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'ARBITRATION CONCERNING BURAIMI AND THE COMMON FRONTIER BETWEEN ABU DHABI AND SA'ŪDI ARABIA' [With maps] [‎142v] (289/541)

The record is made up of 1 volume (267 folios). It was created in 1940s-1955. It was written in English and Arabic. The original is part of the British Library: Printed Collections.

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[p. 152]
[p. 153]
[p. 154]
[p. 155]
ANNEX B, No. 42
Maior S. Hennel, Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. , Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , to the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. ,
3 April 28,1848
[Bahrain Archives, Book 159, pp. 152-162]
Office No. 116A of 1848
Cons: No 24 of 1848
To
A. Malet Esq re
Chief Secretary to Government
BOMBAY
Political Department Honble Company’s Sloop “ Clive ’
Off Bassadore 28th April 1848.
Sir,
I have the honor to report for the information of the Honorable the Governor
in Council, that I embarked on the 15th Instant, on board the Honorable
Company’s Sloop “ Clive ”, for the purpose of proceeding on the Annual Tour of
the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
2. The Sloop arrived at Bahrein on the 17th Instant, and shortly after casting
anchor in that Port, the Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. Hajee lassim came on board. From him I
learnt that affairs were tranquil, and that the Shaiks were absent at a spot about
16 miles distant on a Hunting Excursion. Although I had no affairs of consequence
to discuss with the Bahrein Chief, I considered it proper that he should be made
aware of my arrival, and accordingly the Agent proceeded the same evening to
his Camp with a few friendly lines from myself. The next day Hajee lassim
returned with an announcement that the Shaiks would visit me on board the
“ Clive ” the following Morning.
3. About 2 P.M. on the 19th Instant Shaik Mohamed bin Khuleefa the Chief
of Bahrein accompanied by his Brother Ibrahim, and his Son, reached the Sloop,
and were received with the customary Salute. I found Shaik Mohamed more
friendly and affable than usual. In the course of conversation he alluded to the
apprehensions he had expressed last year, relative to the designs of a number of
disaffected Members of his Tribe, who had established themselves upon the Island
of Kenn, and remarked, that I had not favoured him with any reply upon that
subject. I answered, that I had not forgotten the conversation referred to, and
that I should certainly have communicated with him upon this point, had it not
appeared to me, that by the death of Shaik Esa bin Tareef, and the complete
dispersion of his party, all the apprehensions entertained by the Shaik regardina
the Settlers upon Kenn had been entirely removed. Shaik Mohamed in reply
acknowldged that the position of affairs was greatly altered, but still he said, it
was the part of a prudent Man to be always on his Guard—that he did not wish
o interfere with, or molest those individuals who were already settled on the
ersian Coast, but that he wished me to direct the Shaik of Charrack not to admit
any more fugitives from Bahrein into his territory. I answered that with respect
o e absence of any evil design on the part of the Settlers in Kenn, I could give
mm the most satisfactory assurances, that from my Communications with them,
was sure of their peaceml intentions, and that were it otherwise no aggressive
mQ r vf n 1 r,° nw , OLI ^ k e P erm itted by us—that in respect to the request
tn whom hf ch hai M 1 ^ d " 0t dlctate to a dependant of the Shah of Persia as
to whom he should receive into or reject from his territories, but that I would
address a inendly communication to him on this subject.
nrinrinallv remail ? der . of shaik Mohameds visit, which was a very long one, was
n n m lH^ UP! n l nto the Political state of Persia and Turkey, and
h?s oZ Sh R° n t r th t i e M edical ° fficer of the “ clive ” upon the state of
onnnrtnnitv f hlS He£Uth - Before our interviews closed, I took an
Vessels nroreedm? 1 ^ 111 ! a™ of th o necessit y of the Registers of the Bahrein
authentication as g ;f ° Indla , ^ ext . Season, being sent over in time for my
to the payment of’doub^Zfes my Sig " atUre - ,he Bearers wo ” ld be liaWe
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This volume relates to the arbitration concerning Buraimi [Al Buraymī] and the common frontier between Abu Dhabi and Sa'ūdi Arabia. The main body of text is a publication, which is introduced as being a '[M]emorial submitted by the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'. The memorial, which was submitted to the arbitration tribunal, begins with an introduction and a copy of the Arbitration Agreement, concluded at Jedda [Jeddah] on 30 July 1954 and titled as follows: 'Arbitration Agreement Between the Government of the United Kingdom (Acting on Behalf of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi and His Highness Sultan Said bin Taimur) and the Government of Saudi Arabia' (ff 8-10). The memorial itself is divided into two halves: vol I and vol II. Vol I (ff 10-83) provides an overview of the dispute, which is structured as follows:

  • 'Part I: The Nature of the Dispute Submitted to the Tribunal' (ff 10-14)
  • 'Part II: Topographical Description of the Two Areas in Dispute' (ff 14-17)
  • 'Part III: Historical Bases of the Claims of the Rulers of Abu Dhabi and the Sultan of Muscat to the Areas in Dispute' (ff 18-30)
  • 'Part IV: The Economy of the Disputed Areas' (ff 30-32)
  • 'Part V: The Tribes' (ff 33-39)
  • 'Part VI: The Exercise of Jurisdiction' (ff 40-44)
  • 'Part VII: Sa'ūdi Pretensions to an Ancestral Claim to Territories in Eastern Arabia' (ff 44-46)
  • 'Part VIII: Revival of the Sa'ūdi Dynasty After 1900, and the Subsequent Development of the Dispute' (ff 47-62)
  • 'Part IX: The Contentions of the Government of the United Kingdom in Regard to the Burden of Proof…' (ff 62-64)
  • 'Part X: The Contentions of the Government of the United Kingdom in Regard to the Factors Mentioned in Article IV of the Arbitration Agreement' (ff 65-83)
  • 'Part XI: Final Submissions of the Government of the United Kingdom Acting on Behalf of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi and His Highness the Sultān Sa‘īd bin Taymūr' (f 83v).

Vol II of the memorial (ff 84-254) is formed of thirteen annexes, which include the following: copies of texts of relevant treaties and engagements; copies of British documents relating to the history of Abu Dhabi and of the Buraimi Zone; copies of correspondence and documents relating to the development of the dispute; information about Līwa and the Buraimi Oasis; evidence concerning the exercise of jurisdiction by the Ruler of Abu Dhabi over the coast of the disputed area and the adjacent islands; notes on various tribes based in the disputed area; genealogical tables of the Rulers of Abu Dhabi, Muscat and 'Omān, and Najd.

The volume concludes with a series of maps (some of which are photocopies and are reduced in size), relating to the disputed area (ff 256-264). It should be noted that Map B is not present. However, included with the other maps is a gazetteer of place names (ff 265-268), in which each place name is given map co-ordinates, presumably referring to positions on the missing Map B. Written in pencil on the first page is the following note: 'Evaluates Map B'.

In addition, a small sketch map of Arabia appears at the beginning of the volume (f 4).

The Arabic material consists of some text in a couple of the maps found at the rear of the volume.

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1 volume (267 folios)
Arrangement

The main body of text is formed of two halves. The first half (vol I) consists of nine parts, most of which are divided into sections. The second half (vol II) is composed of thirteen annexes. Both halves are preceded by a table of contents.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio, which is contained within a pouch attached to the inside back cover, with 268; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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'ARBITRATION CONCERNING BURAIMI AND THE COMMON FRONTIER BETWEEN ABU DHABI AND SA'ŪDI ARABIA' [With maps] [‎142v] (289/541), British Library: Printed Collections, B.S. 14/371, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100122625234.0x00005a> [accessed 5 July 2024]

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