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FO 371/114605

UK representation in Dhofar, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to UK representation in Dhofar and the possibility to build a rest house in the air force camp.
FCO 164/8

Trucial States: oil concession, 1 August 1938 - 31 March 1947

This file contains letters, minutes and notes relating to the Petroleum Concessions Limited‘s intention of extending their exploration concessions with the Sultan of Muscat and the Sheikh of Ajman. It includes notes for references concerning Muscat, Dhofar and Ajman oil concession and a copy of English version of the Ajman exploration permit.
FCO 8/2947

Political relations between Oman and Iran, 1977 Jan 01 - 1977 Dec 31

This file relates to the political relations between Oman and Iran. It contains correspondence concerning: The private visit of the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed to Iran The visit of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to Oman from 5-8 December 1977 and the efforts of HMG to brief him on issues including finance in Oman, the situation in the Horn of Africa and Iranian forces in Dhofar. It also includes the speeches by the Sultan and the Shah given at a banquet in Muscat and press reports of the visit.

FO 371/140229

Oil industry in Muscat and Oman. Code BA file 1535, 1959

This file concerns the oil industry in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FO 1016/197

Huqf oil concession, 1952

This file relates to plans to establish the Huqf Force in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FO 1016/185

Slavery in Persian Gulf states, 1952

This file contains correspondence relating to: A list of 29 slaves, including their place of origin, who were issued manumission certificates in Bahrain and Sharjah in 1951 A list of nine unsettled manumission cases, including the names of the complainant and accused slaver The Political Agencies' assessment of domestic slavery on the Trucial Coast, Kuwait and Bahrain A statement by Mubarak Bin Obaid on behalf of his stepson Sawayah Bin Khamis who was kidnapped aged 14 (by Harashish Al Mansouri, Weld al Haram Al Amri, and Ali Yawaihi Al Amri) near Umm Al Quwain and a sworn depositi
FCO 8/6039

Relations between Saudi Arabia and Middle Eastern and Near Eastern countries, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabia's relations with the Middle East and regional affairs.
FO 464/15

Arabia: miscellaneous papers, 1933-1955, 1933 Jan 01 - 1955 Dec 31

This file contains miscellaneous papers, reports, correspondence, and treaties relating to Arabia, the Gulf and the wider Middle East, primarily from 1933-1955.
FCO 8/1074

Omani internal situation, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns the internal situation in Muscat and Oman.
FCO 8/1073

Annual review for 1968, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file contains summaries and correspondence relating to Muscat and Oman’s Annual Review for 1969, including reference to:The Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur’s relations with the northern Trucial StatesThe Dhofar RebellionThe development schemes that have been commissioned for Muscat, Matrah [Muttrah] and SalalahAn increase in Muscat and Oman’s oil production.
FCO 8/366

Muscat and Oman, 1967-1968

This file concerns relations between the People’s Republic of South Yemen and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
AIR 23/645

Development of air route along Arabian coast, 1932 Feb.-Oct.

This file contains correspondence from Air Staff Headquarters, RAF Iraq Command at Hinaidi concerning the development of the air routes which pass through the Gulf and the south coast of Arabia to India and Aden, particularly reconnaissance of potential landing grounds and anchorages for flying boats and arrangements for refuelling.