The 108th payment brings total support since the program's launch to more than SAR 296 billion, with average monthly household support reaching SAR 1,469.

Riyadh | BETH

November 10, 2026

Saudi Arabia's Citizen Account Program disbursed SAR 3 billion on Tuesday as financial support for November, benefiting more than 9.9 million eligible beneficiaries and dependents under its 108th payment cycle.

Abdullah Al-Hajri, Director General of Communications at the program, stated that total payments made since its launch have exceeded SAR 296 billion, including SAR 2.9 billion in compensation for previous payment cycles.

He explained that 72% of beneficiaries received support in the current cycle, with average household support reaching SAR 1,469.

Al-Hajri added that the number of beneficiary heads of households exceeded two million, representing 84%, while the number of dependents surpassed 7.4 million.

What Is the Citizen Account Program?

The Citizen Account Program is a Saudi government initiative launched in December 2017 to protect Saudi households, particularly those with low and middle incomes, from the direct and indirect financial burdens resulting from economic reforms.

The program provides direct cash assistance to eligible recipients based on criteria including total household income, the number of family members, and the ages of dependents, ensuring that support reaches those who qualify.

It aims to improve the efficiency of government subsidies, ease household living expenses, and encourage responsible consumption of energy and water.

BETH Analysis | Direct Financial Support for Households

Cumulative payments exceeding SAR 296 billion reflect the scale of the Citizen Account Program as one of Saudi Arabia's key social protection mechanisms.

Its importance lies in providing regular cash assistance to eligible households, helping them manage living costs and adapt to economic changes.

The program combines the protection of eligible households' purchasing power with more efficient targeting of government support, as part of Saudi Arabia's broader social protection system.