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  "reviewed": "2026-09-04",
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    "note": "نُقلت جميع البنوك الظاهرة في سجل ساما. التراخيص التي لم تبدأ التشغيل مميزة بوضوح.",
    "noteAr": "نُقلت جميع البنوك الظاهرة في سجل ساما. التراخيص التي لم تبدأ التشغيل مميزة بوضوح.",
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