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Blocking Balances Pursuant to SAMA Request

No: 42019124 Date(g): 9/11/2020 | Date(h): 24/3/1442 Status: In-Force
180.For purposes of blocking accounts and balances pursuant to SAMA request according to the applicable rules, DTFCs should observe that:
 
 i.Blocking shall include the outstanding balance and all suspended withdrawals at and after the time of blocking. DTFCs cannot open opened new accounts unless SAMA's request demands blockage of specific balances and/or specific accounts. In this case, blockage shall be restricted to the specifically demand.
 ii.Blocking shall Include all accounts and transactions stated in the above paragraph 182.i with the exception of the customer’s participation in companies (in which he is shareholder) accounts unless otherwise stated in SAMA request.
 iii.DTFCs must continue to block the account effective and valid until the DTFCs receives a notice from SAMA for lifting the blockage and allowing dealing on such accounts.