Illustrated London News 5th November 1955
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Illustrated London News 5th November 1955
Illustrated London News 5th November 1955. The rulers of Buraimi, and the levies who resumed its control. Date: 5th November 1955
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1955 Control Levies News Resumed Rulers
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This striking image from the Illustrated London News, published on the 5th of November 1955, captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Trucial States, now known as the United Arab Emirates. The rulers of Buraimi, a disputed region located between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, are seen here in traditional garb, seated on ornate thrones, as they assert their authority over the levies who have resumed control of the area. The Trucial States, a collection of sheikhdoms protected by the British, had long been embroiled in a dispute over the ownership of Buraimi. The region was rich in oil, and its control was a matter of great importance to the various parties involved. The image is a testament to the complex web of alliances and tensions that characterized the region during this period. The British, who had long acted as the de facto protectors of the Trucial States, were increasingly being challenged by Saudi Arabia and other regional powers. The image also underscores the traditional role of the rulers in the region, who wielded both spiritual and temporal power over their subjects. Despite the tensions and conflicts, the image also conveys a sense of order and stability. The rulers are shown seated in a formal setting, surrounded by their loyal followers, and the levies, who are dressed in traditional Bedouin attire, are arranged in neat rows behind them. The image offers a glimpse into a world that was rapidly changing, as the region began to grapple with the challenges and opportunities of modernity and the global oil industry.
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