CONFI DONTIAL RECEIVED IN 1/5 سنة 1. 2. NemilaSUMMARY Exceptionally heavy rains augured well for theSultanate and the year was successful,particularly in the external sphere. TheSultan visited Jordan, Egypt, Libya, Bahrainand Qatar thus increasing Oman's internationalrespectability. Aid was promised but littleactually forthcoming. The UAE however gaveover £3m and Iran gave some direct militaryassistance. (Paragraphs 1-5)Oman established good relations with most Arabcountries except PDRY, Iraq and Algeria andexchanged representatives with Jordan, SaudiArabia, Egypt and Kuwait. There are now nineresident Ambassadors or Chargés d'Affaires inMuscat. Relations with UAE were rather cool.The Sultan's appearances on the internationalstage were arranged by foreign impresarios. (Paragraphs 5-7)3. Following the resignation of Sayyid Tariq in December 1971, the Sultan tasted effectivepersonal power. He held weekly Cabinet meetings /butCONFIDENTIAL
