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attempting a little exploration on his own and discovered what he hopes
will prove to be a profitable mica mine, and also high quality iron ore
deposits. The report cf Sir Cyril Fox, Director of Geological Survey

of India, at the time, who surveyed the Dhofar region early in the year,
has given His Highness high hopes of the potential mineral wealth of that
region of his territory.

His highness maintained ;ood health throughout the year, but
proposes visiting Eoubay s! crtly for a thorough medical examination
a.-.d attention by dental, and eye specialists.
(b) Saiyid Shihab bin Faisal

He continued acting as His Highness the Sultan’s representative
at Ceremonials throughout the year. On the occasion of the visit of the
U.3. Destroyer MHynanrt to Lfuscat in hay, Saiyid Shihab entertained the

Captain and ether officers at an Arab luncheon, and presented the Captain
with a silver teapet and sugar bowl as a gift. Saiyid Shihab has not
been keeping very well and intends going to Sohar after the Sultan’s
return, if the Sultan will permit him.

(c) Saiyid Tai-ror bin Faisal
The ex Sultan remained in India throughout the year, but is

planning a visit to Dhcfar sometime in 194o.
(d) Saiyid Ahmed bin Ebrahira
lie remained in office as the ISinister for the Interior. The
Sultan evidently expressed his disapproval of Saiyid Ahmed’s handling

of the ’’Star of Mex** case and at one tine he feared that he was in
danger of losing Ms post.
(e) Saiyid Taric bin Tiaraur

He continued as president, Municipal Council throughout the year,
(f) Saiyid Fahr bln Taimur
Saiyid Fal.r bntered the Indian Military Acadery at Dehra Dun
at the beginning of the year a.id tv/o reports from the Acadeny show that |

he impressed the authorities very favourably and was considered almost, the
best c^det of his platoon.

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