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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.
FO 1016/572

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the rebellion in Oman.
FO 371/156764

Internal political situation, 1961

This file concerns the internal political situation in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FO 371/174562

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1964

This file concerns the question of Oman as it was addressed by the UN. It contains correspondence on: Preparations for the meeting in London between the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and the Chairman of the UN's Ad Hoc Committee on Oman Abdul Rahman Pazhwak. It includes a list, sent by Pazhwak to the Sultan, of the major points he wishes to discuss (81, 83-84, 86, 89) Committee's interest in the Sultanate's cession of Gwadur [Gwadar] to Pakistan (82) Meeting between the Committee and members of the Foreign Office.
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.
FO 371/163013

Political relations: UK, 1962

This file relates to efforts to restore diplomatic relations between Britain and Saudi Arabia. It contains correspondence concerning: The Iranian Prime Minister's report on his talks with the Saudis regarding the possible resumption of Anglo-Saudi relations. It also includes a summary of Herbert de Ribbing's efforts to resolve the Buraimi refugee problem (21) A conversation between Pierre Edde, from a prominent Lebanese family, and Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.
FO 371/162857

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1962

This file relates to Britain's successful defeat of the Oman resolution at the 17th session of the UN General Assembly.
FO 371/162853

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1962

This file relates to lobbying and preparation for discussion of the Oman issue at the 17th session of the UN General Assembly. It contains correspondence concerning: Analysis of the voting for 1961 on the Omani resolution in the Special Political Committee and in the plenary, for the purposes of lobbying in the 17th Assembly (31) Brief for the question of Oman item raised by Ghana at the Commonwealth meeting held on 1 October 1962 (32) Information, including on civil development and rebel activity, to assist in lobbying until the 'Muscat and Oman' booklet is ready.
FO 371/179760

Dispute between Saudi Arabia and UK about Buraimi Oasis, 1965

This file relates to the dispute between Saudi Arabia and the UK over the Buraimi Oasis.
FO 371/133150

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK, 1958

This file relates to Anglo-Saudi relations over Buraimi.
FO 371/156780

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1961

This file relates to the Oman question at the UN.
FO 371/140366

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK. Code BS file 1051 (papers 45 to 56), 1959

This file relates to efforts to restore diplomatic relations between Britain and Saudi Arabia. It contains correspondence concerning: P Dixon's meeting with UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld. The latter accepts Britain's basic position for the restoration of relations, but is reluctant to identify himself with the British position prematurely (45) Revised draft of Hammarskjöld's reply to Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. HMG agrees to the text, but asks for a delay in its despatch until the Sultan of Muscat and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi are informed of the proposals.