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(point A). From this point the boundary runs in a straight line to the South-West
until it reaches latitude 23° 56' North (point B). From there it runs due East till
it intersects longitude 54° 00' East (point C) and from that intersection it runs
in a straight line as far as latitude 24° 25' North and longitude 55° 36' East
(point D).
4. The Saudi Arabian Government consider that these frontiers correspond
with reality, having regard to their authority and the authority of Abu Dhabi and
relying on the fact that the lands thereby allocated to Saudi Arabia are inhabited
by tribes owing allegiance to the Saudi Arabian Kingdom: the Bani Hajir, the
Awamir, the A1 Murrah, the Dawasir and other tribes.
5. As regards what lies to the South and East of the position 24° 25' North
and longitude 55° 36' East, this is under the authority of Sheikhdoms which are not
in treaty relations with the British Government. Therefore, the frontier between
the Saudi Arabian Kingdom and these Sheikhdoms will be agreed between the
Saudi Arabian Government and the Sheikhdoms in question.
6. As soon as they have received detailed information in the matter, the
Saudi Arabian Government will submit a statement about the demarcation of the
Southern frontier of the Saudi Arabian Kingdom.

APPENDIX I
(Paragraph 111)

Correspondence with the Trucial States Rulers on the subject of British jurisdiction
in their States

(i)
Letter, dated July 10 1945, from the Political Agent, Bahrain to:
1. The Ruler of Dubai.
2. The Ruler of Sharjah.
3. The Ruler of Ras al Khaimah.
4. The Ruler of Ajman.
5. The Ruler of Umm al Qawain.
6. The Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
7. The Regent of Kalba.
As you are aware jurisdiction over British subjects and all foreigners in your
territory is exercised by the British Government and this has been the custom since
olden times. The British Government now think that it is necessary to regularise
this custom by publishing a notification proclaiming it to be binding on the persons
above-mentioned. Before doing so it directs me to obtain a letter from you giving
your formal consent to this custom and I shall be obliged if you would send me
such a letter as soon as possible.
(ii)

Letter, dated July 18 1945, from Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmad, Regent of Kalba
to the Political Agent, Bahrain
I have received your letter No. C/703, dated 10th July 1945 (1st Shaban 1364)
and read it regarding what you have referred to that the British Government
exercise the jurisdiction on the British subjects and all foreigners in our territory,
and this custom has been since old times and that the British Government now
finds it necessary to regularise this custom for which you have asked our agreement.
We formally agree to your request about this custom, and have the honour for
all you require from our end.
<iii)

Letter, dated July 19 1945, from Shaikh Ahmed bin Rashid, Ruler of Umm al
Qawain to the Political Agent, Bahrain
Your honourable letter of 10th July 1945 (1st Shaban 1364) has been received
to the effect that the British Government exercises the jurisdiction on the British
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