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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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Costs of Contracts on Etimad

Total amount of contract costs, that is registered at Etimad, (the original contract cost will be according to the cost of the new contracts) the remaining value of contract costs would be when these contracts registered at Etimad (for the existing contracts).

Spending Efficiency

Maximizing impact relative to expenditure, by making optimal use of available resources and addressing various types of waste without compromising the quality of services provided.

Unified Procurement Framework Agreement

A formal agreement between one or more government entities and one or more suppliers, contractors, or service providers, containing the terms and conditions of contracts to be awarded during a specified period, covering all participating government entities to achieve economies of scale and reduce costs and procedures, and where any supplier, contractor, or service provider may request to join at any time during the term of the agreement.

Liquidity

The ease and speed with which an asset or security can be converted into cash without a significant loss of value.

Government Tenders and Procurement Law

The system that regulates how government entities conduct tenders and procure goods, services, and projects, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and the best possible value for public funds.

Bank Credit

Entire amount of money that a person or corporation may acquire from a financial institution such as a bank.

Budget Supplement

An additional amount added to the approved budget of an entity in accordance with regulatory instruments.

Leverage Ratio

A financial metric that compares a company’s debt to its equity or assets, showing the level of financial risk.

Accrual Basis of Accounting

A basis of accounting under which transactions and other events are recognized when they occur (and not only when cash or its equivalent is received or paid). Therefore, the transactions and events are recorded in the accounting records and recognized in the financial statements of the periods to which they relate. The elements recognized under accrual accounting are assets, liabilities, net assets/equity, revenue, and expenses.

Fund Management Fee

The remuneration, expenses, and fees in relation to advisory services paid to the fund manager.

Budget Deficit as a Percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

A measure used to assess the government's fiscal deficit in relation to the size of its economy based on nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is calculated using current prices (i.e., the prices prevailing in the same year without adjusting for inflation).

Debtor

Every person of a moral or legal identity owing in debt property for the government.

Credit Default Swap (CDS)

A financial derivative that transfers credit risk between two parties, often used as insurance against default.

Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

The value of Gross Domestic Product at constant prices according to the base year.

Employees Compensations

Cash or in-kind bonus that is due to be paid for an employee for his work in addition to wages, salaries, which include social insurance paid by a government unit on behalf of its workers excluding any compensation for workers related to capitals for self-account.

Inflation

The sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy, leading to a decrease in purchasing power.

Revolving Credit

A type of credit arrangement that allows a borrower to access funds up to a predetermined credit limit, with the ability to borrow, repay, and borrow again.

Credit and Debit Notes

Commercial documents issued by a supplier or seller to a buyer, required by law to evidence a subsequent change to consideration of a Taxable Supply weather reducing its value (credit note) or increase it (debit note).

Assets

Resources controlled by an entity as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits or service potential are expected to flow to the entity.

Expenditure Rationalization

Policies aimed at optimizing government spending, cutting unnecessary expenses, and improving efficiency in public finances.

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