'Administration Reports of the Persian Gulf, 1945 [-1946]' [‎86r] (184/414)

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the dispute to his own advantage by securing the agreement
of all concerned to the appointment of a Qadhi from Muscat,
It was further agreed that the new Qadhi should fly His
Highness* flag and conduct his affairs in the name of the
Sultan.
For the first time in the recent history of Muscat,
a^representative of the Ruling Family, Saiyid Tariq bin Taimur,
visited Dhahirah area. The visit was made in July and Au
gust and Saiyid Tariq was well received throughout his tour.
(b) Local.
Ismail bin Khalil Ar Rassassi, Chief Wali and Wali
of Mutrah together with Anwar al Khatib, Headmaster of the
Saidieh School, proceeded on leave to Palestine in July.
Their places were taken by Saiyid Sultan bin Hamood and
Saiyid Thuwaini bin Shihab, respectively. It became evi
dent during the month of Ramadhan that the former was not
equal to the task of controlling affairs of Mutrah. Tension
between the Khoja and Baluch communities, allowed to grow
unchecked, led to stabbing affrays and a threat of serious
rioting. The situation returned to normal after ten ar
rests had been made by the Muscat Government and the Poli
tical Agent.
Saiyid Saud bin Ali, Wali of Sur and one of Muscat's
most capable officials was unfortunately forced to relinquish
his charge in September owing to ill-health. He subsequently
died at Mutrah in November. His place at Sur was taken by
Saiyid Hamood bin Hamad pending the appointment of a permanent
successor.
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The following transfers amongst ?/alis were made by
the Sultan during the year: Saiyid Saud bin Badr from -
Khassab to Gwadur, Saiyid Hamad bin Hilal from Gwadur to Sur,
to relieve Saiyid Hamood bin Hamad.
IV. TRADE .
(1) The follovdng table gives the comparative values
of imports and exports during the last three years:
Year
1942-^3
1943-44.
1944-45
Imports
Exports.
Rs.63,40,792/- Rs. 81,18,976/-
Rs.1,43,82,740/" Rs. 1,28,34,679/-
Rs.1,73,17,100/- Rs. 1,57,66 400/-
Although rising price levels have been responsible
for these increases, there has also been a general increase
in quantities of goods imported. The following table shows
the average price per package:
1942-43
1943-44
1944-45
Imports
Rs. 34/3
Rs. 93/7
Rs. 121/13
The following table shows the percentage of imports
and exports from and to other countries: