Ramadan aid 1445: 3 billion riyals disbursed to social security beneficiaries

In a compassionate and fatherly gesture that embodies the deep bond between the leadership and the people in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and coinciding with the approach of the holy month of Ramadan, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect him - directed the disbursement of more than three billion riyals as Ramadan aid to social security beneficiaries.

This generous directive comes in response to what was submitted by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect him - reflecting the keenness of the wise leadership to understand the needs of citizens and provide them with a decent standard of living, especially the most needy groups during the holy month in which the living requirements of families increase.

Historical background of charitable initiatives

This aid, known as the "Royal Grant," is a long-standing annual tradition of the Saudi leadership, representing an integral part of the Kingdom's comprehensive social support system. These initiatives aim to strengthen the values ​​of social solidarity and alleviate the financial burdens on families benefiting from social security programs, including the elderly, orphans, widows, divorcees, people with disabilities, and low-income families.

Details and mechanism for disbursing aid

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the body overseeing the social security program, clarified that the disbursement mechanism will be direct and immediate. The aid payment is scheduled to be deposited into the bank accounts of the primary beneficiaries within the next few hours. The allocated amounts include 1,000 Saudi Riyals for the head of household (the breadwinner) and 500 Saudi Riyals for each dependent family member . This distribution ensures that the support reaches all eligible family members fairly.

Expected economic and social impact

This generous initiative has dimensions that extend beyond direct financial support, as it is expected to have a tangible positive impact on both the social and economic levels. Socially, this aid enhances the sense of security and stability among beneficiary families, bringing joy and happiness to their hearts as they welcome the blessed month. Economically, injecting more than 3 billion riyals into local markets will contribute to stimulating purchasing activity and boosting the retail sector, particularly in food and consumer goods associated with Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, thus benefiting the national economy as a whole.

For his part, His Excellency the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Engineer Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, expressed his deepest gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the Crown Prince for this generous and unsurprising gesture, stressing that it comes as an extension of the generous support that the leadership gives to social protection programs and meeting the needs of citizens.