'Administration Reports of the Persian Gulf, 1945 [-1946]' [‎184r] (380/414)

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. February, he visited Bhorar to settle some urgent
affairs which needed his personal attention and returned to
Muscat in April.
In April. Eis Highness the Sultan purchased from the
Navy tiro "Barbour Defence* motor launches for his use.
At the request of Eis Highness, arrangements were
made to procure the services of Lt. Col. Attaullah, O.E.E., I.M.S.,
as hj s Financial Adviser. Lt. Col. Attaullah arrived in
Muscat in January to interview the Sultan, but, as His Highness
was more interested in securing the services of a British Officer
to assist him in financial matters, he returned to India.
No appointment was made till the end of the year as no suitable
person was forthcoming.
Eis Highness remained in excellent health throughout
the year. Ee, hci^ever, proposes to fly from Dhofar to India
for dental treatment and a complete overhaul.
(b) Saiyid Shihac bin Faisal ; Before his departure
yi for Dhofar, His Highness the Sultan appointed Saiyid Shihab
? bin Faisaljao hlo Poppocor.tQti»c during his absence from
Muscat. ^ mJ )i
(c) Saiyid Tainrur bin Faisal ; The ex-Sultan left for
India in January. Before leaving, he lunched with 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. , and in conversation mentioned, that, on
his next visit to Muscat he hoped to stay at Dhofar.
(d) Saivid Ahmed bin Ebrahim; He remained in office
as Minister for Internal Affairs throughout the year.
(e) Saivid Tarij bin Taimur ; Ee continued k±x to
remain in office as President, Municipal Council, throughout
the year. Ee visited the Jebel Akhdhar as representative
of the Ruling Family and his visit was successful.
(f) Saiyid Fahr bin Taimur t He continued his education
at the Mayo College, Ajmer. Arrangements are being made
for him to be trained at Indian Military Academy, Dehra Dun,
for course commencing from January of next year.
II. MTTTITGIPAL AFFAIES .
Saiyid Tariq bin Taimur, President, Municipal Council,
was busy throughout the year in cleaning up the town of Muscat.
At the end of the year, after progressing as far as he could
with the work in Muscat, he approached 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.
for assistance in cleaning up the town of LiUtran, particularly
the Khoja community enclosed area, where he anticipated some
obstruction.
The taxi stand at Muscat was rebuilt as it was in a de
plorably bad condition, and a police round-about was constructed
opposite to the taxi-stand. The road to Mutrah was broadened
and repairs were undertaken. Surfacing of roads with oil was
proposed but could not be carried out.
III. EDUCATION .
Three Palestinean teachers, recruited by Ismail bin
ilhalil Ar Bassassi, arrived at Muscat in January. One of tnem,
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