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Scorecard
A visual or tabular performance measurement tool used to track and evaluate progress, often using key performance indicators (KPIs).
Local Bank
An institution that has received a license to engage in banking business in accordance with the Laws of the Kingdom.
Commissioning Start
On completion of construction, the process of testing to ensure the Private Party has met all preconditions necessary to commence operations.
Commodity
A basic good or raw material used in commerce, interchangeable with other goods of the same type.
Technological Infrastructure
The digital and physical systems that support economic and technological activities.
Profit and loss Statement (P&L)
A financial report summarizing revenues, costs, and profits over a period.
Multiplier Effect
A phenomenon where an initial increase in spending leads to a larger overall economic impact.
Fundamental Data
Essential financial and operational information about a company or investment, such as revenue, earnings, assets, liabilities, and other key indicators.
E-commerce
Buying and selling goods or services online through digital platforms and electronic transactions.
Stock Split
An increase in the number of shares by dividing existing shares, reducing the per-share price.
Term Life Insurance
A life insurance policy that provides coverage for a specific period.
Affiliate
A person who controls another person or is controlled by that other person, or who is under common control with that person by a third person. In any of the preceding, control could be direct or indirect.
Payment Order’s Date
The date of creation of payment order by the government body.
Abstract Update
A revision of property or financial records to reflect changes in ownership, valuation, or legal standing.
Beneficiary Experience Improvement
Involves ongoing efforts to enhance and optimize the overall experience of customers. It is a strategic and iterative process that aims to identify areas for improvement, address pain points, and create positive, memorable interactions.
Technical Analysis
Technical analysis of the value of submitted offers to the government body by contractors or suppliers and to make sure that they are compatible with the requirements and the project need.
Austerity Measures
Government policies aimed at reducing budget deficits through spending cuts, tax increases, or both.
Break-Even Analysis
A calculation to determine when total revenue equals total costs, resulting in no profit or loss.
Abatement
A reduction in financial obligations, such as taxes or penalties, to promote economic incentives.
Cash Outflows
The money spent or paid out by a business or individual to cover expenses, debts, or investments.
Application for Registration
The registration of shares with the Capital Market Authority (CMA) or, where the context permits, submitting an application for the registration of shares for direct listing on the Parallel Market.
Formation
The process of creating, establishing, or organizing a new entity, such as a business, organization, or institution, often involving legal and structural arrangements.
Global Ranking
A country’s or company’s position in global comparisons based on economic, social, or business metrics.
Financial Auditing
The process of examining and evaluating an organization's financial records, transactions, and data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency.
Carbon Pricing
A policy tool that assigns a cost to carbon emissions to encourage reductions.
Transactions Pricing
Setting prices for controlled transactions, including but not limited to-the transfer of goods and services, loans, tangible and intangible assets, and the distribution of expenditures and profits.
Export of Goods
Supply of Goods from any Member State to outside of the GCC Territory in accordance with the provisions of the Common Customs Law, during the transitional period, an export of goods includes goods exported to any place outside of KSA territory.
Escalation
An increase or elevation in the intensity, level, or cost of a situation, issue, or conflict, often used in the context of price increases or disputes.
Beneficiary Touchpoint Experience Design
The strategic and intentional design of interactions and engagements of beneficiaries across various touchpoints.
Core Inflation
The change in the cost of goods and services excluding food and energy, providing a clearer picture of long-term inflation trends.
Instructions
Any instruction, election, acceptance or any other message of any kind sent or received by way of the Tadawul Trading System or the Tadawul Depositary System.
Budget Implementation Instructions
Financial rules and instructions that must be adhered to when government agencies implement the general budget, to ensure adherence to correct procedures.
Shareholder Circular
An official document sent to shareholders to enable them to vote in the relevant general assembly with knowledge and understanding.
Tax Avoidance
The use of legal methods and arrangements to exploit loopholes or tax incentives to minimize tax liability without committing a criminal offense.
Trading Halt
The temporary suspension of trading in the securities during the trading period.
Credit Report
A detailed document that summarizes an individual's or entity's credit history, including credit accounts, payment history, outstanding debt, and credit- related information, used by lenders and creditors to assess creditworthiness.
Oil Prices Volatility
Changes in the prices of crude oil in global markets due to fluctuations in supply and demand.
Assessment of Duties and Taxes
A determination of the amount of duties and taxes payable.
Marginal Cost
The additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a good or service.
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