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. l ) i.o. to f.o. p .Z. 188/34 of J anu ^y m2 (E 7 0 9/220/34 of 1942).
(-) i.o. to f.o. Ext. 375/42 J fi?7 1935 (E l 557/17/91 of 1935).
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for the Gulf States, and this in its turn was replaced by another Order in Council A regulation issued by the sovereign of the United Kingdom on the advice of the Privy Council.
in 1950 primarily in order to include new matter legalising the position of the
Trucial Oman A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. Levies. A further order was issued in 1952 to provide for the
disappearance of Kalba as a separate State and the addition of Fujairah.
Regulations have been issued under the Orders in Council A regulation issued by the sovereign of the United Kingdom on the advice of the Privy Council. dealing with the Trucial
Oman Levies,C 0 ' 1 ) Miscellaneous Services by Her Majesty's Representatives, Traffic
in Cultured Pearls, Air Navigation, Passport Control,( l07 ) Alcoholic Drinks and
Special Police Officers.( ,0N )
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(b) Facilities for Royal Air Force
113. In 1927 the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. Rulers were asked to allow the Royal Air
Force to rent buildings in their towns for the storage of petrol, but they all refused
permission.! 109 ) Opposition was encountered in particular from the Ruler of Ras al
Khaimah, whose attitude was extremely contumacious. In 1930 he refused to
allow the Royal Air Force to moor a petrol barge in his creek and only gave way
after some Ras al Khaimah pearling dhows had been seized by the Royal Navy.
He then agreed in writing to accept responsibility for the safety of the barge and
of all aircraft landing at Ras al Khaimah.( 110 ) Even after this he continued to give
trouble, and early in 1931 he threatened to place himself under the protection of
Ibn Saud, if further pressure were brought to bear on him. The ruler of Abu
Dhabi likewise refused to agree to the installation of a petrol tank on Bam Yas
Island. He was informed that one would be installed without his permission and
action was taken accordingly.
114. In 1932 His Majesty's Government obtained facilities for the establish
ment of an Air Station by Imperial Airways at Snarjah (paragraph 122 below).
Although it is not specifically stated in the agreement that the Royal Air Force
may use the station, this is implied by a provision that no charge will be made tor
Royal Air Force aircraft landing at Sharjah.
115 In 1934 the Ruler of Dubai agreed in writing to provide a " good jolly-
boat " for the storage of petrol by the Royal Air Force for a period ot six years
on payment of a rent of Rs. 120/- a month.( J11 ) This agreement was terminated
in 1941.( 112 )
116. In 1935 the Ruler of Abu Dhabi at length agreed to grant facilities for
the Royal Air Force on Bani Yas island and at Abu Dhabi,( ) and landing grounds
were constructed at both places. The agreement was ^ a Period o tweWe^ears
and stipulated a down payment of Rs. 5,000/- and a mon y p y
This agreement was terminated at the beginning o
117. In 1936 the Ruler of Kalba granted facil ^ 9 f f h ^ ^^eemlnt
landing ground at that place (paragraphs _3 above a - - ■
expired in 1948 and was not renewed. . . r
IIS Tt . IQ^b the Rulers of Abu Dhabi and Sharjah granted permission for
the pkLgof beLons toRoyal Air Force purposes on Halul and S.r Bn Na.r
Islands respectively. . „ , .
119. In 1942 by an exchange of ^
stationing of Royal Air Force aircraft an p ^ aeroc j rom e and the construction
of the war only, and also to aVeed to the stationing of Royal
of two camps. The Ruler of Dubai s y ^ construction of an aerodrome
Air Force aircraft and personnel at D 1 "-' „ y During the war
and camp. In neither case was t here 31 rV ' rotect i on and ground work generally
the Royal Air Force raised local f'f ^/^Sd as foon as circumstances
but their quality was poor a " d ^^porce withdrew from Dubai but retained
permitted. After the war ^^^camps at Sharjah. The position was regularised