Saudi families on social security to receive SAR 500 monthly from 2027
King Salman orders monthly payments of SAR 500 to social security families, starting January 2027, as part of new support measures.
Key Takeaways
AIKing Salman has ordered, following a recommendation from Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, a monthly payment of 500 riyals for families benefiting from social security, in accordance with established regulations and procedures.
The support is part of a package of measures for citizens, coinciding with changes to electricity and water tariffs announced by the Saudi Energy Company and the National Water Company, which will take effect on January 1, 2027.