The file is comprised of a paper produced by the Political Intelligence Centre (Middle East Forces): 'Paper No. 80: Middle East Oil' dated 28 March 1946. The paper (ff 4-17) includes a précis and then lists the oil-producing countries of the Middle East with their oil concessions and assessmen...
FILE NO: 14/16 NAME: MUSCAT'S POSITION IN RELATION TO THE STERLING AREA
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This file is comprised of correspondence on whether Muscat is to be considered as within the Sterling Area. The correspondents are the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf; the Political Agent, Muscat; the Secretary of State for India; and the Government of India, External Affairs Department. ...
'FILE NO: 14/17 NAME: MUSCAT GOVERNMENT AGENTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND INDIA'
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The file comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to the appointment of agents for the government of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman in the United Kingdom and India. The discussion in the file relates to the procurement of terms from different companies a...
The file comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to the activity of Dr Syed Abdul Wahab Al Askari. The discussion in the file relates to this individual, allegedly an Iraqi subject, who was perceived as a doctor of dubious credentials who had entered the...
15/3 Vol I XV - B/1 VISITORS SUSPECTS & UNDESIRABLES SULEMAN AL BARUNI AL NAFUSI & HIS RELATIVES Jan 1923 - June 1940.
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The file comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to Suleiman al Baruni and his relatives. The discussion in the file concerns: Baruni's travel to Iraq and Muscat his membership of the Ibadhi sect and the esteem he was held in by both the Sultan of Muscat ...
FILE NO. 15/3 SULEIMAN AL BARUNI AND HIS RELATIVES
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The file comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to Suleiman al Baruni and his relatives. The discussion in the file concerns: The nationality of al-Baruni who was from Libya and implications for his admission to Oman His membership of the Ibadhi sect and...
FILE NO: 16/19 VOLUME I Sinking of SS Dahpu in Muscat Harbour
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The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to the sinking in June 1943 of SS Dahpu in Muscat harbour. Issues discussed include: Reports of the sinking The investigation into the cause of the sinking and list of casualties Organisation of a guard o...
FILE NO: 16/19 VOLUME II Sinking of SS Dahpu in Muscat Harbour
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The file comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to the sinking of SS Dahpu in Muscat harbour. Issues discussed include: Claims for compensation The effect of the wreck of the Dahpu Salvage of foodstuffs, planking and armaments Defensive measures to count...
FILE NO: 16/19 VOLUME III Sinking of SS Dahpu in Muscat Harbour
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The file comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to a the sinking of SS Dahpu in Muscat harbour. Issues discussed include: Claims for compensation The effect of the wreck of the Dahpu on anchorage in Muscat harbour Attempt at salvage of the wreck of SS Da...
File 17/1 Government Properties. Christian Cemeteries'
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This file contains correspondence between British officials concerning the European (or Christian) cemeteries in Muscat. Much of the correspondence is between British diplomatic and naval officials concerning their general upkeep and maintenance. As such, a number of lists of those individuals b...
