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Financial and Economic Dictionary

A collaborative initiative uniting 11 partners from the government sector, this dictionary is built to serve as a unified reference and vital knowledge hub for specialists and enthusiasts alike. It aims to enhance financial literacy, support the Kingdom's development process in light of Saudi Vision 2030, at a time when terminology is no longer just a linguistic tool, but have become pillars of knowledge on which policies are built, legislation is formulated, and dialogue between specialists, decision-makers and relevant authorities in the financial sector is managed.

Your gateway to comprehensive financial knowledge with more than 2000 financial and economic terms

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Blockchain Technology

The underlying system enabling secure and transparent digital transactions using cryptographic principles.

Financial Assessment

An analysis of the financial health, performance, or potential risks of a company or investment.

Borrowing Costs

Interest and other expenses incurred by an entity in connection with the borrowing of funds.

Absorption Cost

An accounting method that incorporates all direct and indirect manufacturing costs into the total cost of a product.

Approved Cost

The allocations that have been approved for nonannual program costs or project costs since the beginning of the program or project, or after any reduction or increase through reclassifications or reinforcements.

Extension of Contract

The government agency extends the term of the contract between it and the contractor.

Crowdfunding

A financing method where funds are raised from many individuals, typically via online platforms.

Microfinance

Financial services provided to low-income individuals or those without access to traditional banking.

Economic Competitiveness

The ability of a country or business to produce goods and services efficiently and compete in global markets.

Economic Forecasting

The use of data and models to predict future economic trends and performance.

Geopolitical Tension

Conflicts or power struggles between nations affecting global stability and markets.

Risk Allocation

Allocation responsibility for the consequences of risks to one of the parties in the contract.

Income Generation

Activities or investments that produce earnings or revenue, contributing to an individual's or organization's financial well-being.

Tax Evasion

All actions taken for the purpose of avoiding tax payments, in whole or in part, or performing actions that would unlawfully result in a tax refund.

Financial Balance of Contracts

The implementation prices of item should represent real and fair value of item.

Supply

Any form of supply of Goods or Services for consideration in accordance with the cases pro- vided for in Chapter Two of [the Unified VAT] Agreement.

Fourth Industrial Revolution

The fusion of digital, biological, and physical technologies, including AI, IoT, and automation.

Wage Stickiness

The resistance of wages to change despite shifts in supply and demand, often due to institutional factors like labor unions or minimum wage laws.

Credit Quality

The overall financial health and risk level associated with a borrower or financial instrument. It can affect credit ratings, interest rates, and the terms of lending.

Institutional and Regulatory Quality

The effectiveness and reliability of institutions and regulations in a country, which can influence economic and financial stability.

Quotation Status

The status of the supplier’s quotation, which shows whether the offer was received on the Etimad Platform or not (recipient / non-recipient).

Trade Volume

The sum of exports and imports of goods and services over a specific period of time.

Economic Movementabilty

The ability of individuals or groups to move up or down the economic ladder over time.

Trade War

A situation where countries impose tariffs or trade barriers against each other, affecting global trade.

Public

Rules on the Offer of Securities and Continuing Obligations, the Instructions on the Price Stabilization Mechanism In Initial Public Offerings and the Instructions on Issuing Depositary Receipts Out of the Kingdom.

Item Status

Determining whether the requested item is (available / unavailable).

Payroll Status

The status of the treated payroll on the system of employee’s financial rights, according to a statement from the Central Bank of Saudi Arabia.

Financial Claim Status

A financial statement indicating the status of a claim on the Etimad platform, classified as: under process, approved, returned, or canceled.

Credit Limit

The maximum amount a borrower can spend on a credit account before repayments are required.

Mandatory Registration Limit

The minimum actual value of supplies according to which a taxpayer becomes obligated to register for VAT purposes, if his annual revenue exceeds 375,000 SAR.

Service Account

An account used for running services or software with access to data and resources.

Aggregate Account

A special account for the concentration of revenues collected through SADAD in the Saudi Central Bank for each government body.

Account with Discretionary Authority

In the Merger and Acquisition Regulations, an account with a Capital Market Institution who is authorized to carry on managing activities, with the power to make investment decisions without prior reference to the holder of the account.

Solutions

Approaches or methods used to address or solve problems, challenges, or meet specific needs in business or other contexts.

Quantum Computing in Finance

The use of quantum computing for faster financial modeling and risk analysis.

Advisory Service

A service of a professional or advisory nature including - without limitation - preparing studies and research, the development of specifications, plans and designs, supervision of their implementation, such as the services of accountants and lawyers.

Tax-Deferred Account

A financial account where taxes on earnings are postponed until withdrawals.

Quota

A predetermined or fixed quantity or share of a resource, such as imports, exports, or production, often set by government regulations or agreements.

Share of GDP by Sector

The proportion of GDP contributed by a specific economic sector (such as agriculture, industry, or services). This share helps determine the importance of a particular sector in the national economy.

Capital Injections

Providing additional funds or capital to a company or financial institution to strengthen its financial position or support its operations.

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