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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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Preferred Stock

A type of stock that provides fixed dividends and has priority over common stock in the distribution of assets and in the repayment of the stock’s value upon company liquidation.

Issuance

The creation and distribution of new securities, such as bonds or stocks, to the market, typically by corporations or government entities.

Export Subsidies

Government financial assistance to domestic firms for exporting goods, often aimed at making a country's exports more competitive internationally.

Domestic Bank Assets

Are the financial holdings, investments, and resources owned or controlled by a bank within its home country, excluding assets in foreign jurisdictions.

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.

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.

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.

Non-Oil Activities

Refer to all other economic activities except oil activities and government services.

Information System

A set of organizational elements that include people, processes, procedures, policies, activities, and technical tools, which are linked together. The purpose is to enter, retrieve, store, analyze and process data and information in its various forms.

Knowledge Production

The process of generating new ideas, research, and innovations to drive economic and social progress.

Engagement

Active participation and interaction among individuals or employees within an organization, which enhances a sense of commitment and loyalty.

Productive Activities

Economic activities that contribute to output and growth.

Oil Activities

Oil Activities encompass the activities of crude oil, natural gas, and refining activities.

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