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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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Internal Control Framework

A data structure that organizes and categorizes an organization's internal controls, they are practices and procedures that are put in place to create added value and reduce enterprise risks.

Re-Import

Importation into a Customs territory of goods previously exported from that territory.

Re-export

It refers to goods that have been previously imported and have undergone all customs procedures, and then re-exported without significant modification.

Insolvency

Actual insolvency or bankruptcy, or the commencement of any proceedings in respect of insolvency or bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Regulations, or the commencement of any equivalent procedures in the Kingdom or in any other jurisdiction outside the Kingdom.

Dumping

The practice of exporting goods at below-market prices to gain market share and undermine competition.

Economic Outlook

A forecast of future economic conditions based on trends, indicators, and policy analysis.

Emerging Digital Economy

The shift to an economy driven by digital technologies, including e-commerce, fintech, blockchain, and AI-driven business models.

Non-Oil Economy

Economic sectors and activities that do not involve the production, extraction, or sale of petroleum or oil-related products.

Control Commitment

To make sure that the government entity adheres to all control regulations.

Knowledge Economy

An economy based on the production and management of knowledge and information, rather than physical goods.

Credit Obligation

A contractual commitment to repay borrowed funds or fulfill financial obligations, often associated with loans, bonds, or other credit arrangements.

Refused Payment Orders

Payment orders received from the government body and some observations are found in connection therewith, accordingly not recorded in the system, the government bodies are asked to get them back to address these observations.

Fund Sub-Custodian

A third party contracted by the custodian to perform some or all of the custodian’s functions in relation to an investment fund.

Local Production

The creation of goods or services within a specific region or country, rather than importing them.

Deferred Tax Liability

A tax obligation that a company owes but delays paying until a future period.

Physical Security

Measures to prevent unauthorized access to facilities, equipment, and protect individuals and property.

Returned Payment Order

Returned payments orders from the Ministry of Finance, which are received from government bodies to address the observations.

Productivity

The efficiency of production, typically measured as output per unit of input.

Economic Recovery

The phase following a recession where the economy starts to grow again, with increased production, job creation, and rising confidence in markets.

Conglomerate Merger

A merger between companies in unrelated industries to diversify business operations.

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