Saudi King Salman Approves SR500 Monthly Support Before Tariff Changes
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has approved a financial support package including a monthly allowance of 500 Saudi riyals for eligible citizens. This aid aims to offset the impact of new electricity and water tariffs effective January 1, 2027. Beneficiaries include civilian and military employees, retirees, certain family members, and households receiving social security. The package also adjusts minimum wage thresholds under the Nitaqat Saudization programme.
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