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FO 1016/200

Determination of nationality of Hindus, Muslims, Khojas, Aga Khanis, etc, after passing of British Nationality Act of 1948, 1952

This file relates to the need for individuals who have been British Protected Persons due to their connection with the former Indian States, to establish their citizenship as they are no longer entitled to British protection.
FO 1016/198

Issue of Muscat visas by British officers, 1952

This file relates to the rules for issuing visas for entry into Muscat.
FCO 8/1540

Control of entry into Trucial States, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns immigration and residency matters.
FCO 8/2017

Communications in Oman: BBC radio receiving and transmitting station in Masirah, Oman, 1973 Jan 01 - 1974 Jan 08

This file concerns radio communications in Oman.
FCO 8/865

Development of Fujairah: people of dubious character attempting to cash-in on development of kingdom, 1967

This file concerns development in Fujairah.
FO 1016/902

Preparations for UAE independence, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns preparations for the termination of the special treaties between Britain and each of the Trucial States and the accession to sovereign statehood of six states as the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
FO 1016/900

Preparations for Qatari independence, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns preparations for the end of Qatar’s special treaty relations with Britain and accession to sovereign statehood.
FO 1016/101

Jurisdiction over British subjects, 1951 Oct 1-Dec 29

This file relates to jurisdiction over British subjects in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman, within the context of negotiations for a new Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between HMG and Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur to replace the 1939 Treaty.
FO 1016/89

Gwadur: claims and complaints, 1950 Mar 27-Oct 30

This file relates to legal cases in Gwadur [Gwadar].
FO 371/168862

Courts and trials, 1963

This file relates to the law and courts in Qatar.
FO 371/168660

Legal jurisdiction in Persian Gulf states, 1963

This file contains correspondence relating to: Summary of the case of the barrister K V Abraham and his residence permit in Bahrain; the possible association between Abraham and Arthur Guinness, Son & Company in Manama, a request by J P Tripp for the extension of Abraham's residence permit in Bahrain; the departure of Abraham from Bahrain without engaging in any legal proceedings (21, 29, 34, 39) Case involving an assistant of Abu Dhabi Marine Areas Limited (ADMA) and a citizen of Aden (22) Meeting between the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi (23)
FO 371/109924

Extra-territorial jurisdiction in Kuwait; jurisdiction of HBM's Court for Kuwait in divorce cases involving Moslems, 1954

This file relates to the jurisdiction over foreigners of the Political Agency courts in Kuwait.