"ملف 82/27 (VI (F 87 نفط قطر" [و‎‎٢‎٩] (٤٥٤/٧٠)

BUSHIRE,
March Sna, 1955•
a 4 I A B-
Tlie result of C e C 0 %lles negotiations up to ?.6th
February are summarised hereunder;-
Reference - Draft concession dated 10th January.
The Shaikh of Qatar's demands are I-
ARTICLE 1 ,
To be redrafted in the same general sense
ARTICLE 2 .
The period depends entirely upon the financial terras.
ARTICLE 3 .
Reports to be submitted to the Shaikh on cemand.
ARTICLE 4 «
Royalty to be based on oil won ana saved as in nrevious
draft®
ARTICLE 5 ,
Copies of records to be submitted to the Shaikh on demand
ARTICLE 6 P
All imports to be through the oort of Dohah onlv, the
port of export to be agreed. The Shaikh to have full right
to use all facilities as anc. when necessary for personal or
Government business. Aircraft subject to having special
permission on every occasion.
ARTICLE 7 .
With regard to the acquisition of land there is to be no/
local Government, pressure exerted on the Company's behalf.
Surplus land during period of agreement to revert to the Shalk
free of charge.
ARTICLE ft .
The Company to drill two artesian wells free of charge.
ARTICLE 9 .
Actual requirements only - no right to export. (This refers to
the Company's rights to use soil, clay, gravel, gypsum etc.).
ARTICLE ,10 .
!Pree imports - rigat to reexport to be cohered by special
payment of additional royalty.
ARTICLE 11 .
Shaikh not responsible for loss or damage due to invasions
insurrections etc.
ARTICLE 1 ^..
Transfree Company subject to approval of Shaikh.