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FO 371/126883

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains: Expressions of congratulations on the successful outcome of the operation in Oman, including from the Prime Minister (242) Correspondence regarding the prisoners being held in Muscat and suggestions as to the whereabouts of rebel leaders (243) Plans for the withdrawal of British forces from Oman (244) Text of a letter sent by Arab representatives to the President of the UN Security Council, regarding Oman (245) Correspondence with the US regarding the latter's intention to abstain on the vote on the inscription of the Oman item on the Security Council age
FO 371/126882

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Need for air strikes to tackle enemy positions encountered near Izki, and the inaccuracy of BBC reports stating that Izki has already fallen (210) The Sultan of Morocco's expression of anxiety regarding the British action in Oman, and the suggestion that the Sultan of Morocco might use his influence to persuade the Imam of Oman Ghalib Al Hina'i to submit to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur (211) Reports summarising the action against Firq, and its eventual capture (212) Reports given to officials in Lebanon, Jordan and Su
FO 371/114699

Efforts to improve water supplies in Trucial States, 1955

This file contains: Correspondence relating to the purchase of three pumping sets for Dubai and installation assistance from Gray Mackenzie & Company engineers (20) Associated Drilling & Supply Company (Overseas) Limited's (ADSCO) completion report for borehole five (21) Request for advice from Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan via Chandler Brothers, Colwell & How on the question of drilling for drinkable water at Abu Dhabi and related correspondence (22) Correspondence relating to the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi's desire to buy the drillin
FO 371/114698

Efforts to improve water supplies in Trucial States, 1955

This file contains: Invoices and related correspondence in respect of well drilling in the Trucial States and the purchase of water pipeline materials and equipment (1-2, 4, 9, 11, 13, 17-18) Correspondence detailing the Treasury's concern that Britain is erring towards long term assistance for development in the Trucial States (3) Correspondence relating to the progress in drilling for water at Ras Al Khaimah.
FO 371/114696

Development and improvements to Dubai and Sharjah harbours, 1955

This file contains: 'Dubai Harbour: Report on Proposed Improvements' and 'Sharjah Harbour: Report on Proposed Improvements' by Sir William Halcrow & Partners, January 1955. The reports contain maps of the harbours. It also contains related correspondence (1) 'Minutes of discussions regarding Halcrows' survey of Dubai and Sharjah Creeks', and related correspondence (2) Correspondence concerning HMG's account with Sir William Halcrow & Partners for the survey work.
FO 371/114691

Traffic regulations in the Trucial States and Persian Gulf, 1955

This file contains: 'Qatar Traffic (Amendment) Regulation, 1955' and related correspondence. The amendment corrects a date error (1, 3) 'Qatar Traffic (Amendment) Regulation, 1954', the 'Qatar Traffic Ordinance, 1372' and related correspondence.
FO 371/114679

Organisation of the Muscat and Oman Field Force (Huqf Force): supply of arms and equipment; recruitment of British officers, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur's reaction to the mutiny within the Muscat and Oman Field Force (32) Major M F J Baines's visit to the Field Force at Ibri. He reports on: the organisation of the force; the proposed reorganisation; recruits; conditions of service for other ranks; welfare; equipment; transport; training; accommodation; and the situation at Nafun. He blames P R M Waterfield, the Administrative Commandant of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) for the recent troubles.
FO 371/114678

Organisation of the Muscat and Oman Field Force (Huqf Force): supply of arms and equipment; recruitment of British officers, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: Supply of equipment and training for the new Muscat and Oman Field Force (the Huqf Force) (1) List of arms and equipment for the expansion of the Field Force. It also contains a comment on the three sections of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF): The Muscat Infantry, the Batinah Force, and the Muscat and Oman Field Force (2) Delivery of arms to Muscat, and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur's plans for the next moves in Oman.
FO 371/114661

Financial situation of Muscat: proposal for separate Muscat coinage and currency, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: Meeting between the Economic Counsellor in the Persian Gulf N M P Reilly and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur on 27 February 1955. The Sultan wants advice on investing money in the UK (1) Meetings involving representatives of the Treasury, the Bank of England, Reilly, Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur and the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf B A B Burrows.
FO 371/114656

Economic development programme for Trucial States, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: Visit by Mohammad Bakhit Saghir to Doha, Sharjah and Dubai. He arrived with a Lebanese passport, but no visa. Allegedly acting on behalf of Sadaka Kaki, founder of the Economic and Engineering Company Limited, he met the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum and the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi. He proposed many development schemes, but provided no details.
FO 371/114655

Economic development programme for Trucial States, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: Request for further information and a rough chart showing the present financial position regarding Buraimi equipment, water consultation and other development projects in the Trucial States.
FO 371/114653

Drafting of registration of partnerships and business name regulations for Trucial States, 1955

This file contains: Drafts of 'The Registration of Partnerships and Business Names Regulation, 1955' by Judge C H Haines and related correspondence (1, 3, 6) Draft 'Partnership Law' for the Gulf, and a memorandum on 'Partnership Law for the Persian Gulf', detailing the reasons why such a law is necessary in the Gulf (2) Proof copies and drafts of 'The Trucial States Registration of Partnerships and Business Names Regulation, 1955', and related correspondence (4) Suggested alterations to the Partnership Law and Judge Haines's concern about discrimination against Hindus.