Citizen Account deposits 3 billion riyals for January payment: Details and figures
The Citizen Account Program in Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday the deposit of SAR 3 billion in January support payments for eligible beneficiaries whose applications were complete, as part of the program's 98th payment cycle. This support covered a wide segment of the population, with the number of beneficiaries meeting the eligibility criteria exceeding 9.8 million, reflecting the program's continued vital role in supporting Saudi families.
In detailing the announced figures, Abdullah Al-Hajri, Director General of Communications for the Citizen Account Program, explained that 72% of beneficiaries received support in this payment cycle, with the average support per family reaching 1,474 riyals. Al-Hajri pointed out that the number of heads of households benefiting from the program in this cycle exceeded 2 million, representing 87% of the total primary beneficiaries, while the number of dependents reached more than 7.4 million, confirming the program's inclusiveness across various age groups and social strata within families.
In the economic context and the National Transformation Program,
this continuous deposit comes within the framework of the Saudi Arabian government's commitment to protecting families from the direct and indirect effects of various economic reforms, which are part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 objectives. The Citizen Account Program was launched in December 2017 as a national program to support Saudi families, with the aim of mitigating the economic effects resulting from various initiatives, such as correcting energy and water prices and implementing value-added tax, to ensure that government support is directed to those who deserve it with high efficiency.
The social and economic impact of
this support is significant, both locally and socially. It contributes to strengthening the purchasing power of Saudi families and provides a social safety net that ensures a decent life for citizens. The monthly injection of 3 billion riyals into citizens' accounts is a vital boost to the local economy, helping to meet basic family needs and mitigate the effects of global price fluctuations and inflation, thus enhancing social and economic stability in the Kingdom.
The program's total historical support
, and in discussing overall figures, Al-Hajri revealed that the total amount disbursed to beneficiaries since its inception until the current payment has exceeded 265 billion Saudi riyals. This substantial sum includes approximately 2.8 billion riyals in compensation for previous payments, highlighting the significant government spending allocated to social protection programs and the leadership's commitment to sustaining this support to ensure the well-being of Saudi citizens.
