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SAMA

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈsɑmə// sama

n. Stands for Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority. It is the central bank of Saudi Arabia. It manages the country's money, banks, and economy.

n. Abbreviation for Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority. The central bank of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, formerly known as the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. It functions as the primary monetary authority, managing the national currency and supervising financial institutions.


SIMPLE

SAMA manages the country's foreign exchange reserves.

CONTEXTUAL

The local banks must follow the strict capital requirements set by SAMA to ensure financial stability.

COMPLEX

As the kingdom's central bank, SAMA plays a pivotal role in implementing monetary policy and overseeing the digital transformation of the Saudi financial sector.

Usage

Usually treated as a proper noun; often used without an article or with 'the' depending on the sentence structure.

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