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'File 8/16 Bahrain Intelligence Reports' [214r] (427/530)
The record is made up of 1 file (263 folios). It was created in 30 Jan 1935-8 Jan 1938. It was written in English. The original is part of the 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. .
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laws of Qatar while they remained in the State and that in
the event of their desiring to leave the State of Qatar they
were in full liberty to do so»
There was considerable excitement in Bahrain among
the Ruling Family during the first few days of July while
exaggerated rumours were coming from the Qatar Peninsula*
There was no indication that it was likely that there would
be any demonstration by the inhabitants of Bahrain in favour
of the Naim and in actuality no such demonstration did take
place.
About the 6th of July the Shaikh of Bahrain determined
to withdraw the pearling dhows from the pearling banks in
case there should occur any incident between his dhows and
those belonging to the Shaikh of Qatar. He was informed that
there was no objection to this course of action and the dhows
returned to Bahrain. The advent of such a large number of
individuals without work might possibly have resulted in a
pro-Naim demonstration but in fact no such demonstration took
place. As soon as it became clear that affairs on the mainland
had quietened down, the pearling fleet once more returned to
the pearling banks. This was about the 9th or 10th of July.
In the early days of the month before it was known
what the situation in Subarah would be a few families,
principally of the Bu Khwara tribe, took refuge in the Island
and were suitably fed and accommodated by His Highness the
Shaikh. The Shaikh asked for jA. written permission to allow
the Naim to come to Bahrain if they so desired which was
granted, but the Naim did not appear to desire to leave Qatar
where they had sufficient grazing for their flocks which
probably they would not have been able to obtain in Bahrain.
Shaikh Rashid bin Mohammad of the Naim interviewed
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.
on the 13th of July and stated generally
as had been recorded above. It appears that the Shaikh of
Qatar did not intend to disarm the Naim but only took a total
of 90 rifles from the tribe. The Naim are not living in the
Zubara
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The file contains fortnightly intelligence summaries produced by the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. at Bahrain for the years 1935-37. The reports, marked as secret, were sent to the Government of India, the 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. , and numerous diplomatic, political, and military offices in the Middle East. Most of the reports cover a two week period, though due to holidays and work pressures some cover an entire month.
The reports are split into short sections that relate to a particular subject. Contained within the reports is intelligence on the following:
- shipping and the activities of the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and commercial transport companies such as Imperial Airways Limited;
- the movements of British and Foreign subjects, and Arab notables;
- countries of the region, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Persia [Iran], and the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. ;
- trade and the pearling and oil industries;
- other third parties, such as Cable and Wireless Limited;
- the weather and climate.
The report for the period 1-15 April 1935 (folios 30-35) includes notes on the transfer of the Naval Recreation Centre to Bahrain.
The report for the period 16-31 January 1936 (folios 98-101) includes notes on the reaction in the region to the death of King George V of England.
The report for the period covering 16-31 March 1937 (folios 180-84) includes notes on the visit of Doctor H Blegvad who is conducting research in the commercial viability of Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. fisheries on behalf of the Iranian Government.
The report for the period 1-15 May 1937 (folios 193-198) includes notes on the local celebrations to mark the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England.
The file also contains two translations of articles from the Cairo newspaper al-Shabab dated 16 June 1937 (folios 221-23) and 30 June 1937 (folios 217-19) regarding oil concessions and British domination in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
Attached to folio 19 is a photograph of Contre Admiral Rivet and Charles Belgrave during the former's visit to Bahrain.
Folios 252-65 are internal office notes.
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- 1 file (263 folios)
- Arrangement
The file is arranged chronologically.
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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 265; 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. An additional foliation sequence is also present in parallel between ff 252-260; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.
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- IOR/R/15/2/312
- Title
- 'File 8/16 Bahrain Intelligence Reports'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:18v, 19v:216v, 220r:220v, 224r:265v
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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