Agencies in the Gulf and the UK’s Mission to the UN. It contains correspondence concerning: Amendments and drafts by the Bahrainis and Iranians to the order of procedure, the terms of reference, and the method of operation of the proposed UN Mission to Bahrain.
FCO 8/95

Propaganda from Cairo Radio, 1967-1968

This file relates to broadcasts transmitted from Cairo and elsewhere.
FCO 8/73

UK aid, 1967-1968

This file contains:The Annual Report on the working of the UK aid programme in the Gulf during 1966A note by the Head of the Economic Relations Department on the revised aid programme for 1968-69, including a table of related figures.
FCO 8/72

UN aid Persian Gulf, 1968

This file relates to UN Development Programme (UNDP) aid to the Gulf.
FO 1016/630

Military operations in central Oman, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to: The hand-over of Izki from the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS) to Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) The notes on a meeting about the Jebel Akhdar Campaign at Nizwa on 11 June 1958 The minutes of the Seventh Meeting of the Military Coordination Committee (Persian Gulf) The shooting of Colour Sergeant J L Halford of the Royal Marines while on patrol near Muti The perceived disaffection of individuals and tribes with leaders of the Imamate of Oman and the reluctance of defectors to openly acknowledge the authority of the Sultan of Muscat, Saeed Bin
FO 1016/626

Oman, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to: An item on the Treaty of Sib [Treaty of Seeb] (1920) in the summer issue of the Middle East Journal, 1958 A meeting between officials from the US State Department and the British Embassy to discuss the political relationship between the Sultanate of Muscat and the Imamate of Oman A discussion about the efficiency of communications between Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur, Interior Minister Sayyed Ahmad Bin Ibrahim and the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS) Two reports on the deployment of mine detectors to Nizwa, and pardoning of Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abd
FO 371/109863

Development projects and contracts in Kuwait appointment of British advisers and technicians, 1954

This file contains correspondence relating to: Possible departure of the Chief Engineer in the Kuwait Public Works Department, Majed Al Din Al Jabri, including: the question of his replacement, the potential for sending a British advisor to replace him and restore confidence in British advice and assistance; HMG's displeasure at the possibility of an Arab replacement; the suggestion that Jabri has ambitions in Syria; and Henry F Ayres's rejection of the post of economic advisor (1-2, 4, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 39) Suggestion of W F Crawford of the British Middle East Office (BMEO) as a candi
FO 371/156764

Internal political situation, 1961

This file concerns the internal political situation in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FO 371/156782

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1961

This file relates to discussions about Oman at the UN. It includes correspondence concerning: Speeches from Ahmad Shukairy, Minister of State for UN affairs and chairman of the Saudi Arabian delegation, including the full text of a speech made on 19 April 1961 relating to the rights of the Omani people and solutions to the Oman conflict (41, 49) Speech from Mr C T Crowe, Commander (of the Order) companion of St. Michael and St.
FO 371/174553

Omani rebel activity, 1964

This file relates to rebel activity in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FO 371/156769

Internal political situation, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to: Measures to prevent arms smuggling in Qatar (181) The visit of the Imam of Oman Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i to Damascus (182) Negotiations with the Omani rebels (184) A request for the extradition of two Omani rebels, Abdulla Bin Humaid Al Ghasani and Abdulla Bin Zahir Al Uthmani, from Qatar to Oman.