3 billion riyals deposited from the Citizen's Account program for the month of April
The Citizen Account Program officially announced today the deposit of a substantial sum of 3 billion Saudi Riyals, allocated for April support payments to beneficiaries whose applications were complete and who met all the specified eligibility criteria. This strategic step comes within the framework of the wise leadership's ongoing commitment to providing direct financial support to Saudi families. The number of beneficiaries meeting the eligibility criteria in the 101st payment cycle exceeded 9.8 million beneficiaries and dependents, reflecting the program's comprehensiveness and its reach to those truly entitled to it.
The journey of giving and solidarity in the Citizen Account Program
Since its launch in late 2017, the Citizen Account Program a cornerstone of the social safety net in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This ambitious national program was established with the primary objective of protecting Saudi families from the direct and indirect effects anticipated from various economic reforms, which could place an additional burden on certain segments of society. According to statements by the program's Director General of Communications, Abdullah Al-Hajri, the total amount disbursed to beneficiaries since its inception has exceeded 274 billion Saudi riyals, an exceptional figure reflecting the government's commitment to supporting its citizens. Of this substantial sum, 2.8 billion riyals were allocated as compensation for previous payments, underscoring the program's transparency and its commitment to ensuring that support reaches those who are eligible retroactively upon verification of their entitlement.
Details of payment 101 and average family income
Regarding the details of the April payment, Al-Hajri explained that 71% of those registered in the system received support in this payment. The average support per family was SAR 1,470, an amount that effectively contributes to meeting basic daily needs. Official statistics also indicate that the number of heads of households benefiting from the program in this payment exceeded two million, constituting 85% of the total primary beneficiaries, while the number of dependents surpassed 7.4 million, demonstrating the program's broad coverage across a very wide segment of Saudi society in various regions.
The economic and social importance of supporting the Citizen Account program
The impact of the Citizen Account Program far beyond simply providing monthly cash transfers to beneficiaries. It plays a vital and pivotal role in bolstering economic and social stability at the local level. By injecting billions of riyals monthly into the Saudi market, the program directly contributes to increasing citizens' purchasing power, positively impacting commercial activity and stimulating the retail and service sectors across the Kingdom. Domestically, this sustainable financial support works to reduce the economic gap and improve the quality of life for low- and middle-income families, perfectly aligning with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to build a vibrant society and a thriving economy that provides equal opportunities for all. Regionally and internationally, through this program, Saudi Arabia presents a pioneering development model for managing major economic transformations while simultaneously maintaining a robust and effective social safety net that protects its citizens and ensures their continued well-being amidst rapid global changes.
