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submitted a map showing its view regarding the method of establishing the line
and the Saudi delegation has submitted a special map showing its view rceardinc
the drawing of the line. 5
B. The British delegation has submitted a recommendation, the effect of
which would be for Lubainah al-Kabirah, Lubainah al-Saghirah, and Fasht Abu
Safah to be considered as belonging to Bahrain, and for Rennie Shoals to be eiven
to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
C. The Saudi delegation has submitted a recommendation in which Lubainah
al-Saghirah is considered as belonging to Bahrain, Lubainah al-Kabirah to the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Fasht Abu Safah to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and
Rennie Shoals to Bahrain.
It has been agreed that after settlement of the appurtenance of Lubainah
al-Kabirah, Lubainah al Saghirah, Fasht Abu Safah, and Rennie Shoals, and after
the drawing of the line, the submarine areas, reefs, shoals, and islands on the side
of the line towards Bahrain shall be considered to belong to Bahrain, and the
submarine areas, reefs, shoals and islands on the other side of the line towards the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shall be considered to belong to the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia.
E. Each of the parties has reserved its position.

APPENDIX G
Correspondence concerning British jurisdiction in Bahrain—1909 and 1952

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(Paragraph 108)

Letter dated July 16, 1909, from the Ruler of Bahrain to the Political Agent,
Bahrain
It is not hidden from you that I have had considerable trouble in many cases
(that arose) in my territory in which foreigners were involved. For this reason
1 wish that I may not be held responsible in these cases and I would be grateful
to the British Government if they remove this trouble and responsibility from me.
I mean that it (the British Government) should exercise authority in all cases in
which foreigners only are concerned, but not in other cases; and in cases that
occur between foreigners and my subjects, it is necessary that you and I should
settle them jointly.

(ii)
(Paragraph 109)
Letter dated April 19, 1952, from the Political Agent, Bahrain, to the Ruler of
Bahrain
I am writing to inform you that Her Majesty’s Government are able to accede
to your request that with effect from the 1st May, 1952, Your Highness shall exercise
jurisdiction over all individuals (and their property and personal and proprietary
rights and liabilities) who are subjects of the Rulers of Saudi Arabia, the Yemen,
Kuwait, Qatar, Muscat and Oman or any of the Trucial States, except those
registered by the Political Agent as being in the regular service of persons subject
to the jurisdiction of Her Majesty.
2. It is understood, however, that these arrangements shall not affect criminal
or civil proceedings already begun, or the institution in the courts of Her Majesty
or criminal proceedings in respect of any offence committed prior to the 1st May,
1952, or the continued validity of any right or title acquired or of any obligation
or liability incurred by any of the persons referred to above whilst under the
jurisdiction of Her Majesty other than the right to institute new proceedings alter
the 1st May, 1952, in the courts of Her Majesty.
3. I should be grateful if Your Highness would kindly confirm your agreement
to these arrangements.