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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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Issuance Program

A program under which a single prospectus under the Rules on the Offer of Securities and Continuing Obligations is produced pursuant to which a number of debt instruments or convertible debt instruments may be issued in the future, as stated in the prospectus.

Audit Program

A detailed set of procedures and instructions followed by auditors during the audit process, specifying steps to examine financial records.

Medium-Term Debt Strategy

Outlines a plan for managing and structuring an organization's debt over a medium-term.

Convertible Debt Instrument

A debt instrument whose holder has the right to convert it into shares of the company issuing that instrument.

Overrun of Item

Insufficient liquidity on the item for the payment order value.

Rebalancing Portfolio

Adjusting asset allocations in a portfolio to maintain desired risk levels.

Customer-Centric Innovation

Developing products, services, or solutions based on customer needs, feedback, and preferences.

Closed Framework Agreement

A formal agreement between one or more government entities and suppliers or contractors, containing the conditions and regulations of the contract, where no additional suppliers or contractors may join once the agreement has been concluded.

Open Framework Agreement

A formal agreement between one or more government organizations and suppliers or contractors, containing the conditions and regulations of the contract, which allows additional suppliers or contractors to join during the term of the agreement.

Shareholders Agreement

The document that the special purpose vehicle (SPV) equity providers enter into, setting out how they will work together to manage it.

Short-Term Treasury Bills

Short-term government debt securities that mature in one year or less, aimed at managing liquidity, with low risk and limited returns.

Economic Performance

A measure of an economy’s efficiency, stability, and capacity for growth over a specific period, typically assessed on an annual basis.

Financial Instrument

Any contract that creates a financial asset for one party and a financial liability or equity instrument for another party.

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

A systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and managing risks across an entire organization to achieve business objectives and protect assets.

Long-Term Treasury Bills

Long-term government debt securities that mature in more than one year, offering higher returns to compensate investors for the risks associated with the longer duration.

Bidding Name

The registered in the Etimad Platform by the owner (the government entity).

Stakeholders

Parties with a direct or indirect interest or involvement in the project or that may otherwise be affected by it. These may include public and private sector organizations, as well as private individuals, community representatives or non-profit bodies.

Exemption from Import Duties

Clearance of goods for home use free of import duties and taxes, irrespective of their normal tariff classification or normal liability, provided that they are imported in specified circumstances and for specified purposes.

Bankruptcy

A legal process in which an individual or business declares inability to repay debts, leading to asset liquidation or restructuring.

Development Economics

A branch of economics focused on improving economic growth and living standards in developing countries.

Macroeconomic

A branch of economics that studies economic phenomena at the level of a country or the world like inflation, unemployment, economic growth and national income.

Disbursed Payment Order

The disbursed payment order in the financial system by which transfer or ministerial check is issued.

Deviation of Revenue from the Budget

This indicator measures the ratio of actual government revenue to the target to limit potential deviations in revenue for each entity in order to enhance the principle of financial responsibility and encourage government agencies to reach their financial targets.

Oil Revenues

Income generated by a country from the sale of oil and oil-related products, which can be a significant source of revenue for oil-producing nations.

Short Selling

The practice of selling borrowed stocks with the expectation of buying them back at a lower price.

Date of Awarding

The date of awarding the contract to the supplier.

Tokenization

The process of converting rights to an asset into digital tokens on a blockchain.

Development

The process of growth, advancement, or progress, often in the context of economic, social, or infrastructure improvements or expansion.

Project Evaluation

A process or measuring a project, program, investment, or performance to determine its effectiveness, efficiency, and achievement of objectives.

Deferred Cost

The remaining of the costs minus the total appropriations for the current year.

Asset Allocation

An investment strategy that distributes assets across different categories (stocks, bonds, etc.) to balance risk and return.

Treasury Single Account (TSA)

An aggregate account based on centralizing collection of government revenue and centralizing payment to government entities.

Debt Service Schedule (DSS)

A comprehensive plan that details the timing and amount of principal and interest payments required to service a debt over its life.

Baseline Cash Flow Forecast

An initial projection of expected cash flows for the fiscal year, aligned with the approved budget.

Cash Balance

The current financial amount of money available in specific accounts.

Item Number

The revenue, expenditure, program or project number found in the budget report, based on the Government Finance Statistics Manual classification.

Audit Log

A chronological record of all activities, transactions, and changes related to a financial operation or set of data, essential for transparency and accountability.

Customized Budget Scenario

A financial plan in which the credits required for the next year in the forms may be higher or lower than the initial ceiling, as determined by the entity.

Person in Charge

The minister, the head of the government department, or the head of the independent department.

Net Present Value (NPV)

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows of an investment.

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