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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 371/185381

Ports, harbours and shipping, 1966

This file relates to ports, harbours and shipping in Oman.
FCO 8/2194

Political relations between Kuwait and Oman, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns a dispute between Oman and Kuwait in 1974, regarding Oman's irritation over Kuwait giving indirect aid to the rebels (the Popular Front for the Liberation of the Occupied Arabian Gulf) in South Yemen.
FCO 8/2081

Political relations between Qatar and Oman, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the political relations between Qatar and Oman. It contains correspondence relating to: A request by HM Ambassador to Doha E F Henderson of notes for his discussion with Amir Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani about the provision of aid to Sultan Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Said and the preparation of the speaking notes by HM Ambassador to Muscat D F Hawley.
FCO 8/2023

Military operations in Dhofar Province of Oman, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns military operations in the Dhofar Province of Oman, January to December 1973.
FCO 8/2020

UK military assistance to Oman: policy and reviews, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file relates to policy and reviews of UK military assistance to Oman, July 1973 to January 1974.
FCO 8/2019

UK military assistance to Oman: policy and reviews, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file relates to policy and reviews of military assistance from the UK to Oman, January-July 1973.
FCO 8/589

Economy, 1967-1968

This file concerns trade and development in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FCO 8/574

Sultan of Muscat, 1967-1968

This file relates to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur.
FO 1016/249

Muscat: Petroleum Development (Oman) Ltd financing of Huqf force to protect oil exploration operation, 1953

This file relates to the establishment of the Huqf Force in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman to protect the oil exploration activities of Petroleum Development (Oman) Limited (PDO) [a subsidiary of Iraq Petroleum Company].
FO 371/132782

UK policy towards Muscat and Oman, 1958

This file relates to negotiations between the Under-Secretary of State for War Julian Amery and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur, resulting in a provisional Agreed Minute, which aimed to: Secure the Sultan's support for measures designed to end the insurrection in Jebel Akhdar without major British intervention Persuade the Sultan to accept certain military, administrative, and civil development reforms in order to strengthen the Sultan against insurrection from within and subversion from without Secure long-term facilities for the RAF at Masirah and Salalah Secure a

FO 371/148961

Buraimi dispute between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, 1960

This file relates to the Buraimi dispute. It includes correspondence concerning: Azzam Pasha's discussions with King Saud Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia regarding the Anglo-Saudi dispute (2) Report that Azzam Pasha is going to New York to resume talks on Buraimi (3) Arbitration Agreement of 1954 and the safe deposit of the Buraimi Arbitration Tribunal account at the Union Bank of Switzerland.