CONFIDENTIAL Enclosure Calendar of events in 1972 January 1521-2325 The Sultan returns from Salalah to Muscat.Mr. Oliver Wright, Chief Clerk, visits.The Sultan takes the salute at a parade. Jordanian military band beats retreat. 12-و February Manchester Chamber of Commerce visit.13-16 Visit of USS Valcour.17 Feb.-10 Mar. First IMF Mission to Oman. Omani delegations begin goodwill tour of Arab capitals.25 Feb.-1 Mar. Farewell visit of Sir Geoffrey Arthur, last Political Resident. 20 March9-16 Visit of Jordanian delegation led by Sherif Hussain bin Nasir. Opening of Seeb Airport runway and departure of the Sultan for Salalah.22 Mar.-12 Apr. World Bank Mission in Oman. 25-27 Visit of HM Ships Bulldog and Beagle. 18 April Soon Iraqi Ambassador designate arrives.Iraqi Ambassador designate departs.SAF begin Operation Simba—the establishment of a battalion base near PDRY border to cut rebel supply lines into Dhofar.Mr. W. Stolzfus presents his credentials as US Ambassador to Oman (resident in Kuwait).Dr. B. Zand presents his credentials as Iranian Ambassador to Oman.Visit by CBI Mission, comprising Sir Arthur Norman, KBE, DFC, Sir Arnold Hall, FRS and Mr. R. E. Aldred. 1818-20 May 6-106-121216 2تا5 ج 83 تا پا Shaikh Zaid visits Sib for meeting with the Sultan.Mr. J. G. N. de Hoop Scheffer presents his credentials as Netherlands Ambassador to Oman (resident in Baghdad).PDRY forces open fire on Habarut fort.SOAF airstrikes on PDRY fort at HabarutSaudi Military Mission visit.Omani fort at Habarut abandoned.Omani delegations embark on tour of Arab capitals to explain events at Habarut.Saudi Economic Mission visits Oman to explore possibilities of development aid.Khalfan Nasr al-Wahaibi appointed Minister of Social Affairs and Labour.Indonesia recognises Oman (together with UAE, Bahrain and Qatar).Omani military delegation visits Riyadh.Abdul Hafidh, Minister of Communications and Acting Minister of Economy, visits Jordan..SOAF airstrikes on Hauf, in retaliation for razing of SAF fort at Habarut by rebels. 18-27 2022 2325 26-25 ا June 46 - مد و 7 Mahdi Sherif, a Sudanese, appointed Legal Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan.Visit of HMS Falmouth.Arrival of Mr. C. J. Quinlan, resident US Chargé d'Affaires.Merger of municipalities of Muscat and Mutrah.Anniversary of start of Dhofar rebellion and rebel rocket attack on RAF Officers' Mess, Salalah.Lieutenant-General Mohammad Khalil Abduldaiem presents his credentials as Jordanian Ambassador to Oman. 11 CONFIDENTIAL
