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Administration of Muscat, 1957

This file relates to the internal situation in Muscat and Oman regarding development and administration. It contains correspondence concerning: F C L Chauncy’s enquiries to the government of Zanzibar for possible suggestions on people to fill various posts in Muscat, from agricultural officers to tutors A report on agriculture in Muscat and Oman by the Director of Agriculture in Bahrain Aubrey Van Ollenbach.

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].

T 220/1112

Saudi Arabian frontier dispute with Trucial Sheikdoms of Oman coast, 1952-1955

This file relates to the Saudi Arabian frontier dispute with the Trucial Sheikhdoms of the Oman Coast and covers correspondence on: Offer of arbitration on the dispute and its costs Proposal to assist the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur in establishing an armed force in Huqf in relation to oil interests, and the distribution of costs amongst the interested parties for maintaining the army Press cuttings on the Buraimi Oasis Proposed conditions for arbitration British troops in Sharjah Arbitration Agreement between HMG (acting on behalf of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi

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Administration of Muscat, 1957

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

Saudi Arabian frontier dispute with Trucial Sheikdoms of Oman coast, 1952-1955