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ADM 127/61

Letters from Commodore-in-Charge, Persian Gulf Squadron, to Commander-in-Chief, India, concerning piracy, abduction of tridesmen and slavery in Persian Gulf. Movements of East India Company sloops and frigates, 1855 June - 1857 Dec.

This file contains letters covering a period from June to December 1855.
FCO 8/1672

Oman Rebel Movement, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to The Sultanate of Oman and its dealings with the Omani rebel movement. It contains correspondence concerning: The Consul General in Muscat D G Crawford’s report on the situation.
FCO 8/1667

Rebellion in Dhofar province, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to the Dhofar rebellion, and the efforts of HMG and the Sultanate of Oman to combat the rebels. It contains: Various telegrams, situation reports, and weekly summaries from the Commander British Forces Gulf (CBFG) on military operations in Dhofar and Oman.
FCO 8/844

Internal security situation, 1967-1968

This file concerns the internal security situation in the Trucial States. It contains correspondence on: The visit of Lord Lloyd to the Trucial States and his concerns about the security situation and whether the Gulf might be vulnerable to the same type of disturbances as in Aden Reports of a dispute in Ras Al Khaimah between members of the Shihuh tribe and the German company Held & Francke who are quarrying stone near their territory with an article from the Guardian dated 15 April 1968.

FCO 8/1245

Ras al Khaimah Defence Force, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file relates to the proposed establishment of a Ras Al Khaimah Defence Force.
FCO 8/740

Training of security forces, 1967-1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: Formation of a committee comprised of Arab officers and the British Commandant of Police to make recommendations about the reorganisation of the security forces of Qatar, following the near mutiny of the Yemeni-Yafa soldiers during the Middle East crisis and the Deputy Ruler Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani's determination to prevent a re-occurrence Conversation between the Political Agent in Doha R H M Boyle and Mohammad Mahdi Cochrane about the recruitment, training, composition and budget of the security forces Proposals of Boyle tow
FO 1016/330

Muscat: oil exploration by Petroleum Development (OMAN) Ltd, 1954

This file relates to oil exploration in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman by Petroleum Development (Oman) Limited (PDO). The company holds the concessions for the Sultan's dominions, except Dhofar, but has been unable to penetrate into central Oman because of the local tribes and the Sultan's inability to control them. For this reason, the geological party is provided with a sizeable armed escort, paid for by the company with HMG recruiting British officers to lead it. HMG hope this will have dual effect of helping the Sultan extend his authority over the tribes in the interior of Oman.
FCO 8/576

Internal political situation, 1967-1968

This file relates to the internal political situation in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FCO 8/572

Omani rebels, 1968

This file relates to the internal conflict in the Sultanate if Muscat and Oman.
FCO 8/568

Activities of Sayyed Tariq and stated aim to overthrow his brother the sultan, 1967

This file contains correspondence relating to Sayyed Tariq Bin Taimur's dedication to the overthrow of his brother, the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur; possibly to replace him with the Sultan's son, Sayyed Qaboos Bin Saeed.
FO 1016/503

Border dispute between Muscat and Aden, 1956

This file relates to the establishment of a military post in Aden near the frontier with Dhofar and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FO 1016/571

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: The departure of a number of correspondents from Bahrain, due to the winding down of HMG’s publicity over Oman; and the travel of some correspondents in Muscat and Oman Situation reports, updates, and telegrams on military matters in Oman.