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FO 1016/604

Oman: internal political situation, 1957

This file relates to the internal political situation in Oman.
FO 1016/629

Military operations in central Oman, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to: A report by the Interior Minister Sayyed Ahmad Bin Ibrahim to the Sultan of Muscat Saeed Bin Taimur that the Imam of Oman Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i and his brother Taleb Bin Ali Al Hina'i have relocated to the north side of Jebel Akhdar and that Taleb has told Sheikh Sulaiman Bin Himyar Al Nabhani of his intention to travel to Dammam for assistance; and a letter received by Sultan Saeed apparently confirming the presence of both Mohammad Abdulla Salmi and Sheikh Saleh Bin Isa Al Harithi at Dammam in Saudi Arabia The continuation of air atta
FO 1016/627

Military operations in central Oman, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to: A paper on the principles to be followed in interrogation of prisoners by E F Henderson A report by the Trucial Oman Scouts of a rift between the Wali of Ibri and the oil company A rumour about Saudi Arabian dhows smuggling weapons into Sur in eastern Oman A rumour about a letter from Imam Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i to Sheikh Saeed Bin Sultan Al Rahab instructing the latter to contribute men to an assault on Bayt Al Falaj and Azaiba A series of clippings from Jaridat Al Manar, Baghdad on clashes in the Jebel Akhdar War A meeting betw
FO 1016/566

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: Situation reports, updates, and telegrams on military matters in Oman.
FO 1016/564

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman.
FO 1016/356

Development in Oman, 1954

This file concerns political events in Oman. It contains correspondence relating to: Question of whether the Muscat and Oman Field Force (MOFF), also known as the Huqf Force, should advance further north to take Dhank and perhaps even to join up with the Batinah Force.
FO 1016/355

Development in Oman, 1954

This file concerns political events in Oman.
FO 1016/354

Development in Oman, 1954

This file concerns political events in Oman. It contains: Translations of letters from the Imam of Oman Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i to the British Consulate in Muscat, dated 30 April, 5 May and 7 June A letter from the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf B A B Burrows to the Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden regarding the circumstances surrounding the change in the tenure of the Imamate and an account of other recent developments in Oman, along with a comment from the Consul-General in Muscat F C L Chauncy Reports of a planned attack by the Imam on Ibri.
FO 1016/352

Proposed increase in strength of Muscat and Oman Field Force, 1954

This file concerns proposals to expand the Muscat and Oman Field Force (MOFF), also known as the Huqf Force.
FO 371/114581

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: Saudi Arabian protests against the collection of zakat in the quarters of the Balushi tribe (81) The Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur's request for a list of questions which he would be asked at a BBC interview (82) Report of a gun attack on taxi cabs sent to fetch Sulaiman Bin Himyar (83) Indication from Sulaiman Bin Himyar that he is willing to depose the Imam of Oman Ghalib Al Hina'i in return for recognition as Ruler under sovereignty of the Sultan (84) Report that rifles are being handed over by the Wali of Boshar
FO 371/114578

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: Secretary General of the Arab League confirming that Oman will be on the agenda at the next Arab Defence Council meeting (1) Question of whether the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur should contact individual Arab governments ahead of the Arab League meeting (2-3, 6) Brief history of the Imamate of Oman and the Sultanate of Muscat.
FO 371/140133

Mapping of boundaries of Trucial States. Code BA file 1087 (papers 1 to 7), 1959

This file contains correspondence relating to:Maps of the Muscat - Trucial States frontiers (1)Julian F Walker's work on the Muscat - Trucial States boundary and tribal demands in the Dhahira region. It includes a request by Sheikh Mohammad Bin Salimin of the Al Bu Shamis [Al Shamsi] tribe to purchase arms and receive financial aid from HMG, and a request by Sheikh Ali Bin Ahmad Al Salf that the Naim tribe be accepted as another Trucial State.