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Financial Technology (Fintech)
New technology that seeks to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services.
Final Guarantee
A guarantee submitted by the contractor or supplier, whom the competition has been awarded, to prove to the government entity that it is willing to do the work according to the terms of the contract.
Net Book Value
The carrying value of capital assets as reported on the commercial books, according to the accounting principles generally accepted in the Kingdom.
Contract Value
The costs of the registration of contract in Etimad (the costs of the original contract in new contracts, or the remining of the contract costs when registered on Etimad for existing contracts).
Listing Rules
Listing Rules and Requirements established by the Exchange for regulating corporate securities listing procedures
Implementing Regulation
The necessary detailed rules that interpret the provisions of the law and serve as a reference guide when formulating policies and regulations within the establishment.
Grant
Cash or in-kind transfers from one governmental unit or international organization to another governmental unit or international organization.
Debt
An amount of money borrowed by an individual, organization, or government that is typically required to be repaid with interest at a future date.
Item Name
Name of revenue, expense, program or project that illustrates the nature of the economic activity (salaries, allowances, maintenance and cleaning, construction and restoration, or other).
Economic Impact
The effect of economic activities, policies, or events on businesses, industries, and individuals.
Government Reserves
The funds held by the government at the Saudi Central Bank to provide a financial buffer for emergencies and support the sustainability of public finances in the medium and long term.
Wealth Management
Professional financial services that help individuals grow and protect their wealth.
Investment
Spending on capital assets over a period of time, in order to achieve a net increase in the real capital of the Saudi economy. The investment is either made by individuals or companies or financed by governments.
Subsidies
Current transfers paid by government units to project either based on their production activates or quantities or values of the goods or services they produce, sell or import, including transfers to public companies.
Documentary Credits
Credits opened by the Saudi Central Bank with its correspondents abroad based on instructions issued by the Ministry of Finance to implement specific purposes.
Saudi Central Bank
The entity responsible for formulating and implementing monetary policies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the aim of supporting price stability and enhancing financial stability.
Insurance
A contract in which one party (the insurer) agrees to provide financial protection or compensation to another party (the insured) in the event of specified risks or losses.
Allocation
Placing any state property at the disposal of a government agency to achieve a public service or benefit.
Credit Rating
An assessment issued by a specialized agency to measure the borrowing entity's — whether a country or a company — ability to meet its financial obligations and repay its debts on time. It estimates the financial solvency of the country or company.
Covering Non-Oil Revenues From the Total Budget
This indicator measures the ratio of non-oil revenue to total government spending to track the coverage of more sustainable and stable revenues, such as taxes, fees, and fines, for estimated expenditure requirements and to reduce dependence on oil revenue.
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