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arriving there just after seven, all the other people, Lochs, some Air Force, DG & Holmes, had arrived there
some time before, but we had been asked at 1 arabi so we were really in good time. Had dinner in HE's

new house, quite a nice little place with a very smart orange vermillion ceiling designed by Abdulla bin Jabr,
a sort of chinese design, then we motored home, a long drive.

Sunday 3rd May

Thunder & a shower of rain before breakfast. Quite heavy rain at intervals most of the day. Went over to
the Agency for some time with Shaikh Abdulla to discuss Biladya matters. Loch told Abdulla that in future
the PR would not attend Biladya meetings but that all matters affecting foreigners should be referred to the
Agency before being finally settled. Beevor expected to leave by air but as usual the plane was delayed.

Monday 4th May

Beevor left by air. Court, office. Very busy morning. I never get away till nearly 2 pm nowadays.

A golf competition, which we didn't play in, and then a party at the Bank & all the people who were playing
and others as well, played Bridge.

Tuesday 5th May

Office. Long meeting at Agency with SNO about fish traps, then stayed on & discussed various other
matters & then went to the Court. Went for a drive in afternoon & to a big dinner party at the Skinners
given by Steeles & Skinners - a very poor cold supper & not enough to eat, a tiresome party altogether.

Wednesday 6th May