'File 5/17 Administration in the Neutral Zone'

Content

This file contains correspondence between the Rulers of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, as well as the British 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. and the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. in Kuwait regarding the administration of the Neutral Zone, and exploration for oil deposits in the Neutral Zone. The papers discuss the initiation of oil operations in the Neutral Zone by various oil companies, but also some details of the jurisdiction of the Rulers of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the Neutral Zone and on its borders.

Extent and format

1 file (33 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 35; 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. Two previous foliation sequences, which are also circled, have been superseded and therefore crossed out.

Written in

English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/R/15/5/269

History of this record

Date(s)

18 May 1949-21 Dec 1949 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Petroleum industryBoundariesOil

Places

Kuwait-Saudi Arabia Neutral Zone

People & organisations

King of Saudi ArabiaEmir of Kuwait

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'File 5/17 Administration in the Neutral Zone', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/5/269, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x000118> [accessed 25 April 2024]

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