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FCO 8/5502

Relations between Oman and the USA, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns US relations with Oman and the Gulf.
FCO 8/2465

Economic situation in Oman, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file is part C of a series concerning the economic situation in Oman.
FCO 8/1940

Defence force of United Arab Emirates, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file concerns the relationship between the UK and the UAE with regard to military matters. It contains correspondence and memoranda on: Whether the provision of British loaned personnel to the UAE should continue, or if the UAE President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan will seek instead to use contract officers.
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 8/1620

Withdrawal of British armed forces from Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is about the withdrawal of British military forces from the Gulf, January to August 1971.
FO 371/156812

Determination of extra territorial jurisdiction in Muscat and Oman, 1961

This file relates to the determination of extra territorial jurisdiction in Muscat and Oman.
FO 371/114879

Dispute over frontiers between Saudi Arabia and Aden Colony and Protectorate and other Persian Gulf States, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: Colonial Office views on the question to be put to the Governor of Aden T Hickinbotham (1) US State Department asking ARAMCO not to enter the Mugshin area (2-3) Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur's visit to Shisar [Shishr] and Mugshin (4) Possibility that Saudi Arabia is using the Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO) to further its claims against Muscat and Aden (5) A Saudi aide memoire which complains of trespassing by oil companies in areas disputed with Muscat and Aden (6) Reports that Turki Bin Ataishan has collected 1
FO 371/114642

Negotiations between Sultan of Muscat and Pakistan for lease or sale of Gwadur [Gwadar], 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: History of how the proposed Gwadur [Gwadar] lease came about and the question of oil rights. It also contains a draft lease as agreed with Pakistan (1) The Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur's agreement in principle to the idea of a lease and his wish that HMG negotiate on his behalf. Britain does not want to get directly involved (2-3) Further points made by the Sultan in discussion of the draft lease agreement regarding the questions of oil, duration, payment in sterling and ratification.
FO 371/126975

Mineral deposits in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Colonel G de Gaury's efforts to interest British mining companies in the exploitation of minerals, notably copper, in Muscat, particularly Masirah Island. It also discusses the desirability of greater American interest in Muscat to offset the Saudi slant of US policy (1) Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur's refusal to renew the expiring two-year concession granted to de Gaury (2) Wendell Phillips' approach to de Gaury, possibly to arrange a deal.