Buraimi

Buraimi
Title Buraimi PDF eBook
Author Michael Quentin Morton
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages 305
Release 2014-05-09
Genre History
ISBN 0857722670

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Buraimi is an oasis in an otherwise bleak desert on the border between Oman and the UAE. In the early twentieth century, it shot to notoriety as oil brought the world's attention to this corner of the Arabian Peninsula, and the ensuing battle over energy resources between regional and global superpowers began. In this lively account, Michael Quentin Morton tells the story of how the power of oil and the conflicting interests of the declining British Empire and the United States all came to a head with the conflict between Great Britain and Saudi Arabia, shaping the very future of the Gulf states. The seeds of conflict over Buraimi were sown during the oil negotiations of 1933 in Jedda, where the international oil companies vied for control of the future industry in the Arabian Peninsula. As a result of lengthy discussions, including the efforts of men such as St John Philby and Ibn Saud himself, the Saudis granted an oil concession for Eastern Arabia without precisely defining the geographical limits of the area to be conceded. Matters came to a head in 1949 when Saudi Arabia made claim to the territory, and Great Britain, acting on behalf of Oman and Abu Dhabi, challenged the actions of the Saudis. Attempts at arbitration failed, and only one year before Britain's defeat over the Suez Canal, Britain expelled Saudi Arabia from the oasis. In the wake of Britain's withdrawal 'East of Suez' in the early 1970s, the dispute was apparently solved between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. But whilst the controversy dominated Anglo-Saudi relations for more than 30 years, it still casts its shadow across the Gulf today, threatening to expose the fragility of the West's ever-present dependency on the region for its supply of oil. Morton brings a range of historical figures to life, from the American oilmen arriving in steamy Jedda in the 1930s, to the rival sheikhs of Buraimi itself competing for power, wealth and allegiances as well as the great players in world politics: Churchill, Truman and Ibn Saud. This entertaining and thoroughly researched book is both a story of a decisive conflict in the history of Middle East politics and also of the great changes that the discovery of oil brought to this previously desolate land.

The Buraimi Dispute

The Buraimi Dispute
Title The Buraimi Dispute PDF eBook
Author United Nations. General Assembly. Delegation from Saudi Arabia
Publisher
Pages 28
Release 1955
Genre Buraimi (Oasis)
ISBN

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Oman

Oman
Title Oman PDF eBook
Author Diana Darke
Publisher Bradt Travel Guides
Pages 300
Release 2006
Genre History
ISBN 9781841621685

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The modern coastal city of Muscat provides a gateway to scuba diving, dhow cruising and turtle watching, whilst the ancient inner regions provide ideal terrain to take a 4WD through wadis or desert. Some of the most luxurious hotels in the Middle East are in Oman, so this guide is suitable for up-market travellers and backpackers alike.

Arbitration Concerning Buraimi and the Common Frontier Between Abu Dhabi and Saʻūdi Arabia

Arbitration Concerning Buraimi and the Common Frontier Between Abu Dhabi and Saʻūdi Arabia
Title Arbitration Concerning Buraimi and the Common Frontier Between Abu Dhabi and Saʻūdi Arabia PDF eBook
Author Great Britain
Publisher
Pages 540
Release 1955
Genre Abū Ẓaby (United Arab Emirates : Emirate)
ISBN

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Arabian Boundaries

Arabian Boundaries
Title Arabian Boundaries PDF eBook
Author Richard N. Schofield
Publisher
Pages 512
Release 1988
Genre Arabian Peninsula
ISBN

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Oman & the United Arab Emirates

Oman & the United Arab Emirates
Title Oman & the United Arab Emirates PDF eBook
Author Lou Callan
Publisher
Pages 340
Release 2000
Genre History
ISBN 9781864501308

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Whether a stopover or final destination, Oman and the UAE are Arabia's two most accessible countries. From Dubai's exuberance and Muscat's elegance to remote wadis and serene oases, this indispensable guide reveals it all. 27 essential maps plus full-colour regional map. Range of transport options, including detailed directions for self-drivers. Where to stay and eat for all budgets. What to do and how to do it, from driving to off-the-beaten-track driving. Essential shopping guide to everything from camel kitsch to Bedouin jewellery.

Memorial of the Government of Saudi Arabia

Memorial of the Government of Saudi Arabia
Title Memorial of the Government of Saudi Arabia PDF eBook
Author Saudi Arabia
Publisher
Pages 584
Release 1955
Genre Abu ZĐaby (United Arab Emirates : Emirate)
ISBN

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