Last updated: 13/3/2024

Basic Information

Country
Geographic area
Institutions and agencies involved

Programme Details

Programme objectives
Programme components
Cash transfers
Coverage
Since its inception in February 2017, the number of households registered has reached about 3.5 million, with more than 12 million registered individuals, representing more than half of the Saudi population

Targeting and eligiblity

Targeted areas
Nationwide
Target groups

Coverage and other information

Amount of benefits
Amounts are calculated based on household size (number of members) and economic well-being (income level); all eligible households will receive the first payment before the government implements the new energy price reforms The average support for each family stood at SAR 989, with an average of SAR 394 going to independent individuals
References
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2016. Fiscal Balance Programme: Balanced Budget 2020. Riyadh: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Accessed 19 September 2017. <http://vision2030.gov.sa/sites/default/files/attachments/BB2020_EN.pdf> Arab News. 11 August 2021. Citizen Account Program pays SR100bn since launch. Accessed 29 November 2023. <https://www.arabnews.com/node/1909526/saudi-arabia>.
Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and frequency
MIS: Citizen’s Account registry system: the Saudi government opened an online registration portal, and participants input and update their information directly (self-declared information); for profile validation, supporting documents may be required