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FO 371/149052

Trucial Oman Scouts, 1960

This file relates to the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS). It covers correspondence on: Proposed conditions of service for Trucial States commissioned officers in the TOS.
FO 371/156820

Tribes of Muscat and Oman, 1961

This file contains:A revised copy of 'Notes on the Tribes of Oman', produced in March 1961 (1)Correspondence regarding sources of information about the organisation of the Omani tribes, and the methods of electing the Imam of Oman. It also refers to a pamphlet being prepared on the question of Oman, and the issue of whether Ghalib Al Hina'i resigned the Imamate in 1955 (2-3).
FO 371/148913

Internal Political Situation: Qatar, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to: Visit of the Political Agent in Doha J C Moberly to Zubarah (1) Dispute between Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani over the succession in Qatar (2) Need to take action over the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani's lack of action in furthering financial reform and settling the succession question.
FO 371/149003

Financial situation in Qatar, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to: Possibility of a visit by the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf G H Middleton to the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani to discuss the finances of the Ruling Family (1) Report on the finances of the Government of Qatar prepared by the Government's advisor G M Hancock, and a copy of Hancock's letter of resignation, along with comments by the Political Agent in Doha J C Moberly (2) Comments on and suggested amendments to a draft letter to Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani, urging him to take action on the Government's finances
FO 371/149107

Jurisdiction in Trucial States, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to: Question of Britain meeting the wishes of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan for the cession of jurisdiction and his general displeasure with HMG. It includes a comparison with Kuwait, where HMG agrees in principle to the eventual abolition of its jurisdiction, and consideration of it leading to similar demands by other Gulf states.
FO 371/163077

Visit to UK of Ruler of Sharjah, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to: Arrangements for the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi's visit to London to negotiate an oil agreement with the independent US oil producer John W Mecom (1-2) Summary of subjects Sheikh Saqr might raise with HMG during his visit, including: an air agreement; domestic water supply; post office; and Trucial States development.
FO 371/185530

Assistance to Trucial States, 1966

This file contains correspondence relating to: Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's request for HMG's help in recruiting a British Director of Finance. It includes details of the circumstances behind this request and pressure within the Ruling Family (7) New Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's request for assistance in finding a British firm of solicitors to act as legal advisors (23) Trucial States Council considering the appointment of a director of medical and public health services (30)

FO 371/168871

Political relations: US, 1963

This file contains:The text of letters exchanged by President John F Kennedy and Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud (1-2)A note stating that the minutes of the Anglo-American talks, circulated to Middle East posts, renders a letter on the same subject superfluous (3).
FO 371/168961

Abolition of slavery, 1963

This file contains: Reports about the Rulers of the Trucial States signing a declaration abolishing slavery in their territories and asking whether the Ruler of Abu Dhabi will sign or make a separate statement (1) Declaration of Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan abolishing slavery in Abu Dhabi (2)

FO 371/126920

Political relations between Muscat and Oman and UK, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Extract from the minutes of a Chiefs of Staff Committee Meeting, held on 9 December 1957, addressing the draft directive prepared for the Minister who would go to Oman to discuss with the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur the future British relationship with him.
FO 371/126919

Political relations between Muscat and Oman and UK, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Suggestion by St John Armitage, who established the Dhofar Force, that the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur should be provided with a team of British officials to advise him (1) Meeting between D M H Riches and the Minister for Foreign Affairs to the Sultan Neil Innes, who is planning to resign from his position (2) Request from Innes for a further meeting with Riches (3) Various papers, memorandums and letters discussing Britain's relationship with Oman and future changes that should take place in the adm
FO 371/126904

UK policy on future of Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Views of the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf B A B Burrows regarding the future of Oman, including military, administrative and political aspects, along with comments and responses to Burrows' recommendations. It also contains a draft communication to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur on these topics (1) Summary of a discussion between Burrows and the Sultan about the future organisation and administration of Oman.