1. The Authority may cooperate with any Relevant Authorities, regulatory authorities in Free Zones, Financial Free Zones, and foreign regulatory authorities, for the purposes of exchanging information, conducting investigations, or performing inspections, through the following: a. Exchange of information or documents required for investigations or inspections or for identifying Persons or Authorities through whom the requested assistance may be obtained. b. Attendance at investigation or inspection sessions related to the matter for which assistance is requested. 2. The Authority may require the Related Entity or Regulatory Authority to maintain the confidentiality of the information and documents provided thereto. 3. The Authority may refuse a request from a Related Entity or Regulatory Authority if granting the request would result in a breach of confidentiality obligations, the public interest, or public order, or would contravene the applicable laws of the State, or pursuant to the principle of reciprocity. 4. The Authority may suspend a request from a Regulatory Authority until the costs of the requested assistance are recovered, where the execution of such request entails financial costs or fees. 5. Pursuant to the provisions of this Decree by Law and the Relevant Legislation, the Authority may compel any Person to implement certain procedures or obligations in implementation of applicable international agreements or treaties in force in the State. 6. All authorities in the State, including Free Zones and Financial Free Zones, shall provide the Authority with any information or data requested whenever related to the implementation of this Decree by Law and the Relevant Legislation. 7. The Authority may share any information, data, documents, or records obtained with any other authority within or outside the State, in accordance with the applicable laws and the Authority’s competencies, provided that such sharing does not conflict with the requirements of the public interest.
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