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FCO 8/6049

Saudi Arabia: terrorism, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns 'terrorism' and Saudi Arabian security policy.
FCO 8/2365

Abu Dhabi Defence Force, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the Abu Dhabi Defence Force (ADDF).
FCO 8/626

UK, 1968

This file relates to relations between the UK and Kuwait.
FCO 8/1846

People's Front for the Liberation of the Occupied Arabian Gulf (PFLOAG): rebellion in Dhofar province of Oman, 1971 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file concerns the rebellion in the province of Dhofar in Oman, particularly the ‘information war’ over the narrative of the conflict in the public sphere.
FCO 8/1198

National Guard, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns the question of expanding the Saudi Arabian National Guard, commanded by Prince Abdulla Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, with correspondence related to: Question of equipping the National Guard with heavy weapons, and recruiting additional British training officers King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud’s apparent unwillingness to support the expansion of the National Guard, with questions concerning his attitude to British influence Confusion surrounding the origins and role of the British Military Mission (BMM) to the National Guard and the search for the original terms of ag
FCO 8/95

Propaganda from Cairo Radio, 1967-1968

This file relates to broadcasts transmitted from Cairo and elsewhere.
FO 1016/851

Trucial States: internal security and policing (excluding Abu Dhabi), 1966 Jan 01 - 1966 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to: A memorandum on 'The Internal Security Situation in the Trucial States in 1966-1968' The consideration of Mr Hogarth as a candidate for leading the Sharjah Police Force The comments of the Land Intelligence Committee Persian Gulf (LIC(PG)) about a paper on internal security in the Trucial States prepared by the Political Agent D A Roberts The final version of 'The Internal Security Situation in the Trucial States in 1966-1968', submitted by the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf W H T Luce to the Foreign Office The estimated cost
FO 1016/770

Negotiations with Omani and Dhofari rebels in exile, 1967 Jan 01 - 1967 Dec 31

This file relates to attempts by rebels from Oman to negotiate an end to their rebellion.
FO 1016/571

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: The departure of a number of correspondents from Bahrain, due to the winding down of HMG’s publicity over Oman; and the travel of some correspondents in Muscat and Oman Situation reports, updates, and telegrams on military matters in Oman.
FO 1016/563

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman regarding the loss of control of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur over central Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: The statements of Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd to the House of Commons on the situation in Oman on 23 and 25 July 1957 International press reaction to the situation in Oman, including reports from: the Associated Press, America, Pravda, Lebanon, Baghdad, Cairo, Pakistan and Tripoli.
FO 371/174554

Omani rebel activity, 1964

This file contains correspondence relating to: Suggestion of a meeting with the Omani rebel leaders without further consultation of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and the consideration of possible tactics for negotiation (51) Negotiations with the rebels, including progress to date and action to be taken (52) Agreement of the Sultan to probe the position of the rebel leaders, but his reluctance to commit to relaxing his terms (53) Donation of 66,650 rupees by HMG to a relief fund following fires in Muscat and Matrah [Muttrah] (54) Accounts of discussions with
FO 371/156770

Internal political situation, 1961

This file relates to the internal political situation in Muscat and Oman. It covers correspondence on: The alleged travel restrictions imposed on families of rebel leaders in Muscat and Oman. It includes a letter from Himyar Bin Sulaiman to the UN Secretary-General (201) A meeting of the Consultative Council of the Imamate of Oman, 12 September 1961 (202) A lecture by two Omani students from Cairo reported by the Moroccan daily Al Tahrir (203) The release of twelve Omani political prisoners on 31 August and 1 September 1961.