The archives

Filter by:

Filter by places

Filter by personalities

Filter by entities

Filter by subjects

Filter by date range

FCO 8/571

Omani rebels, 1967-1968

This file relates to the internal conflict in the Sultanate if Muscat and Oman.
FO 1016/628

Military operations in central Oman, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to: The psychological warfare and shelling by medium-range guns against the Bani Riyam and Taleb Bin Ali Al Hina'i's mine-laying operations against British and Muscati forces An account of the unofficial coordination committee meeting at Nizwa on 6 March 1958 The assessment of aerial photographs for damage caused by the shelling of Jebel Akhdar The deployment of Trucial Oman Scouts' (TOS) vehicles to provide protection to convoys against the ambushes and mine-laying operations of partisans of the Imam of Oman A rumour about the possible

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 1016/554

Internal political situation: Muscat, 1957

This file relates to the internal political situation in Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: Incidents and tribal disturbances in Oman.
FO 371/156821

Visit to UK by Ruler, 1961

This file relates to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and his family. It contains correspondence concerning:A suggestion that the rulers of the Trucial States and Qatar send messages to the Sultan on his official birthday (1-2)Possible developments if the Sultan were to cease to rule, and the question of succession. It speculates on United Arab Republic support for Sayyed Shihab Bin Faisal, Iraqi support for Sayyed Tariq Bin Taimur, the strength of Sheikh Saleh Bin Isa Al Harithi's position, and considers British efforts to groom Sayyed Qaboos Bin Saeed.