Article 18

SAMA may, with the approval of the "Minister of Finance and National Economy, conduct an inspection of the books and accounts of any bank, either by SAMA 's own staff or by outside auditors assigned by it. The examination of the bank's books and accounts should take place in the bank's premises. In such a case the bank staff must produce all the required books and records of accounts and other documents in their custody or within their authority and must furnish any information they have relating to the bank.