In a demonstration of the constant attention that the Saudi leadership pays to its citizens, and in response to their needs, especially during blessed seasons, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, based on what was submitted by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, directed the disbursement of Ramadan aid to social security beneficiaries with a total amount exceeding three billion riyals.
This annual royal grant is a long-standing tradition of the Kingdom's leadership, aimed at supporting families benefiting from social security and helping them meet their living expenses during the holy month of Ramadan, when household costs typically increase. The grant includes a payment of 1,000 riyals to the head of the household (the breadwinner) and 500 riyals to each dependent family member. The funds are expected to be deposited directly into the beneficiaries' bank accounts within the next few hours to ensure the support reaches those entitled to it as quickly as possible.
Historical background and importance of the initiative
These initiatives are an integral part of the social protection system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which aims to provide a dignified life for the most vulnerable citizens. The social security system, overseen by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, is the cornerstone of this system, providing monthly financial support to orphans, the elderly, those unable to work, and low-income families. The Ramadan aid comes as additional support, enhancing these families' ability to cope with economic burdens and reflecting the values of solidarity and compassion that characterize Saudi society, especially during the blessed month of Ramadan.
Expected economic and social impact
Domestically, this aid is expected to have a tangible positive impact. Socially, it contributes to strengthening family stability and alleviating financial burdens on beneficiary families, enabling them to observe the holy month with peace of mind and ease. Economically, injecting more than 3 billion riyals into the local market will stimulate commercial activity, increase purchasing power, and support the retail and consumer goods sectors, thus benefiting the national economy as a whole. This generous gesture also reinforces trust between citizens and the state, and underscores that the well-being of citizens is at the heart of the leadership's priorities, aligning with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which focuses on improving the quality of life for all members of society.
