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128 THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE ARABIAN GULF STATES
However, there is no mention in these passports of the fact that the
bearers arc British protected persons or that they arc ‘entitled to Her
Majesty's protection’.1
Nationals of Muscat also have their own passports. The position
of these nationals in the United Kingdom is, in all respects, similar to
that of aliens. Like other aliens, they have to obtain visas for coming to
England, and they have to abide by all the restrictions imposed on
foreigners while residing in England. Muscati nationals in foreign
.
States receive British diplomatic protection on the basis of courtesy,
: since, unlike the nationals of the Shaikhdoms, they do not possess
the status of British protected persons.
afford him every assistance and protection of which he may stand in need.
‘Issued by order of His Highness the Ruler of Bahrain.’
1 In comparison, the passports issued for the former Indian States certified that
‘the bearer is a subject of the state of ... a state in India in subordinate alliance
with Her Majesty, and as such is entitled to Her Majesty’s protection.’ Sec Lee-
Warner, op. cit., p. 265. No such certificate is attached to the Shaikhdoms’ pass­
ports. See p. 127, n. 8.

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