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attempting a little exploration on his own and discovered what he hopes
will prove to be a profitable mica mine, and also high quality iron ore
deposits. The report of Sir Cyril Fox, Director of Geological Survey
of India, at the time, who surveyed the Dhofar region early in the year,
has given His Highness high hopes of the potential mineral wealth of that
region of his territory.
His Highness maintained good health throughout the year, but
proposes visiting Bombay shortly for a thorough medical examination
and attention by dental, and eye specialists.
^ (b) Saiyid Shihab bin Faisal
He continued acting as His Highness the Sultan^ representative
at Ceremonials throughout the year. On the occasion of the visit of the
U.S. Destroyer ,, Eyman ,, to Muscat in f&y, Saiyid Shihab entertained the
Captain and other officers at an Arab luncheon, and presented the Captain
with a silver teapot and sugar bowl as a gift. Saiyid Shihab has not
been keeping very well and intends going to Sohar after the Sultan’s
return, if the Sultan will permit him.
(c) S aiyid Taimur bin Faisal
The ex Sultan remained in India throughout the year, but is
planning a visit to Dhofar sometime in 1948.
(d) Saiyid Ahmed bin Ebrahim
He remained in office as the Minister for the Interior. The
Sultan evidently expressed his disapproval of Saiyid Ahmed’s handling
of the ’’Star of Mex” case and at one time he feared that he was in
^ danger of losing his post.
(e) Saiyid Tariq bin Tiamur
He continued as president, Municipal Council throughout the year.
(f) Saiyid Fahr bin Taimur
Saiyid Fahr bntered the Indian Military Academy at Dehra Dun
at the beginning of the year and tv/o reports from the Academy show that
he impressed the authorities very favourably and was considered almost, the
, best cadet of his platoon.