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Trucial Oman: see United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates, federation of sheikhdoms (2005 est. pop. 2,563,000), c.30,000 sq mi (77,700 sq km), SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
..... Click the link for more information. . Trucial Oman (also Trucial States, Trucial Coast), the name of the former British protectorate on the eastern Arabian Peninsula. In December 1971, Trucial Oman became the independent state of the United Arab Emirates. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | My father served with the Worcestershire Regiment who were stationed in the Tidworth area where he was seconded to the Trucial Oman Scouts and became a major and squadron commander stationed in the eastern region of Abu Dhabi, which was where he met Shaikh Zayed, who was governor of the eastern region and a brother of Shaikh Shakh-but, the then Ruler of Abu Dhabi," Charles said. The United Arab Emirates is a state made up of seven sheikdoms (or emirates) and used to be known as the Trucial States, or Trucial Oman, in reference to the treaties between the British and Oman which guaranteed their independence. Fearing that Iran would occupy Tunb, CBFG prepared to deploy elements of the Trucial Oman Scouts to defend it--if Iranian troops were not already there. |
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