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Investment in Human Capital

Expenditure on education, training, health, and development of employees or the workforce, aimed at increasing their productivity, skills, and long-term economic contribution.

Long-Term Investment

An investment intended to be held for an extended period — typically more than one year — with the objective of achieving capital appreciation, income generation, or both over time.

Administrative Investment

Investments directed toward establishing government institutions and entities to maintain and advance societies.

Economic Investment

It refers to any production of goods and services, whether for consumption or investment, including projects related to agricultural, industrial, and other activities.

Social Investment

It refers to any investment that pertains to societal well-being, such as those directed towards sports, cultural, and recreational activities.

Breakout

It is the price closing above a resistance level or below a support level.

Reserves

Amounts deducted from profits/net income to cover contingent liabilities or legal requirements, forming part of shareholders’ equity or surplus

Statutory reserve

A legally required reserve that companies in Saudi Arabia must maintain, typically by retaining a defined percentage (commonly 10%) of annual net profit until the reserve reaches a specified level of share capital.

General (Discretionary) Reserve

An amount retained from a company’s profits at the discretion of its board of directors, rather than being legally required. It may be used for future investment, contingencies, or dividend smoothing.

Capital Protection Fund

A fund whose primary investment objective is to protect the capital invested by unitholders and return it to them at a predetermined future date.