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FO 1016/502

Oman: internal political situation, 1956

This file relates to the situation in Oman following the rebellion by the Imam of Oman Ghalib Bin Ali Al Hina'i.
FO 1016/610

Activities of Saudi Arabian agents in and around Buraimi and Oman, 1957

This file concerns the role of external actors in the Jebel Akhdar War.
FO 371/156765

Internal political situation, 1961

This file contains: A series of reports on actions taken by the Imamate of Oman and its supporters against the British political and military presence in the Sultanate, from Sawt Al Arab [Voice of the Arabs], the Office of the Imamate of Oman, Al Akhbar, and the Middle East News Agency (MENA) Cairo (102) The correspondence on the resumption of contacts between British and Omani authorities at Dammam, Saudi Arabia, enclosing an excerpt from Al Zaman, Cairo dated 29 April (103) The correspondence relating to a report that Britain has submitted new proposals for the resumption of negoti
FO 371/149037

UK armed forces in Muscat and Oman, 1960

This file contains: Text of a broadcast by Faisal Bin Ali on political prisoners in Oman and Bahraini exiles in St Helena and news concerning the resignations, appointments and visits of Syrian Ministers (2) Commentary by Sawt Al Arab on the British military conference in Oman (3) Correspondence relating to publicity for Special Air Service (SAS) exercises in Muscat (5, 10, 14, 16) Proposal to appoint a senior military officer to lead the Oman Working Party (OWP) and the longer term programme for the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF).
FO 371/140235

Passports for citizens of States in Persian Gulf. Code BA file 1624, 1959

This file contains correspondence relating to: Issuance of passports by the Imamate of Oman. Such passports are not recognised by HMG (4) Renewal of passports for A R R al Binali and M Y Obaidli (1) Renewal of passports for Miss Sheikha Moza and Rashid Ahmad Al Jalama (2) Recognition of passports issued by the Imamate of Oman and the possibility that visas may be granted in Belgium via a loose sheet of paper (3) Difficulties experienced by Muscat subjects domiciled in Gwadur [Gwadar].