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Orderbook
A record of buy and sell orders for a financial instrument, such as stocks or bonds, indicating the current market demand and supply, which can impact prices and trading activity.
Money Velocity
An economic measure that tracks the number of times a single unit of currency is used to purchase goods and services over a specific period of time.
Debt Ceiling
A limit set by the government on how much debt it can accumulate, requiring Congressional approval to raise it.
Digital Supply Chains
An integrated system that relies on modern technology to manage the movement of goods, data, and funds across all stages of production and distribution, from the supplier to the end customers.
Salary scale
A table showing the prescribed salary for each grade or job level, including allowances and incentives, if any.
Maturity Year
Employee's monthly salary slip is paid, every year according to Gregorian calendar, in which the entitlement, deductions and monthly allowances are shown.
High-Risk Bonds
A bond with a high risk of default and a low credit rating, often offering high returns to compensate for the risk.
Service Capacity
It is the maximum total number of transactions or operations that a call center can process during a given period of time.
Exchange Rate
The value of one currency in terms of another (e.g., 1 USD = 0.92 EUR). It fluctuates due to market forces, government policies, and economic conditions.
Floating Interest Rate
A loan or investment rate that adjusts based on market conditions.
Circular Supply Chain
A supply chain model focused on sustainability through recycling and resource efficiency.
Municipal Bond
A debt security issued by a state, municipality, or local government to fund public projects. Credit ratings for municipal bonds assess the issuer's ability to make interest and principal payments.
Floating Rate Note (FRN)
A debt security with an interest rate that fluctuates based on a specific reference rate or benchmark, offering periodic interest payments that vary with market conditions.
Share
Share of any company wherever incorporated. The definition of “share” includes every instrument having the characteristics of equity.
Quote-Driven Market
A market structure where prices for financial instruments are primarily determined by quotes or bids from market makers or dealers.
Person
Any natural or legal person recognized as such under the laws of the Kingdom.
Mixed Companies
Companies incorporated and residing in Saudi Arabia for tax purposes, and whose shares are owned by Saudi individuals (and those who are treated as Saudis for income tax purposes) and non-Saudis.
Main Market
The market in which shares registered and offered under Part 4 of the Rules on the Offering of Securities and Continuing Obligations are traded.
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