TRUCIAL COAST DIARY FOR PERIOD ENDING 5 JANUARY 1949

RAS AL KHAIMAH:

The Company’s Representative visited Ras al Khaimah on 21st Dec. 1948. In addition to conducting some Company business with the Ruler, he took this opportunity to present on behalf of the Company a Ford Pilot Station Wagon, which was very much admired and appreciated by the Ruler.

UMM AL QAIWAIN:

All arrangements were made for the arrival of the Jasura at Umm al Qaiwain before Christmas. Owing however to bad weather the Jasura has so far not been able to sail from Zekrit.

AJMAN:

The Ruler of Ajman recently accompanied Shaikh Mohamed bin Ali bin Huwaidin to Biraimi with a view to making peace between the latter and Shaikh Saqr bin Sultan of the Na’im. The latter however insisted that the Bani Kitab should return all the Na’im camels, after which he would agree to discuss a settlement. It is understood that Mohamed bin Ali did not agree to this and left Biraimi with Rashid bin Humaid. On their way out of the oasis the Bani Kitab took the opportunity of looting 45 camels. It is not considered likely in view of this that Saqr will fulfil his intention of going to Muscat.

SHARJAH:

As was reported recently, Sharjah subjects are not at present being issued with travel permits by the Political Authorities. The Ruler of Sharjah therefore with remarkable ingenuity has started to issue his own, but it is understood that he has been warned that such permits will not be recognised by any of the States in the Gulf, who require permits from travellers.

DUBAI:

Large numbers of Awamir, including Salim bin Musallem bin Ham have recently been visiting Dubai. It is understood that they came in connection with their dispute with the Beni Kitab.