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FCO 8/2013

Visit of Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman to UK, 3 July - 14 September 1973, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the visit of the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Said to the United Kingdom between 6 September 1973 and 14 September 1973, during the Sultan’s extended visit to Europe.
FCO 8/2215

Political situation in Oman., 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file is part 'B' of two dealing with the political situation in Oman.
FCO 8/1860

Military assault by South Yemen against armed forces of Oman, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file concerns clashes on the Oman-People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen) border, between the South Yemen-backed Popular Front for the Liberation of Oman and the Arabian Gulf (PFLOAG) and the Omani military in the context of the Dhofar rebellion; and the political and diplomatic repercussions of the violence, particularly regarding the role of seconded British officers.
FCO 8/1965

Oil affairs in Persian Gulf, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file relates to the oil industry. It contains the final version of the Department of Trade and Industry's paper, including maps, on oil in the smaller Arabian states.
FCO 8/40

Tunisian request for background briefing on developments, 1967

This file relates to the request from HM Embassy in Tunisia to the Foreign Office for briefings on Muscat and Oman, and in particular background information on Taleb Bin Ali Al Hinai'i and Sheikh Sulaiman Bin Himyar Al Nabhani, in order to brief the Tunisian Government.

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 1016/575

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the aftermath of the Oman rebellion and ongoing operations to capture the rebel leaders, Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i, Taleb Bin Ali Al Hina’i and Sheikh Sulaiman Bin Himyar Al Nabhani.
FO 1016/574

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the aftermath of the rebellion in Oman.
FO 371/148950

UN discussion on political situation in Oman, 1960

This file relates to UN discussion on the political situation in Oman.
FO 371/168697

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1963

This file relates to the aftermath of the UN Mission headed by Herbert de Ribbing to the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman and the inclusion of the Oman issue on the agenda at the 18th session of the UN General Assembly.
FO 371/162852

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1962

This file relates to the discussion of Oman at the UN.
FO 371/149108

Jurisdiction in Trucial States, 1960

This file contains: Account by D F Hawley of his discussion with the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan regarding HMG's proposals concerning jurisdiction (20) Correspondence regarding the preparation of amending legislation relating to jurisdiction in Abu Dhabi and the question of whether to make the legislation apply to the other Trucial States as well.