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'15/7 HAWAR ISLANDS' [24r] (52/540)
The record is made up of 1 file (267 folios). It was created in 28 Feb 1938-15 Jan 1942. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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the position of these islands in detail as you know them
better.
' 2* In mi? capacity as Ruler of Qatar territory
including coasts, islands, promontories and everything
belonging to it, I have the right of ownership over these
islands.
3. The Bahrain Government had not occupied the
v openly
islands of Eawar/for some time past. Since the date of
declaring the independence of Qatar and recognition of my
rulership over it, this island, as otiier islands, has been
belonging to Qatar. The Bahrain Government were not in
occupation of it until recently when they openly interfered
there. Tuis made me object and submit my complaint to you.
4. As it is clear that Hawar is considered as an
island oi Qatar and within its territory and has not been
subject to any change which would alter its political
position as required by customary rules, what authority the
Bahrain Government have to claim it and on what ground they
are justified to take sued acts,
5. I request you to look into this matter carefully
as it is my duty to request His Majesty’s Government to
note this complaint and restrict the Bahrain Government
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from unlawful interference in the rights of others as far
as there is no legal ground on which they can base such
acts. As for myself, it is my right to object to any act
undertaken by the Bahrain Government in islands which I
consider to be belonging to me. As you have drawn my
attention to the absolute necessity of ensuring that my
subjects should not do any act which may lead to trouble
with Bahrain during the period in which the question of
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Hawar is under consideration, I also request you to stop
the acrivities and interferences which the Bahrain Government!
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are undertaking in Hawar islands until the matter is decided
by His Majesty’s Government in the light of justice and
equity as you have said in your letter. I trust that
About this item
- Content
The file contains correspondence discussing the ownership and status of the Hawar Islands and the competing claims of Bahrain and Qatar.
It includes the following:
- a translation and original letter from Abullah bin Qasim Al Thani to Hugh Weightman, 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. , Bahrain (ff 6-9);
- a petition in support of Ruler of Bahrain's claim to Hawar Islands (f 74);
- photographs of Hawar Island: Bilad as-Shamalia; Hawar Fort; and Hawar Pier (f 33).
Correspondents include William Rupert Hay, 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. ; Abdullah bin Qasim Al Thani, Ruler of Qatar, Hugh Weightman, 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. , Bahrain.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (267 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged chronologically from the front to the back of the file. There are file notes (ff 259-264) at the back of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 267; 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 additional foliation sequences are also present in parallel between ff 56-188 and ff 189-229 respectively; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- Reference
- IOR/R/15/2/547
- Title
- '15/7 HAWAR ISLANDS'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:3v, 5r:19v, 21r:32v, 34r:73v, 75r:267v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence